South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 28– in Week 1, 2018. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks , Virginia Cavaliers 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0
Virginia Cavaliers	6	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• B. Perkins (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.38 EPA/play +3.38 EPA
• Bryce Perkins (258) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.71 EPA
• Jake Bentley (2579) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -11.47 EPA

Rushing

• Jordan Ellis (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• Bryce Perkins (258) — 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Rico Dowdle (2579) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Olamide Zaccheaus (258) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Shi Smith (2579) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Hasise Dubois (258) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
B. Perkins	258	1	100.0%	0	1	+3.38	+3.38
Bryce Perkins	258	30	66.7%	0	2	-0.06	-1.71
Jake Bentley	2579	33	48.5%	0	0	-0.35	-11.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SC	UVA
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	2579	9	0	+3.34	Ended
Q1	258	1	0	+3.38	Pass TD
Q1	258	12	0	+2.14	Ended
Q1	2579	3	0	-1.59	Punt
Q1	258	4	0	-2.18	Punt
Q1	2579	6	0	+0.39	Ended
Q2	2579	6	0	-2.65	Ended
Q2	258	1	0	+2.74	Rush TD
Q2	258	13	0	+2.95	Ended
Q2	2579	6	0	-0.27	Punt
Q2	258	8	0	-1.91	Punt
Q2	2579	2	0	-2.21	Missed FG
Q3	258	4	0	+0.94	Ended
Q3	2579	5	0	-0.42	Ended
Q3	258	2	0	-1.35	Punt
Q3	2579	3	0	-0.67	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley pass intercepted Juan Thornhill return for 54 yds to the SCaro 21 (-6.23 EPA)
2. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Bryce Perkins pass complete to Hasise Dubois for 19 yds Hasise Dubois fumbled, recovered by SCaro (-4.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley pass incomplete to Jesus Gibbs (-4.57 EPA)
4. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley pass complete to Bryan Edwards for 24 yds to the Virg 24 for a 1ST down (+4.39 EPA)
5. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley sacked by Matt Gahm and Chris Peace for a loss of 7 yards to the Virg 42 (-4.2 EPA)
6. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley pass intercepted Tim Harris return for 6 yds to the Virg 17 (-4.17 EPA)
7. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley pass complete to Shi Smith for 37 yds to the Virg 8 for a 1ST down (+3.79 EPA)
8. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Parker White 45 yd FG MISSED (-3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (28–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: B. Perkins (258) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SC 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 South Carolina Gamecocks vs Virginia Cavaliers?

South Carolina Gamecocks 0, Virginia Cavaliers 28 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 0–28.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Virginia Cavaliers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032077.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Virginia Cavaliers in passing?

B. Perkins (258) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Carolina Gamecocks at Virginia Cavaliers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.