Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Fresno State Bulldogs 41–10 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: Fresno State Bulldogs 10, Alabama Crimson Tide 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Fresno State Bulldogs	3	0	0	6	10
Alabama Crimson Tide	12	12	3	9	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chason Virgil (278) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.74 EPA
• Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +2.62 EPA
• Tua Tagovailoa (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -0.47 EPA

Rushing

• Najee Harris (333) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +1.00 EPA
• Ronnie Rivers (278) — 0.0 yds -0.58 EPA

Receiving

• KeeSean Johnson (278) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Da'Mari Scott (278) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Calvin Ridley (333) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chason Virgil	278	31	67.7%	0	1	+0.09	+2.74
Jalen Hurts	333	18	77.8%	0	1	+0.15	+2.62
Tua Tagovailoa	333	10	60.0%	0	1	-0.05	-0.47
Marcus McMaryion	278	7	71.4%	0	0	-0.11	-0.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	FRES	ALA
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	333	9	0	+3.19	Ended
Q1	278	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	278	8	0	+2.05	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+2.07	Pass TD
Q1	333	9	0	+1.90	Ended
Q1	278	3	0	-1.85	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+3.68	Rush TD
Q1	333	1	0	+0.15	Ended
Q2	278	2	0	-4.93	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+1.72	Rush TD
Q2	333	5	0	+3.77	Ended
Q2	278	7	0	+0.43	Punt
Q2	333	5	0	-3.24	Punt
Q2	278	7	0	-0.47	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+0.79	Rush TD
Q2	333	1	0	+0.68	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Chason Virgil pass intercepted Anthony Averett return for 30 yds to the FrsSt 4 (-4.24 EPA)
2. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Hurts 55 Yd Run (Andy Pappanastos Kick) (+3.68 EPA)
3. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Chason Virgil pass complete to Derrion Grim for 26 yds for a TD, (Jimmy Camacho KICK) (+3.53 EPA)
4. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Henry Ruggs III for 16 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) (+2.96 EPA)
5. Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Chason Virgil pass complete to Da'Mari Scott for 30 yds to the Alab 18 for a 1ST down (+2.87 EPA)
6. Q2 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Ronnie Rivers run for 1 yd to the FrsSt 27 (-2.71 EPA)
7. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · ALABAMA Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the FrsSt 6 (-2.61 EPA)
8. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · JK Scott kickoff for 65 yds , Da'Mari Scott return for 63 yds to the Alab 37 (+2.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (41–10) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Chason Virgil (278) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: FRES 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 Fresno State Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Fresno State Bulldogs 10, Alabama Crimson Tide 41 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Fresno State Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 10–41.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933841.

Who led Fresno State Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Chason Virgil (278) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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