San Diego State Aztecs vs. Stanford Cardinal: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Stanford Cardinal defeated San Diego State Aztecs 31–10 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: San Diego State Aztecs 10, Stanford Cardinal 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
San Diego State Aztecs	6	2	3	0	10
Stanford Cardinal	0	6	12	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• K.J. Costello (24) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +9.46 EPA
• Christian Chapman (21) — 0.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -4.06 EPA

Rushing

• Juwan Washington (21) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA
• Bryce Love (24) — 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA
• Cameron Scarlett (24) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

• JJ Arcega-Whiteside (24) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +2.32 EPA
• Bryce Love (24) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Trenton Irwin (24) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
K.J. Costello	24	32	65.6%	0	4	+0.29	+9.46
Christian Chapman	21	19	52.6%	0	0	-0.21	-4.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SDSU	STAN
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	21	1	0	+1.20	Rush TD
Q1	24	5	0	-3.06	Ended
Q1	21	7	0	+4.62	Ended
Q1	24	3	0	-3.50	Missed FG
Q1	21	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q1	24	11	0	+4.51	Pass TD
Q2	21	1	0	+0.06	Ended
Q2	24	6	0	-3.28	Interception
Q2	21	6	0	-0.69	Punt
Q2	24	3	0	-3.01	Punt
Q2	21	0	0	—	Safety
Q2	21	2	0	-0.23	Ended
Q2	24	3	0	-2.56	Punt
Q2	21	6	0	-1.83	Punt
Q2	24	1	0	-1.90	Punt
Q3	21	4	0	+2.48	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · JJ Arcega-Whiteside 80 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (K.J. Costello Pass to JJ Arcega-Whiteside for Two-Point Conversion) (+7.76 EPA)
2. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello pass complete to JJ Arcega-Whiteside for 38 yds for a TD, (Jet Toner KICK) (+5.37 EPA)
3. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Juwan Washington run for no gain to the Stanf 32 (-4.77 EPA)
4. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · SAN DIEGO ST Penalty, personal foul (Ronley Lakalaka) to the Stanf 43 for a 1ST down (+4.1 EPA)
5. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello pass intercepted Noble Hall return for 7 yds to the Stanf 48 Noble Hall fumbled, forced by Trenton Irwin, recovered by Stanf Trenton Irwin (-4.1 EPA)
6. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Christian Chapman sacked by Thomas Booker for a loss of 13 yards to the Stanf 47 (-3.8 EPA)
7. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello pass complete to JJ Arcega-Whiteside for 19 yds for a TD, (Jet Toner KICK) (+3.57 EPA)
8. Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Juwan Washington run for 39 yds to the Stanf 41 for a 1ST down (+3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Stanford Cardinal controlled the final (31–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: K.J. Costello (24) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: SDSU 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 San Diego State Aztecs vs Stanford Cardinal?

San Diego State Aztecs 10, Stanford Cardinal 31 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won San Diego State Aztecs vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal won with a final score of 10–31.

Where can I find the San Diego State Aztecs vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401022512.

Who led San Diego State Aztecs vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

K.J. Costello (24) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for San Diego State Aztecs at Stanford Cardinal in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.