Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Georgia Bulldogs 26–23 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 26, Georgia Bulldogs 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	0	9	9	6	26
Georgia Bulldogs	0	12	6	0	3	23

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Tua Tagovailoa (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.33 EPA
• TEAM (61) — 0.0 yds · +1.93 EPA/play +1.93 EPA
• TEAM (333) — 0.0 yds · -1.59 EPA/play -1.59 EPA

Rushing

• Nick Chubb (61) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA
• Sony Michel (61) — 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Tua Tagovailoa (333) — 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Riley Ridley (61) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
• Calvin Ridley (333) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Terry Godwin (61) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa	333	25	56.0%	0	3	+0.13	+3.33
TEAM	61	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.93	+1.93
TEAM	333	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.59	-1.59
Jalen Hurts	333	8	37.5%	0	0	-0.50	-3.98
Jake Fromm	61	34	47.1%	0	1	-0.19	-6.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ALA	UGA
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	61	12	0	+0.46	Ended
Q1	333	3	0	-2.59	Punt
Q1	61	4	0	+0.96	Punt
Q1	333	10	0	+0.14	Missed FG
Q1	61	3	0	-2.98	Interception
Q2	333	1	0	-0.00	Ended
Q2	61	1	0	+1.61	Rush TD
Q2	61	8	0	+3.37	Ended
Q2	333	3	0	-1.28	Punt
Q2	61	5	0	-0.22	Punt
Q2	333	4	0	-0.90	Punt
Q2	61	12	0	+1.44	Field goal
Q2	333	3	0	-2.46	Punt
Q2	61	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	61	2	0	-1.15	Ended
Q3	333	4	0	-0.55	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Georgia Bulldogs · Mecole Hardman 80 Yd pass from Jake Fromm (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick) (+7.16 EPA)
2. Q3 · Georgia Bulldogs · Jake Fromm pass intercepted Raekwon Davis return for 19 yds to the Geo 40 (-6.79 EPA)
3. OT · Alabama Crimson Tide · DeVonta Smith 41 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (+6.27 EPA)
4. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Calvin Ridley 7 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Andy Pappanastos Kick) (+4.11 EPA)
5. Q1 · Georgia Bulldogs · Sony Michel run for 26 yds to the Alab 26 for a 1ST down (+3.8 EPA)
6. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa pass intercepted Deandre Baker return for no gain to the Alab 39 (-3.48 EPA)
7. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Andy Pappanastos 40 yd FG MISSED (-3.29 EPA)
8. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Andy Pappanastos 36 yd FG MISSED (-3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (26–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tua Tagovailoa (333) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: ALA at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Alabama Crimson Tide vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Alabama Crimson Tide 26, Georgia Bulldogs 23 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 26–23.

Where can I find the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Georgia Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400953415.

Who led Alabama Crimson Tide vs Georgia Bulldogs in passing?

Tua Tagovailoa (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Alabama Crimson Tide at Georgia Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.