Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 30–26 South Alabama Jaguars: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2018

Quick answer

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated South Alabama Jaguars 30–26 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 30, South Alabama Jaguars 26.

Game summary

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs edged South Alabama Jaguars 30–26 in Week 1 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Evan Orth (6) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.59 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Israel Tucker — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Adrian Hardy — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	6	12	3	6	30
South Alabama Jaguars	0	6	6	12	26

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

LTLouisiana Tech Bulldogs

+3OPP 33

USASouth Alabama Jaguars

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LT
Q1TD
JDJaqwis Dancy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jaqwis Dancy 8 Yd Run (Bailey Hale Kick)
LT
Q2TD
BHBobby Holly
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Bobby Holly 1 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)
USA
Q2TD
KBKawaan Baker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Kawaan Baker 28 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
LT
Q2TD
JDJaqwis Dancy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Jaqwis Dancy 1 Yd Run (Bailey Hale PAT failed)
USA
Q3TD
KBKawaan Baker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Kawaan Baker 3 Yd pass from Cole Garvin (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
LT
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-12
Bailey Hale 23 yd FG GOOD
USA
Q4TD
KBKawaan Baker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Kawaan Baker run for 4 yds for a TD, (Gavin Patterson PAT BLOCKED)
LT
Q4TD
AHAdrian Hardy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
J'Mar Smith pass complete to Adrian Hardy for 8 yds for a TD, (Bailey Hale KICK)
USA
Q4TD
MMMaurice Mayo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Maurice Mayo run for 5 yds for a TD, (Gavin Patterson KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Evan Orth (6) — 0.0 yds · +0.59 EPA/play +3.52 EPA
Cephus Johnson (6) — 0.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
J'Mar Smith (2348) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.43 EPA/play -13.23 EPA

Rushing

Israel Tucker (2348) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Tra Minter (6) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
Jaqwis Dancy (2348) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.50 EPA

Receiving

Adrian Hardy (2348) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
Jordan McCray (6) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA
Tra Minter (6) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Evan Orth	6	6	50.0%	0	+0.59	+3.52
Cephus Johnson	6	1	0.0%	0	-0.55	-0.55
J'Mar Smith	2348	31	61.3%	2	-0.43	-13.23
Cole Garvin	6	18	38.9%	1	-0.87	-15.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LT	USA
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	EPA	Result
Q1	2348	8	-1.31	Ended
Q1	6	3	-2.07	Interception
Q1	2348	6	-0.28	Rush TD
Q1	6	3	-2.60	Punt
Q1	2348	2	+2.09	Ended
Q1	6	5	-0.36	Punt
Q1	2348	5	-5.06	Interception
Q1	6	4	-6.63	Ended
Q2	2348	1	+2.76	Pass TD
Q2	6	1	-0.46	Ended
Q2	2348	5	+0.51	Ended
Q2	6	3	-2.13	Punt
Q2	2348	5	+0.57	Punt
Q2	6	1	+3.67	Rush TD
Q2	6	4	-3.55	Fumble
Q2	2348	7	-2.21	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · SOUTH ALABAMA Penalty, delay of game (-5 Yards) to the LaTch 8 (-6.86 EPA)
Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Evan Orth run for 59 yds to the LaTch 4 for a 1ST down (+5.8 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass intercepted Jay Woods return for 1 yd to the SAlab 45 (-5.11 EPA)
Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Cole Garvin sacked by James Jackson and Jaylon Ferguson for a loss of 7 yards to the LaTch 34 Cole Garvin fumbled, recovered by LaTch James Jackson , return for 0 yards (-5.1 EPA)
Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Cole Garvin pass intercepted Darryl Lewis return for 28 yds to the LaTch 46 (-4.95 EPA)
Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith run for 1 yd to the SAlab 33 for a 1ST down SOUTH ALABAMA Penalty, face mask (15 yards) (Sterrling Fisher) to the SAlab 18 for a 1ST down (+4.08 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass incomplete to Adrian Hardy, broken up by Jay Woods (-3.84 EPA)
Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Sam Harris run for 29 yds to the LaTch 11 Sam Harris fumbled, forced by James Jackson, recovered by LaTch Jordan Baldwin (-3.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (30–26) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Evan Orth (6) — yds.
EPA edge: LT at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs South Alabama Jaguars?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 30, South Alabama Jaguars 26 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs South Alabama Jaguars?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 30–26.

Where can I find the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs South Alabama Jaguars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401014974.

Who led Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs South Alabama Jaguars in passing?

Evan Orth (6) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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