Little Rock Buffaloes vs. Troy Vikings: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Troy Vikings defeated Little Rock Buffaloes 42–32 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Little Rock Buffaloes 32, Troy Vikings 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Little Rock Buffaloes	0	0	0	0	32
Troy Vikings	6	6	6	18	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sawyer Smith (2653) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +16.17 EPA
• Tyree Jackson (2084) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.94 EPA

Rushing

• B.J. Smith (2653) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA
• Jaret Patterson (2084) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
• Kevin Marks (2084) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Damion Willis (2653) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Anthony Johnson (2084) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• K.J. Osborn (2084) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sawyer Smith	2653	42	73.8%	0	4	+0.39	+16.17
Tyree Jackson	2084	34	58.8%	0	1	-0.03	-0.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BUFF	TROY
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	2084	3	0	+1.20	Ended
Q1	2084	1	0	+0.88	Ended
Q1	2653	2	0	-2.10	Ended
Q1	2653	1	0	-0.32	Ended
Q1	2084	4	0	-2.87	Ended
Q1	2653	1	0	-3.87	Ended
Q1	2084	1	0	+0.89	Ended
Q1	2653	3	0	-0.97	Ended
Q1	2084	1	0	-4.36	Interception
Q1	2653	1	0	+1.38	Ended
Q1	2084	5	0	-0.14	Ended
Q1	2653	1	0	+4.81	Pass TD
Q1	2653	2	0	-0.29	Ended
Q1	2084	1	0	+2.72	Rush TD
Q1	2084	3	0	+2.97	Ended
Q1	2084	2	0	-0.85	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Jaret Patterson run for no gain to the Buff 42 Jaret Patterson fumbled, forced by Carlton Martial, recovered by Troy Carlton Martial (-5.41 EPA)
2. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Kevin Marks run for 3 yds to the Buff 30 Kevin Marks fumbled, forced by Carlton Martial, recovered by Troy Cedarius Rookard (-4.86 EPA)
3. Q1 · Troy Vikings · Sawyer Smith pass complete to Tray Eafford for 60 yds for a TD, (Tyler Sumpter KICK) (+4.81 EPA)
4. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Tyree Jackson sacked by Antione Barker for a loss of 1 yard to the Buff 20 Tyree Jackson fumbled, forced by Antione Barker, recovered by Troy Hunter Reese , return for 0 yards (-4.78 EPA)
5. Q4 · Troy Vikings · Sawyer Smith pass complete to Sidney Davis for 45 yds for a TD, (Tyler Sumpter KICK) (+4.63 EPA)
6. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Tyree Jackson pass intercepted Cedarius Rookard return for 18 yds to the Buff 37 (-4.36 EPA)
7. Q1 · Troy Vikings · B.J. Smith run for no gain to the Buff 4 (-3.87 EPA)
8. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Tyree Jackson pass complete to Antonio Nunn for 51 yds to the Troy 9 for a 1ST down (+3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Troy Vikings controlled the final (42–32) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sawyer Smith (2653) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: BUFF 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 Little Rock Buffaloes vs Troy Vikings?

Little Rock Buffaloes 32, Troy Vikings 42 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Little Rock Buffaloes vs Troy Vikings?

Troy Vikings won with a final score of 32–42.

Where can I find the Little Rock Buffaloes vs Troy Vikings box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032065.

Who led Little Rock Buffaloes vs Troy Vikings in passing?

Sawyer Smith (2653) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Little Rock Buffaloes at Troy Vikings in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.