Stanford Cardinal vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Stanford Cardinal defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 14–13 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 14, Pittsburgh Panthers 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	0	6	0	0	14
Pittsburgh Panthers	0	9	3	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• K.J. Costello (24) — 0.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -3.34 EPA
• Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -8.76 EPA

Rushing

• Cameron Scarlett (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
• Darrin Hall (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
• Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Taysir Mack (221) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Maurice Ffrench (221) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• JJ Arcega-Whiteside (24) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
K.J. Costello	24	16	37.5%	0	0	-0.21	-3.34
Kenny Pickett	221	25	44.0%	0	0	-0.35	-8.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	STAN	PITT
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	221	4	0	+2.56	Ended
Q1	24	3	0	-3.16	Ended
Q1	221	10	0	-2.11	Ended
Q1	24	2	0	-0.97	Ended
Q1	221	6	0	-0.97	Ended
Q1	24	3	0	-3.99	Ended
Q2	221	7	0	+1.07	Ended
Q2	24	3	0	-0.47	Punt
Q2	221	1	0	+2.21	Rush TD
Q2	221	8	0	+4.17	Ended
Q2	24	1	0	+0.88	Rush TD
Q2	24	6	0	+4.21	Ended
Q2	221	2	0	-1.05	Punt
Q2	24	2	0	-1.46	Punt
Q2	221	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	221	1	0	-1.86	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello run for 1 yd K.J. Costello fumbled, forced by Dewayne Hendrix, recovered by Stanf Cameron Scarlett for a TD, (Jet Toner KICK) (-8.18 EPA)
2. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the Pitt 15 (-3.94 EPA)
3. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello pass complete to JJ Arcega-Whiteside for 49 yds to the Pitt 3 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
4. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to Maurice Ffrench for 15 yds to the Pitt 18 for a 1ST down (+2.96 EPA)
5. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett sacked by Bobby Okereke for a loss of 10 yards to the Stanf 40 (-2.96 EPA)
6. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello pass complete to JJ Arcega-Whiteside for 29 yds to the Pitt 5 for a 1ST down (+2.74 EPA)
7. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass incomplete (-2.69 EPA)
8. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Darrin Hall run for 47 yds to the Stanf 10 for a 1ST down (+2.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Stanford Cardinal controlled the final (14–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: K.J. Costello (24) — yds.
• EPA edge: STAN 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 Stanford Cardinal vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Stanford Cardinal 14, Pittsburgh Panthers 13 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Stanford Cardinal won with a final score of 14–13.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401035251.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Stanford Cardinal at Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.