LSU Tigers vs. UCF Knights: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated UCF Knights 40–32 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: LSU Tigers 40, UCF Knights 32.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
LSU Tigers	15	12	9	3	40
UCF Knights	6	6	3	6	32

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Burrow (99) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +15.73 EPA
• Marlon Williams (2116) — 0.0 yds · +2.06 EPA/play +2.05 EPA
• Darriel Mack Jr. (2116) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.41 EPA/play -12.03 EPA

Rushing

• Nick Brossette (99) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Clyde Edwards-Helaire (99) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Greg McCrae (2116) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Justin Jefferson (99) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA
• Ja'Marr Chase (99) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.98 EPA
• Gabriel Davis (2116) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Burrow	99	36	58.3%	0	4	+0.44	+15.73
Marlon Williams	2116	1	100.0%	0	0	+2.06	+2.05
Darriel Mack Jr.	2116	29	37.9%	0	1	-0.41	-12.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LSU	UCF
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	99	1	0	-0.52	Ended
Q1	2116	4	0	+3.00	Fumble
Q1	99	1	0	+2.52	Pass TD
Q1	99	11	0	-10.81	Touchdown
Q1	99	9	0	+1.54	Ended
Q1	2116	1	0	+2.54	Rush TD
Q1	2116	5	0	+2.40	Ended
Q1	99	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	99	5	0	-0.11	Ended
Q2	2116	10	0	+6.79	Pass TD
Q2	99	5	0	-0.70	Punt
Q2	2116	3	0	-0.95	Punt
Q2	99	3	0	-2.62	Punt
Q2	2116	7	0	-3.71	Ended
Q2	99	1	0	+3.56	Pass TD
Q2	99	8	0	+2.93	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass intercepted for a TD Brandon Moore return for 93 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (-10.37 EPA)
2. Q3 · UCF Knights · Mac Loudermilk punt for 54 yds , Justin Jefferson returns for a loss of 1 yard to the LSU 20 Justin Jefferson fumbled, recovered by UCF Jacob Harris (+6.94 EPA)
3. Q2 · UCF Knights · Darriel Mack Jr. pass complete to Gabriel Davis for 32 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (+5.85 EPA)
4. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass complete to Derrick Dillon for 49 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK) (+5.35 EPA)
5. Q2 · UCF Knights · Mac Loudermilk punt for 58 yds, downed at the LSU 22 (+4.32 EPA)
6. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass complete to Stephen Sullivan for 42 yds to the UCF 10 for a 1ST down (+3.75 EPA)
7. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass complete to Justin Jefferson for 33 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK) (+3.56 EPA)
8. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass complete to Derrick Dillon for 37 yds to the UCF 34 for a 1ST down (+3.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

• LSU Tigers controlled the final (40–32) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Joe Burrow (99) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: LSU 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 LSU Tigers vs UCF Knights?

LSU Tigers 40, UCF Knights 32 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won LSU Tigers vs UCF Knights?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 40–32.

Where can I find the LSU Tigers vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032084.

Who led LSU Tigers vs UCF Knights in passing?

Joe Burrow (99) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for LSU Tigers at UCF Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.