Louisville Cardinals vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Louisville Cardinals 51–14 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Louisville Cardinals 14, Alabama Crimson Tide 51.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisville Cardinals	0	0	6	12	14
Alabama Crimson Tide	12	12	15	0	51

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tua Tagovailoa (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.68 EPA/play +10.85 EPA
• Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +1.33 EPA
• Mac Jones (333) — 0.0 yds · -1.80 EPA/play -1.80 EPA

Rushing

• Dae Williams (97) — 0.0 yds -0.86 EPA
• Najee Harris (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
• Damien Harris (333) — 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Seth Dawkins (97) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA
• Jerry Jeudy (333) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• DeVonta Smith (333) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa	333	16	68.8%	0	2	+0.68	+10.85
Jalen Hurts	333	9	55.6%	0	0	+0.15	+1.33
Mac Jones	333	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.80	-1.80
Jawon Pass	97	40	50.0%	0	2	-0.07	-2.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LOU	ALA
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	97	6	0	+2.92	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+1.98	Rush TD
Q1	333	5	0	+1.72	Ended
Q1	97	3	0	-2.05	Punt
Q1	333	8	0	-1.63	Fumble
Q1	97	4	0	-1.03	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+1.44	Pass TD
Q1	333	6	0	+3.05	Ended
Q2	97	1	0	-3.09	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+4.84	Pass TD
Q2	333	1	0	-0.36	Ended
Q2	97	3	0	-0.72	Punt
Q2	333	6	0	-0.84	Punt
Q2	97	4	0	-1.06	Punt
Q2	333	5	0	-1.92	Punt
Q2	97	5	0	+1.33	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Jawon Pass pass intercepted for a TD Shyheim Carter return for 45 yds for a TD, (Austin Jones KICK) (-6.81 EPA)
2. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 25 yds for a TD, (Austin Jones KICK) (+4.84 EPA)
3. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Jawon Pass pass complete to Seth Dawkins for 47 yds to the Alab 6 for a 1ST down (+4.8 EPA)
4. Q2 · Louisville Cardinals · Jawon Pass pass intercepted Deionte Thompson return for 25 yds to the Alab 25 (-4.73 EPA)
5. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · ALABAMA Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Christian Miller) to the Lvile 47 for a 1ST down (+3.73 EPA)
6. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Evan O'Hara kickoff for 57 yds , Josh Jacobs return for 77 yds for a TD, (Austin Jones KICK) (+3.72 EPA)
7. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Jawon Pass pass complete to Kemari Averett for 12 yds for a TD, (Blanton Creque KICK) (+3.66 EPA)
8. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to DeVonta Smith for 18 yds DeVonta Smith fumbled, forced by Cornelius Sturghill, recovered by Lvile Dorian Etheridge (-3.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (51–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tua Tagovailoa (333) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: LOU 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 Louisville Cardinals vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Louisville Cardinals 14, Alabama Crimson Tide 51 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 14–51.

Where can I find the Louisville Cardinals vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012246.

Who led Louisville Cardinals vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Tua Tagovailoa (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Louisville Cardinals at Alabama Crimson Tide in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.