South Florida Bulls vs. San José State Spartans: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Florida Bulls defeated San José State Spartans 42–22 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: South Florida Bulls 42, San José State Spartans 22.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Florida Bulls	0	24	6	6	42
San José State Spartans	15	0	0	6	22

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Montel Aaron (23) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +5.86 EPA
• Quinton Flowers (58) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +2.72 EPA
• Brett Kean (58) — 0.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +0.42 EPA

Rushing

• D'Ernest Johnson (58) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.03 EPA
• Darius Tice (58) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• Malike Roberson (23) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Justin Holmes (23) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Marquez Valdes-Scantling (58) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Bailey Gaither (23) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Montel Aaron	23	12	58.3%	0	1	+0.49	+5.86
Quinton Flowers	58	25	44.0%	0	2	+0.11	+2.72
Brett Kean	58	4	50.0%	0	0	+0.10	+0.42
Malike Roberson	23	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.85	-0.85
Josh Love	23	35	51.4%	0	2	-0.33	-11.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USF	SJSU
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	58	1	0	-0.57	Ended
Q1	23	6	0	-4.21	Ended
Q1	58	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	23	1	0	+0.90	Pass TD
Q1	58	6	0	-1.70	Ended
Q1	23	3	0	-2.58	Punt
Q1	58	3	0	-1.13	Punt
Q1	23	1	0	+2.87	Pass TD
Q1	23	5	0	+0.48	Ended
Q1	58	3	0	-1.25	Punt
Q1	23	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	23	7	0	-1.69	Ended
Q1	58	3	0	-1.63	Punt
Q1	23	3	0	-2.68	Punt
Q2	58	4	0	-0.83	Ended
Q2	23	3	0	-1.22	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · South Florida Bulls · D'Ernest Johnson 50 Yd Run (Emilio Nadelman Kick) (+5.03 EPA)
2. Q3 · San José State Spartans · Josh Love pass intercepted Mazzi Wilkins return for 21 yds to the SFla 37 (-4.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · San José State Spartans · Josh Love pass intercepted Devin Abraham return for 27 yds to the SFla 41 (-4.45 EPA)
4. Q2 · South Florida Bulls · Temi Alaka 49 Yd pass from Quinton Flowers (Emilio Nadelman Kick) (+4.2 EPA)
5. Q2 · San José State Spartans · Josh Love pass intercepted Nico Sawtelle return for no gain to the SFla 31 (-4.19 EPA)
6. Q4 · San José State Spartans · Justin Holmes 22 Yd pass from Montel Aaron (Bryce Crawford PAT blocked) (+3.97 EPA)
7. Q4 · South Florida Bulls · Davion Sutton run for 7 yds to the SJSt 8 (-3.91 EPA)
8. Q1 · San José State Spartans · Malike Roberson run for a loss of 1 yard to the SFla 34 (-3.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Florida Bulls controlled the final (42–22) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Montel Aaron (23) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: USF 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 South Florida Bulls vs San José State Spartans?

South Florida Bulls 42, San José State Spartans 22 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won South Florida Bulls vs San José State Spartans?

South Florida Bulls won with a final score of 42–22.

Where can I find the South Florida Bulls vs San José State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400941786.

Who led South Florida Bulls vs San José State Spartans in passing?

Montel Aaron (23) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Florida Bulls at San José State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.