Kennesaw State Owls vs. Georgia State Panthers: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia State Panthers defeated Kennesaw State Owls 24–20 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Kennesaw State Owls 20, Georgia State Panthers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kennesaw State Owls	6	6	6	0	20
Georgia State Panthers	0	12	0	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dan Ellington (2247) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +10.33 EPA
• Chandler Burks (338) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.06 EPA

Rushing

• Dan Ellington (2247) — 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Chandler Burks (338) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Jake McKenzie (338) — 0.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Justin Sumpter (338) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Christian Owens (2247) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA
• Penny Hart (2247) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dan Ellington	2247	31	64.5%	0	3	+0.33	+10.33
Chandler Burks	338	20	60.0%	0	1	+0.10	+2.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	KENN	GAST
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	338	4	0	+0.54	Ended
Q1	2247	5	0	-2.78	Fumble
Q1	338	4	0	-1.21	Rush TD
Q1	2247	6	0	-1.62	Punt
Q1	338	10	0	+3.58	Ended
Q1	2247	4	0	+0.53	Pass TD
Q2	2247	5	0	+2.24	Pass TD
Q2	338	1	0	-2.90	Interception
Q2	2247	10	0	+5.27	Ended
Q2	338	4	0	+0.36	Pass TD
Q2	2247	3	0	-2.27	Punt
Q2	338	10	0	+2.54	Field goal
Q3	2247	4	0	+1.88	Ended
Q3	338	6	0	+2.82	Field goal
Q3	2247	3	0	-1.59	Punt
Q3	338	15	0	-1.32	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jake McKenzie run for 1 yd to the GeoSt 14 Jake McKenzie fumbled, forced by Terry Thomas, recovered by GeoSt Tamir Jones (-5.36 EPA)
2. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Chandler Burks pass complete to Shaquil Terry for 60 yds to the GEORGIAST 15 for a 1ST down GEORGIA ST Penalty, personal foul (Jerome Smith) to the GeoSt 7 for a 1ST down (+5.35 EPA)
3. Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Devin Gentry run for 7 yds to the Ksaw 15 Devin Gentry fumbled, forced by Le'Vonte Larry, recovered by Ksaw Peyton Moore (-5.31 EPA)
4. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Darnell Holland run for 2 yds to the GeoSt 15 (-3.38 EPA)
5. Q2 · Georgia State Panthers · Dan Ellington pass complete to Christian Owens for 6 yds for a TD, (Brandon Wright KICK) (+2.91 EPA)
6. Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Chandler Burks pass intercepted DeAndre Applin return for 12 yds to the Ksaw 37 (-2.9 EPA)
7. Q4 · Georgia State Panthers · Team run for a loss of 2 yards to the Ksaw 34 (-2.88 EPA)
8. Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Chandler Burks pass complete to Justin Sumpter for 23 yds for a TD, (Justin Thompson KICK) (+2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia State Panthers controlled the final (24–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dan Ellington (2247) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: KENN 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 Kennesaw State Owls vs Georgia State Panthers?

Kennesaw State Owls 20, Georgia State Panthers 24 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Kennesaw State Owls vs Georgia State Panthers?

Georgia State Panthers won with a final score of 20–24.

Where can I find the Kennesaw State Owls vs Georgia State Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401021651.

Who led Kennesaw State Owls vs Georgia State Panthers in passing?

Dan Ellington (2247) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kennesaw State Owls at Georgia State Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.