Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Fresno State Bulldogs: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Fresno State Bulldogs defeated Arizona State Sun Devils 31–20 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Arizona State Sun Devils 20, Fresno State Bulldogs 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Arizona State Sun Devils	12	9	3	0	20
Fresno State Bulldogs	3	6	6	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marcus McMaryion (278) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -8.79 EPA
• Manny Wilkins (9) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.46 EPA/play -13.35 EPA

Rushing

• Ronnie Rivers (278) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.36 EPA
• Eno Benjamin (9) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Manny Wilkins (9) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Brandon Aiyuk (9) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Jared Rice (278) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Ronnie Rivers (278) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marcus McMaryion	278	27	51.9%	0	0	-0.33	-8.79
Manny Wilkins	9	29	65.5%	0	1	-0.46	-13.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ASU	FRES
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	9	1	0	-0.16	Ended
Q1	278	3	0	-2.91	Punt
Q1	9	1	0	+0.98	Pass TD
Q1	9	9	0	-5.04	Touchdown
Q1	9	4	0	+1.91	Ended
Q1	278	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	278	6	0	+0.27	Ended
Q1	9	3	0	-2.81	Punt
Q1	278	7	0	-1.07	Punt
Q2	278	2	0	-1.04	Ended
Q2	9	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	9	16	0	+1.51	Ended
Q2	278	1	0	+2.64	Rush TD
Q2	278	8	0	+3.61	Ended
Q2	9	9	0	+3.39	Rush TD
Q3	278	1	0	+5.57	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Manny Wilkins pass intercepted for a TD Anthoula Kelly return for 70 yds for a TD, (Asa Fuller KICK) (-9.61 EPA)
2. Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Ronnie Rivers run for 68 yds for a TD, (Asa Fuller KICK) (+5.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Marcus McMaryion pass intercepted Aashari Crosswell return for 6 yds to the FrsSt 39 (-4.49 EPA)
4. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the ArzSt 32 (-2.89 EPA)
5. Q4 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Manny Wilkins pass intercepted Juju Hughes return for 1 yd to the FrsSt 11 (-2.66 EPA)
6. Q2 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Marcus McMaryion run for 10 yds for a TD, (Asa Fuller KICK) (+2.64 EPA)
7. Q3 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Manny Wilkins sacked by James Bailey for a loss of 6 yards to the ArzSt 32 (-2.5 EPA)
8. Q1 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Manny Wilkins pass complete to Brandon Aiyuk for 21 yds to the FrsSt 36 for a 1ST down (+2.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Fresno State Bulldogs controlled the final (31–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Marcus McMaryion (278) — yds.
• EPA edge: ASU 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 Arizona State Sun Devils vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Arizona State Sun Devils 20, Fresno State Bulldogs 31 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Arizona State Sun Devils vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Fresno State Bulldogs won with a final score of 20–31.

Where can I find the Arizona State Sun Devils vs Fresno State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032055.

Who led Arizona State Sun Devils vs Fresno State Bulldogs in passing?

Marcus McMaryion (278) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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