Kentucky Wildcats vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Southern Miss Golden Eagles 24–17 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 24, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	0	12	3	0	24
Southern Miss Golden Eagles	0	3	6	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kwadra Griggs (2572) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +7.96 EPA
• Stephen Johnson (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +1.98 EPA
• Keon Howard (2572) — 0.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -4.87 EPA

Rushing

• Benny Snell Jr. (96) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• Ito Smith (2572) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Keon Howard (2572) — 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Receiving

• ISmith (2572) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Korey Robertson (2572) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.60 EPA
• Quez Watkins (2572) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kwadra Griggs	2572	27	51.9%	0	2	+0.29	+7.96
Stephen Johnson	96	19	57.9%	0	1	+0.10	+1.98
Keon Howard	2572	13	53.8%	0	0	-0.38	-4.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UK	USM
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	96	2	0	-0.96	Ended
Q1	2572	2	0	-4.81	Fumble
Q1	96	5	0	-0.59	Punt
Q1	2572	4	0	-0.40	Punt
Q1	96	2	0	-0.26	Punt
Q1	2572	3	0	-2.35	Punt
Q1	96	5	0	-0.87	Fumble
Q1	2572	3	0	-3.29	Punt
Q1	96	3	0	-3.60	Punt
Q2	2572	1	0	-2.15	Ended
Q2	96	4	0	-1.37	Punt
Q2	2572	9	0	-1.92	Punt
Q2	96	1	0	+2.69	Pass TD
Q2	96	2	0	+0.31	Ended
Q2	2572	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2572	12	0	+4.53	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · TEAM run for no gain to the SoMis 1 (-6.26 EPA)
2. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Benny Snell Jr. run for no gain to the SoMis 3 Benny Snell Jr. fumbled, forced by Rod Crayton, recovered by SoMis Tarvarius Moore (-5.63 EPA)
3. Q4 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Kwadra Griggs pass complete to Korey Robertson for 26 yds for a TD, (Parker Shaunfield KICK) (+4.32 EPA)
4. Q1 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Keon Howard sacked by Josh Allen for a loss of 7 yards to the SoMis 14 Keon Howard fumbled, recovered by Kent Denzil Ware , return for 0 yards (-4.24 EPA)
5. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 59 yds to the SoMis 4 for a 1ST down (+4.09 EPA)
6. Q3 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Kwadra Griggs pass complete to Korey Robertson for 42 yds for a TD, (Parker Shaunfield KICK) KENTUCKY Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined (+3.84 EPA)
7. Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Keon Howard pass complete to Quez Watkins for 47 yds to the SOUMISS 5 for a 1ST down KENTUCKY Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · TEAM run for a loss of 11 yards to the Kent 23 (-3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (24–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kwadra Griggs (2572) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UK 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 Kentucky Wildcats vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Kentucky Wildcats 24, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 17 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 24–17.

Where can I find the Kentucky Wildcats vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933832.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles in passing?

Kwadra Griggs (2572) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kentucky Wildcats at Southern Miss Golden Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.