Cincinnati Bearcats vs. UCLA Bruins: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated UCLA Bruins 26–17 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 26, UCLA Bruins 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	0	15	0	6	26
UCLA Bruins	9	0	6	2	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dorian Thompson-Robinson (26) — 0.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -7.74 EPA
• Hayden Moore (2132) — 0.0 yds · -2.01 EPA/play -8.03 EPA
• Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -9.50 EPA

Rushing

• Michael Warren II (2132) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.03 EPA
• Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Bolu Olorunfunmi (26) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Theo Howard (26) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Caleb Wilson (26) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Kahlil Lewis (2132) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dorian Thompson-Robinson	26	27	55.6%	0	0	-0.29	-7.74
Hayden Moore	2132	4	25.0%	0	0	-2.01	-8.03
Desmond Ridder	2132	24	54.2%	0	0	-0.40	-9.50
Wilton Speight	26	13	61.5%	0	0	-0.77	-9.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CIN	UCLA
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	2132	3	0	+3.04	Ended
Q1	26	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2132	1	0	-0.10	Ended
Q1	26	5	0	-1.67	Ended
Q1	26	1	0	+0.51	Ended
Q1	2132	2	0	-1.56	Ended
Q1	26	1	0	+0.42	Rush TD
Q1	2132	1	0	-1.28	Ended
Q1	26	2	0	+1.92	Ended
Q1	2132	1	0	-5.80	Fumble
Q1	26	8	0	-1.70	Punt
Q1	2132	3	0	-3.55	Ended
Q1	2132	1	0	+0.56	Ended
Q1	26	5	0	-1.81	Ended
Q2	2132	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	26	1	0	+0.15	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Kazmeir Allen 74 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick) (+6.2 EPA)
2. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Hayden Moore sacked by Rick Wade for a loss of 7 yards to the Cincy 13 Hayden Moore fumbled, forced by Rick Wade, recovered by UCLA Keisean Lucier-South , return for 0 yards (-5.8 EPA)
3. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Wilton Speight pass intercepted James Wiggins return for no gain to the UCLA 27 (-5.6 EPA)
4. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass incomplete to Michael Warren II (-3.56 EPA)
5. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass incomplete to Dymond Lee (-3.13 EPA)
6. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Michael Warren II 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick) (+2.83 EPA)
7. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Michael Warren II run for 4 yds to the Cincy 37 for a 1ST down (-2.67 EPA)
8. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass incomplete to Caleb Wilson (-2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (26–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dorian Thompson-Robinson (26) — yds.
• EPA edge: CIN 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 Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCLA Bruins?

Cincinnati Bearcats 26, UCLA Bruins 17 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCLA Bruins?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 26–17.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012679.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (26) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Cincinnati Bearcats at UCLA Bruins in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.