Nicholls Colonels vs. Kansas Jayhawks: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Nicholls Colonels defeated Kansas Jayhawks 26–23 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Nicholls Colonels 26, Kansas Jayhawks 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Nicholls Colonels	6	3	6	5	6	26
Kansas Jayhawks	6	3	0	6	3	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chase Fourcade (2447) — 0.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.22 EPA
• Miles Kendrick (2305) — 0.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -0.92 EPA
• Peyton Bender (2305) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.28 EPA/play -10.63 EPA

Rushing

• Kendall Bussey (2447) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• Khalil Herbert (2305) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Chase Fourcade (2447) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Steven Sims Jr. (2305) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Stephon Robinson (2305) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Dai'Jean Dixon (2447) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Fourcade	2447	22	54.5%	0	0	+0.01	+0.22
Miles Kendrick	2305	3	66.7%	0	0	-0.31	-0.92
Peyton Bender	2305	38	50.0%	0	2	-0.28	-10.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NICH	KU
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	2305	4	0	+2.11	Pass TD
Q1	2447	4	0	+0.50	Rush TD
Q1	2305	14	0	+6.45	Ended
Q1	2447	8	0	+3.06	Ended
Q1	2305	3	0	-1.70	Punt
Q2	2447	1	0	-0.67	Ended
Q2	2305	6	0	-2.48	Punt
Q2	2447	3	0	-2.24	Field goal
Q2	2305	3	0	-2.17	Punt
Q2	2447	7	0	+2.14	Ended
Q2	2305	5	0	-1.27	Punt
Q2	2447	2	0	-1.38	Punt
Q2	2305	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2447	4	0	+0.06	Ended
Q2	2305	5	0	-1.04	Ended
Q3	2447	4	0	+4.09	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · Peyton Bender sacked by Kevin Johnson for a loss of 11 yards to the NicSt 39 Peyton Bender fumbled, recovered by NicSt Kenny Dotson , return for 0 yards (-5.67 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · Kyle Thompson punt for 47 yds , Damion Jeanpiere Jr. returns for no gain to the NicSt 10 Damion Jeanpiere Jr. fumbled, recovered by Kans Kyron Johnson (+5.33 EPA)
3. Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · Peyton Bender pass complete to Kerr Johnson Jr. for 15 yds for a TD, (Steven Sims Jr. pass to Mavin Saunders for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.69 EPA)
4. Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · NICHOLLS ST Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (15 Yards) to the 50 yard line (-4.67 EPA)
5. Q2 · Nicholls Colonels · Chase Fourcade pass complete to Damion Jeanpiere Jr. for 55 yds to the Kans 24 for a 1ST down (+4.67 EPA)
6. OT · Nicholls Colonels · Chase Fourcade run for 4 yds for a TD (+3.93 EPA)
7. Q3 · Nicholls Colonels · Kendall Bussey run for 40 yds for a TD, (Lorran Fonseca KICK) (+3.52 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kansas Jayhawks · Peyton Bender run for 15 yds to the NicSt 34 for a 1ST down (+3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nicholls Colonels controlled the final (26–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chase Fourcade (2447) — yds.
• EPA edge: NICH 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 Nicholls Colonels vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Nicholls Colonels 26, Kansas Jayhawks 23 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Nicholls Colonels vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Nicholls Colonels won with a final score of 26–23.

Where can I find the Nicholls Colonels vs Kansas Jayhawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013048.

Who led Nicholls Colonels vs Kansas Jayhawks in passing?

Chase Fourcade (2447) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nicholls Colonels at Kansas Jayhawks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.