Florida Gators vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated Michigan Wolverines 41–15 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Florida Gators 41, Michigan Wolverines 15.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida Gators	3	9	12	8	41
Michigan Wolverines	6	3	0	9	15

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Feleipe Franks (57) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +3.37 EPA
• Joe Milton (130) — 0.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -0.28 EPA
• Van Jefferson (57) — 0.0 yds · -1.94 EPA/play -1.94 EPA

Rushing

• Feleipe Franks (57) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA
• Jordan Scarlett (57) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.44 EPA
• Christian Turner (130) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Donovan Peoples-Jones (130) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Van Jefferson (57) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Nico Collins (130) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Feleipe Franks	57	23	56.5%	0	1	+0.15	+3.37
Joe Milton	130	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.28	-0.28
Van Jefferson	57	1	100.0%	0	0	-1.94	-1.94
Shea Patterson	130	39	56.4%	0	1	-0.41	-15.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	FLA	MICH
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	57	4	0	+2.90	Ended
Q1	130	1	0	+1.55	Pass TD
Q1	130	8	0	+4.31	Ended
Q1	57	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	57	8	0	+3.49	Ended
Q1	130	6	0	-0.68	Punt
Q1	57	3	0	-3.36	Ended
Q1	130	5	0	-3.84	Ended
Q2	57	1	0	+0.98	Ended
Q2	130	9	0	+0.05	Missed FG
Q2	57	1	0	+3.67	Rush TD
Q2	57	7	0	+2.67	Ended
Q2	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	130	3	0	-2.85	Ended
Q2	57	4	0	-1.39	Punt
Q2	130	3	0	-0.51	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass intercepted for a TD Chauncey Gardner-Johnson return for 30 yds for a TD, (Evan McPherson KICK) (-7.21 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass incomplete to Tarik Black (-6.89 EPA)
3. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass intercepted Chauncey Gardner-Johnson return for 53 yds to the Mich 44 (-6.8 EPA)
4. Q4 · Florida Gators · Lamical Perine run for 53 yds for a TD, (Evan McPherson KICK) (+5.48 EPA)
5. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Ben Mason run for no gain to the Fla 38 (-4.17 EPA)
6. Q2 · Florida Gators · Feleipe Franks run for 20 yds for a TD, (Evan McPherson KICK) (+3.67 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Nico Collins for 41 yds to the Fla 21 for a 1ST down (+3.37 EPA)
8. Q3 · Florida Gators · Kadarius Toney run for 30 yds to the Mich 5 for a 1ST down (+3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Gators controlled the final (41–15) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Feleipe Franks (57) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: FLA 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 Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines?

Florida Gators 41, Michigan Wolverines 15 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 41–15.

Where can I find the Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032076.

Who led Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Feleipe Franks (57) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Florida Gators at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.