Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 35–20 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 20, Kentucky Wildcats 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	3	9	0	0	20
Kentucky Wildcats	6	18	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gunnar Hoak (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -0.59 EPA
• Tony Poljan (2117) — 0.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -13.16 EPA
• Terry Wilson (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -1.01 EPA/play -19.13 EPA

Rushing

• Benny Snell Jr. (96) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
• Tony Poljan (2117) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Jonathan Ward (2117) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Cameron Cole (2117) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Lynn Bowden Jr. (96) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -1.56 EPA
• David Bouvier (96) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gunnar Hoak	96	9	44.4%	0	1	-0.07	-0.59
Tony Poljan	2117	29	58.6%	0	0	-0.45	-13.16
Terry Wilson	96	19	52.6%	0	1	-1.01	-19.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CMU	UK
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	2117	2	0	-0.49	Ended
Q1	96	1	0	+4.16	Rush TD
Q1	96	3	0	+0.79	Ended
Q1	2117	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2117	6	0	+1.19	Ended
Q1	96	2	0	-5.55	Fumble
Q1	2117	3	0	-2.60	Punt
Q1	96	6	0	-1.17	Punt
Q1	2117	3	0	-2.58	Punt
Q1	96	3	0	-2.76	Punt
Q2	2117	1	0	+0.18	Ended
Q2	96	1	0	+4.31	Pass TD
Q2	96	5	0	+0.58	Ended
Q2	2117	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2117	2	0	-0.36	Ended
Q2	96	3	0	-5.77	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Terry Wilson pass complete to Lynn Bowden Jr. for a loss of 4 yards for a TD Lynn Bowden Jr. fumbled, forced by Nate Brisson-Fast, recovered by CMich Devonni Reed , return for 20 yds, (Michael Armstrong KICK) (-7.74 EPA)
2. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Terry Wilson pass intercepted Gage Kreski return for 36 yds to the Kent 10 (-6.33 EPA)
3. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Terry Wilson run for a loss of 2 yards to the Kent 49 Terry Wilson fumbled, recovered by CMich Sean Adesanya (-5.52 EPA)
4. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Benny Snell Jr. run for 52 yds for a TD, (Miles Butler KICK) (+5.32 EPA)
5. Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Tony Poljan pass complete to Cameron Cole for 34 yds to the Kent 16 for a 1ST down (+4.32 EPA)
6. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Gunnar Hoak pass complete to David Bouvier for 24 yds for a TD, (Miles Butler KICK) (+4.31 EPA)
7. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Asim Rose run for 55 yds for a TD, (Miles Butler KICK) (+4.16 EPA)
8. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Terry Wilson pass intercepted, touchback. Xavier Crawford return for no gain (-3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (35–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Gunnar Hoak (96) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: CMU 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Central Michigan Chippewas 20, Kentucky Wildcats 35 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 20–35.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012251.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Gunnar Hoak (96) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Michigan Chippewas at Kentucky Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.