Texas State Bobcats 7–35 Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2018

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Texas State Bobcats 35–7 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Texas State Bobcats 7, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 35.

Game summary

Rutgers Scarlet Knights dominated Texas State Bobcats 35–7 in Week 1 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Tyler Vitt (326) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jonathan Hilliman — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Raheem Blackshear — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas State Bobcats	0	0	0	6	7
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	12	12	0	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TXSTTexas State Bobcats

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RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

RUTG
Q1TD
RBRaheem Blackshear
Points+6
Yard line
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0-6
Raheem Blackshear run for 9 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK)
RUTG
Q2TD
RBRaheem Blackshear
Points+6
Yard line
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0-12
Artur Sitkowski pass complete to Raheem Blackshear for 9 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK)
RUTG
Q2TD
JHJonathan Hilliman
Points+6
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0-18
Jonathan Hilliman run for 3 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK)
RUTG
Q3TD
JHJonathan Hilliman
Points+6
Yard line
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0-24
Jonathan Hilliman run for 8 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK)
RUTG
Q3TD
ASArtur Sitkowski
Points+6
Yard line
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0-30
Artur Sitkowski pass intercepted for a TD Kordell Rodgers return for 51 yds for a TD, (Chris Kessler KICK)
TXST
Q4TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-30
TEAM run for a loss of 7 yards TEAM fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Olakunle Fatukasi for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tyler Vitt (326) — 0.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -0.85 EPA
Willie Jones III (326) — 0.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -9.02 EPA
Artur Sitkowski (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.52 EPA/play -15.44 EPA

Rushing

Jonathan Hilliman (164) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
Raheem Blackshear (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
Willie Jones III (326) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Receiving

Raheem Blackshear (164) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Bo Melton (164) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
Caleb Twyford (326) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Vitt	326	5	60.0%	0	-0.17	-0.85
Willie Jones III	326	19	31.6%	0	-0.47	-9.02
Artur Sitkowski	164	30	66.7%	1	-0.52	-15.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TXST	RUTG
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	EPA	Result
Q1	164	3	-2.04	Ended
Q1	326	14	-7.24	Ended
Q1	164	1	+1.46	Rush TD
Q1	164	10	-1.37	Ended
Q2	326	5	+0.74	Ended
Q2	164	9	+0.73	Interception
Q2	326	1	+0.13	Punt
Q2	164	1	+1.89	Pass TD
Q2	326	4	+4.21	Ended
Q2	164	1	-1.56	Ended
Q2	326	3	-5.48	Fumble
Q2	164	6	-1.60	Rush TD
Q2	326	1	-2.54	Interception
Q2	164	4	+2.64	Ended
Q3	326	2	-1.64	Ended
Q3	164	1	+1.19	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Artur Sitkowski pass intercepted for a TD Kordell Rodgers return for 51 yds for a TD, (Chris Kessler KICK) (-9.61 EPA)
Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · TEAM run for a loss of 7 yards TEAM fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Olakunle Fatukasi for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK) (-6.02 EPA)
Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Stewart,Clayton punt 49 yards to the RU0, touchback, PENALTY RU personal foul (Stevens, L.) 15 yards to the RU34, 1ST DOWN TXST, NO PLAY. (+4.79 EPA)
Q2 · Texas State Bobcats · Willie Jones III run for 6 yds to the TexSt 3 Willie Jones III fumbled, forced by Rashawn Battle, recovered by Rutgr Elorm Lumor , return for 14 yds to the TexSt 3 (-3.63 EPA)
Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · Clayton Stewart punt for 29 yds , Raheem Blackshear returns for no gain to the Rutgr 39 Raheem Blackshear fumbled, recovered by TexSt Dennis Johnson Jr. (+3.52 EPA)
Q2 · Texas State Bobcats · Willie Jones III pass complete to Jah'Marae Sheread for 37 yds to the RUTGERS 38 for a 1ST down RUTGERS Penalty, Defensive holding ( Yards) declined for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Artur Sitkowski pass intercepted, touchback. Jarron Morris return for no gain (-3.29 EPA)
Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Chris Kessler 51 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Elorm Lumor Isaiah Wharton return for no gain to the Rutgr 46 (-3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (35–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Tyler Vitt (326) — yds.
EPA edge: TXST at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Texas State Bobcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Texas State Bobcats 7, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 35 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 7–35.

Where can I find the Texas State Bobcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012820.

Who led Texas State Bobcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Tyler Vitt (326) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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