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Louisville Cardinals vs. Florida State Seminoles: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Cardinals defeat Seminoles 31–28 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Louisville Cardinals vs. Florida State Seminoles (Week 8).

Louisville Cardinals 31 5-4 Winner
Final 31–28
Florida State Seminoles 28 3-4
Winner
Louisville Cardinals
Final score
31–28
Halftime
Louisville Cardinals 12–6 Florida State Seminoles
Top passer
James Blackman

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Quick answer

Louisville Cardinals defeated Florida State Seminoles 31–28 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: Louisville Cardinals 31, Florida State Seminoles 28.

Game summary

Louisville Cardinals edged Florida State Seminoles 31–28 in Week 8 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: James Blackman (52) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Lamar Jackson — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jaylen Smith — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Louisville Cardinals6612931
Florida State Seminoles600628

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

LOULouisville Cardinals
FSUFlorida State Seminoles

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. FSU
    Q1TD
    RIRyan Izzo

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    James Blackman pass complete to Ryan Izzo for 7 yds for a TD, (Ricky Aguayo KICK)

  2. LOU
    Q1TD
    LJLamar Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Lamar Jackson run for 22 yds for a TD, (Blanton Creque KICK)

  3. LOU
    Q2TD
    SDSeth Dawkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Lamar Jackson pass complete to Seth Dawkins for 26 yds for a TD, (Blanton Creque KICK)

  4. LOU
    Q3TD
    DWDae Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Dae Williams run for 25 yds for a TD, (Blanton Creque KICK)

  5. LOU
    Q3TD
    RBReggie Bonnafon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-6

    Reggie Bonnafon run for 2 yds for a TD, (Blanton Creque KICK)

  6. LOU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    27-6

    Blanton Creque 34 yd FG GOOD

  7. FSU
    Q4TD
    NMNyqwan Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-12

    James Blackman pass complete to Nyqwan Murray for 20 yds for a TD, (Ricky Aguayo KICK)

  8. LOU
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-12

    Nyqwan Murray 0 Yd Fumble Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • James Blackman (52) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.16 EPA
  • Lamar Jackson (97) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.22 EPA

Rushing

  • Lamar Jackson (97) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
  • Reggie Bonnafon (97) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
  • Cam Akers (52) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Receiving

  • Jaylen Smith (97) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
  • Auden Tate (52) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
  • Nyqwan Murray (52) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
James Blackman522955.2%02+0.21+6.16
Lamar Jackson972356.5%01-0.01-0.22

Team EPA comparison

StatLOUFSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q19760+1.39Ended
Q15260-1.13Punt
Q19730-2.91Punt
Q15210+2.03Pass TD
Q15280+5.85Ended
Q19710+2.01Rush TD
Q19760+2.97Ended
Q25240-4.87Interception
Q29710+3.49Pass TD
Q29790+0.63Fumble
Q25230-2.23Punt
Q29770-2.00Punt
Q25260-2.18Punt
Q29720-3.89Ended
Q35290+4.28Ended
Q39710+3.24Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Nyqwan Murray 0 Yd Fumble Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick) (-12.79 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Florida State Seminoles · James Blackman run for a loss of 3 yards to the Lvile 24 James Blackman fumbled, recovered by Lvile Henry Famurewa (-5.69 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Reggie Bonnafon run for no gain to the FlaSt 27 (-4.43 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Florida State Seminoles · James Blackman pass intercepted Trumaine Washington return for 22 yds to the FlaSt 28 (-4.37 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Florida State Seminoles · James Blackman pass intercepted Trumaine Washington return for 22 yds to the FlaSt 45 (-3.72 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Florida State Seminoles · James Blackman pass complete to Auden Tate for 6 yds to the Lvile 33 for a 1ST down (+3.63 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Louisville Cardinals · Lamar Jackson pass complete to Seth Dawkins for 26 yds for a TD, (Blanton Creque KICK) (+3.49 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Florida State Seminoles · LOUISVILLE Penalty, Roughing Passer (James Hearns) to the Lvile 7 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Louisville Cardinals controlled the final (31–28) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: James Blackman (52) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: LOU 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 Louisville Cardinals vs Florida State Seminoles?

Louisville Cardinals 31, Florida State Seminoles 28 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs Florida State Seminoles?

Louisville Cardinals won with a final score of 31–28.

Where can I find the Louisville Cardinals vs Florida State Seminoles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400937500.

Who led Louisville Cardinals vs Florida State Seminoles in passing?

James Blackman (52) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Louisville Cardinals at Florida State Seminoles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Louisville Cardinals

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Florida State Seminoles

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L