Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 27–22 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 22, Iowa Hawkeyes 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	0	12	3	22
Iowa Hawkeyes	0	15	6	3	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nate Stanley (2294) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -6.57 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.73 EPA/play -23.28 EPA

Rushing

• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
• Kylin Hill (344) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Mekhi Sargent (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.88 EPA

Receiving

• Nick Easley (2294) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Brandon Smith (2294) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Aeris Williams (344) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Stanley	2294	32	65.6%	0	3	-0.20	-6.57
Nick Fitzgerald	344	32	43.8%	0	1	-0.73	-23.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSST	IOWA
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	2294	1	0	-0.47	Ended
Q1	344	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	344	8	0	-0.47	Ended
Q1	2294	3	0	-2.77	Punt
Q1	344	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	344	9	0	+0.39	Ended
Q1	2294	3	0	-4.26	Punt
Q1	344	3	0	-2.77	Punt
Q2	344	3	0	-2.51	Ended
Q2	2294	3	0	-1.04	Punt
Q2	344	9	0	+2.93	Punt
Q2	2294	1	0	+2.85	Pass TD
Q2	2294	1	0	-1.20	Ended
Q2	344	3	0	-0.52	Fumble
Q2	2294	1	0	+5.64	Pass TD
Q2	344	5	0	-2.08	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nate Stanley pass intercepted Willie Gay Jr. return for 46 yds to the Iowa 6 (-7.82 EPA)
2. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Nate Stanley pass complete to Nick Easley for 75 yds for a TD, (Miguel Recinos KICK) (+5.64 EPA)
3. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted Jake Gervase return for 28 yds to the Iowa 28 (-5.54 EPA)
4. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Scott Goodman kickoff for 64 yds , Ihmir Smith-Marsette return for 30 yds to the Iowa 33 Ihmir Smith-Marsette fumbled, recovered by MisSt Mark McLaurin (-4.71 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted Chauncey Golston return for 4 yds to the MisSt 32 (-4.67 EPA)
6. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald sacked by A.J. Epenesa for a loss of 6 yards to the MisSt 13 Nick Fitzgerald fumbled, forced by A.J. Epenesa, recovered by Iowa (-4.56 EPA)
7. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Gibson run for 12 yds to the MisSt 34 MISSISSIPPI ST Penalty, Face Mask (15 yards) (Nick Gibson) to the MisSt 19 (+4.56 EPA)
8. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Stephen Guidry for 51 yds to the Iowa 1 for a 1ST down (+3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (27–22) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nate Stanley (2294) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: MSST 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 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 22, Iowa Hawkeyes 27 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 22–27.

Where can I find the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032083.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Nate Stanley (2294) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mississippi State Bulldogs at Iowa Hawkeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.