Clemson Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 44–16 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Clemson Tigers 44, Alabama Crimson Tide 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Clemson Tigers	6	15	12	0	44
Alabama Crimson Tide	18	3	0	0	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +16.67 EPA
• Tua Tagovailoa (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +2.62 EPA
• Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds · -0.97 EPA/play -2.91 EPA

Rushing

• Travis Etienne (228) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
• Josh Jacobs (333) — 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Najee Harris (333) — 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Justyn Ross (228) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• DeVonta Smith (333) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Jerry Jeudy (333) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trevor Lawrence	228	31	64.5%	0	3	+0.54	+16.67
Tua Tagovailoa	333	32	62.5%	0	2	+0.08	+2.62
Jalen Hurts	333	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.97	-2.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CLEM	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	1	0	-0.33	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+0.88	Ended
Q1	228	1	0	-1.63	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	-0.22	Pass TD
Q1	228	1	0	-0.60	Ended
Q1	333	8	0	+5.49	Ended
Q1	228	1	0	+1.70	Rush TD
Q1	333	1	0	+0.67	Ended
Q1	228	2	0	+4.65	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+4.91	Pass TD
Q1	228	1	0	-0.64	Ended
Q1	333	2	0	-7.88	Touchdown
Q1	333	2	0	+1.65	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+0.74	Ended
Q1	228	2	0	-1.96	Ended
Q1	228	1	0	-0.86	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa pass intercepted for a TD A.J. Terrell return for 44 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (-8.24 EPA)
2. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa pass intercepted Trayvon Mullen return for 46 yds to the Alab 47 (-5.92 EPA)
3. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 48 yds to the Clem 27 for a 1ST down (+5.5 EPA)
4. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa run for a loss of 7 yards to the Clem 9 (-5.09 EPA)
5. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Tee Higgins for 62 yds to the Alab 17 for a 1ST down (+5.05 EPA)
6. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 62 yds for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (+4.91 EPA)
7. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa run for 3 yds to the Clem 11 (-4.8 EPA)
8. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones run for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 24 (-4.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Clemson Tigers controlled the final (44–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Trevor Lawrence (228) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: CLEM 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 Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Clemson Tigers 44, Alabama Crimson Tide 16 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 44–16.

Where can I find the Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032087.

Who led Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Trevor Lawrence (228) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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