Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs. Colorado State Rams: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors defeated Colorado State Rams 43–34 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 43, Colorado State Rams 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	9	12	12	6	43
Colorado State Rams	6	0	12	12	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• K.J. Carta-Samuels (36) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.80 EPA/play +36.56 EPA
• Cole McDonald (62) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +19.49 EPA
• TEAM (36) — 0.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -0.18 EPA

Rushing

• Fred Holly III (62) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Izzy Matthews (36) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Cole McDonald (62) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Preston Williams (36) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Cedric Byrd (62) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• John Ursua (62) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
K.J. Carta-Samuels	36	46	73.9%	0	5	+0.80	+36.56
Cole McDonald	62	37	70.3%	0	3	+0.53	+19.49
TEAM	36	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.18	-0.18
Stan Gaudion	62	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.43	-0.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HAW	CSU
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	62	1	0	-0.31	Ended
Q1	36	2	0	-2.85	Interception
Q1	62	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	36	1	0	+2.45	Pass TD
Q1	62	8	0	+1.92	Ended
Q1	36	13	0	+4.58	Ended
Q1	62	1	0	+3.92	Pass TD
Q1	62	9	0	-1.47	Ended
Q2	36	3	0	+1.64	Missed FG
Q2	62	1	0	+2.41	Rush TD
Q2	62	5	0	+2.63	Ended
Q2	36	3	0	-0.71	Ended
Q2	62	7	0	-0.96	Rush TD
Q2	36	10	0	+0.40	Punt
Q2	62	8	0	+5.20	Ended
Q3	36	1	0	+4.95	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · K.J. Carta-Samuels pass complete to Preston Williams for 69 yds to the Hawa 6 for a 1ST down (+6.53 EPA)
2. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · K.J. Carta-Samuels pass complete to Olabisi Johnson for 58 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+4.95 EPA)
3. Q4 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Dayton Furuta run for 3 yds to the ColSt 42 Dayton Furuta fumbled, forced by Braylin Scott, recovered by ColSt Josh Watson (-4.57 EPA)
4. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · K.J. Carta-Samuels pass complete to Griffin Hammer for 14 yds to the Hawa 31 for a 1ST down (+4.57 EPA)
5. Q3 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Cole McDonald pass incomplete to Cedric Byrd (-4.28 EPA)
6. Q1 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Cole McDonald pass complete to John Ursua for 4 yds for a TD, (Ryan Meskell KICK) (+3.92 EPA)
7. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · K.J. Carta-Samuels pass complete to Preston Williams for 25 yds to the Hawa 9 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)
8. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · K.J. Carta-Samuels pass intercepted Eugene Ford return for no gain to the Hawa 33 (-3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors controlled the final (43–34) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: K.J. Carta-Samuels (36) — yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: HAW 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 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Colorado State Rams?

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 43, Colorado State Rams 34 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Colorado State Rams?

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors won with a final score of 43–34.

Where can I find the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Colorado State Rams box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401022510.

Who led Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Colorado State Rams in passing?

K.J. Carta-Samuels (36) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at Colorado State Rams in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.