Furman Paladins vs. Clemson Tigers: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Furman Paladins 48–7 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Furman Paladins 7, Clemson Tigers 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Furman Paladins	0	0	0	6	7
Clemson Tigers	9	15	12	6	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.84 EPA/play +12.56 EPA
• Darren Grainger (231) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.07 EPA
• Chase Brice (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -1.36 EPA

Rushing

• JeMar Lincoln (231) — 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA
• Travis Etienne (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA
• Darren Grainger (231) — 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA

Receiving

• Tee Higgins (228) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Trevion Thompson (228) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Hunter Renfrow (228) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trevor Lawrence	228	15	60.0%	0	3	+0.84	+12.56
Darren Grainger	231	7	42.9%	0	1	-0.01	-0.07
Chase Brice	228	4	75.0%	0	0	-0.34	-1.36
JeMar Lincoln	231	5	20.0%	0	0	-0.40	-1.97
TEAM	228	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.10	-2.10
Kelly Bryant	228	17	58.8%	0	1	-0.25	-4.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	FUR	CLEM
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	231	3	0	+2.23	Ended
Q1	228	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	231	2	0	-0.00	Ended
Q1	228	4	0	+0.73	Pass TD
Q1	231	6	0	-3.69	Punt
Q1	228	3	0	+0.19	Ended
Q1	231	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	228	5	0	-2.91	Ended
Q1	228	7	0	+1.73	Rush TD
Q2	231	2	0	-0.14	Ended
Q2	228	4	0	+1.88	Ended
Q2	231	1	0	-1.26	Punt
Q2	228	1	0	+2.00	Pass TD
Q2	231	2	0	-0.36	Ended
Q2	228	10	0	+4.60	Field goal
Q2	231	7	0	-0.67	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Furman Paladins · JeMar Lincoln run for no gain to the Clem 38 (-4.21 EPA)
2. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Cornell Powell for 42 yds to the Furm 12 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)
3. Q4 · Furman Paladins · Darren Grainger run for 3 yds to the Clem 6 Darren Grainger fumbled, forced by Regan Upshaw, recovered by Clem Hunter Renfrow (-3.54 EPA)
4. Q1 · Furman Paladins · JeMar Lincoln run for 20 yds to the Furm 42 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
5. Q1 · Furman Paladins · Team run for a loss of 28 yards to the Furm 29 Team fumbled, recovered by Furm JeMar Lincoln , return for 2 yds to the Furm 29 (-3.46 EPA)
6. Q4 · Furman Paladins · Darren Grainger pass complete to Ryan DeLuca for 16 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+3.29 EPA)
7. Q3 · Furman Paladins · Grayson Atkins punt for 44 yds, downed at the Clem 11 (+3.28 EPA)
8. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Trevion Thompson for 18 yds to the Clem 28 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Clemson Tigers controlled the final (48–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Trevor Lawrence (228) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: FUR 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 Furman Paladins vs Clemson Tigers?

Furman Paladins 7, Clemson Tigers 48 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Furman Paladins vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 7–48.

Where can I find the Furman Paladins vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013088.

Who led Furman Paladins vs Clemson Tigers 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 Furman Paladins at Clemson Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.