Michigan Wolverines vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Michigan Wolverines 26–19 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 19, South Carolina Gamecocks 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	6	3	9	0	19
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	3	12	9	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jake Bentley (2579) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +10.19 EPA
• John O'Korn (130) — 0.0 yds · +1.13 EPA/play +1.13 EPA
• Brandon Peters (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.49 EPA

Rushing

• Karan Higdon (130) — 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA
• Chris Evans (130) — 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• A.J. Turner (2579) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Donovan Peoples-Jones (130) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA
• Bryan Edwards (2579) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.45 EPA
• Kekoa Crawford (130) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Bentley	2579	26	73.1%	0	2	+0.39	+10.19
John O'Korn	130	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.13	+1.13
Brandon Peters	130	28	71.4%	0	0	-0.02	-0.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MICH	SC
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	2579	1	0	+0.57	Ended
Q1	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	130	3	0	-1.07	Ended
Q1	2579	4	0	-3.73	Fumble
Q1	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	130	9	0	-1.41	Ended
Q1	2579	2	0	-2.59	Punt
Q1	130	3	0	-2.33	Punt
Q1	2579	3	0	-2.61	Punt
Q1	130	3	0	-3.37	Punt
Q2	130	4	0	+1.84	Field goal
Q2	2579	3	0	-1.42	Punt
Q2	130	3	0	-2.37	Punt
Q2	2579	3	0	-1.50	Punt
Q2	130	2	0	-0.90	Punt
Q2	2579	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Brad Robbins punt for 39 yds , Chris Lammons returns for no gain to the SCaro 46 Chris Lammons fumbled, recovered by Mich Ambry Thomas (+6.33 EPA)
2. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley pass complete to Hayden Hurst for 12 yds to the Mich 32 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN Penalty, Personal Foul (15 Yards) to the Mich 17 for a 1ST down (+6.23 EPA)
3. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley run for a loss of 1 yard to the SCaro 31 Jake Bentley fumbled, recovered by Mich Chase Winovich (-5.56 EPA)
4. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Brandon Peters pass intercepted, touchback. JaMarcus King return for no gain (-5.29 EPA)
5. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Brandon Peters run for a loss of 2 yards to the Mich 21 Brandon Peters fumbled, recovered by SCaro (-5.15 EPA)
6. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Karan Higdon run for 5 yds to the SCaro 4 Karan Higdon fumbled, forced by Javon Kinlaw, recovered by SCaro Chris Lammons (-4.2 EPA)
7. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Brandon Peters pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 7 yds to the SCaro 18 for a 1ST down SOUTH CAROLINA Penalty, Personal Foul (D.J. Smith) to the SCaro 9 for a 1ST down (D.J. Smith ejected for targeting) (+4.2 EPA)
8. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley pass complete to Shi Smith for 53 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) (+4.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (26–19) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jake Bentley (2579) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: MICH 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 Michigan Wolverines vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Michigan Wolverines 19, South Carolina Gamecocks 26 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 19–26.

Where can I find the Michigan Wolverines vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400953410.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Jake Bentley (2579) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Michigan Wolverines at South Carolina Gamecocks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.