UNLV Rebels vs. USC Trojans: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated UNLV Rebels 43–21 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: UNLV Rebels 21, USC Trojans 43.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UNLV Rebels	6	6	0	6	21
USC Trojans	6	12	0	21	43

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• JT Daniels (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.03 EPA
• Armani Rogers (2439) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -4.17 EPA

Rushing

• Lexington Thomas (2439) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
• Armani Rogers (2439) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Aca'Cedric Ware (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Tyler Vaughns (30) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA
• Amon-Ra St. Brown (30) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Mekhi Stevenson (2439) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
JT Daniels	30	36	61.1%	0	1	+0.06	+2.03
Armani Rogers	2439	28	42.9%	0	2	-0.15	-4.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNLV	USC
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	30	6	0	+2.43	Ended
Q1	2439	1	0	+5.90	Rush TD
Q1	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2439	1	0	-0.04	Ended
Q1	30	9	0	+1.81	Ended
Q1	2439	6	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-2.65	Field goal
Q1	2439	3	0	-2.95	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-3.01	Ended
Q1	2439	1	0	-0.86	Fumble
Q2	30	1	0	-0.30	Ended
Q2	2439	5	0	+0.19	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+1.28	Rush TD
Q2	2439	1	0	+0.79	Missed FG
Q2	30	6	0	+4.05	Ended
Q2	2439	5	0	-0.89	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · UNLV Rebels · Lexington Thomas run for 71 yds for a TD, (Evan Pantels KICK) (+5.9 EPA)
2. Q2 · UNLV Rebels · Armani Rogers pass complete to Kendal Keys for 31 yds for a TD, (Evan Pantels KICK) (+4.78 EPA)
3. Q4 · USC Trojans · Vavae Malepeai run for 20 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+4.08 EPA)
4. Q2 · UNLV Rebels · Evan Austrie punt, punt out-of-bounds at the USC 30 for a 1ST down (-4.0 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Amon-Ra St. Brown for 43 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+3.83 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Trevon Sidney for 41 yds to the UNLV 15 for a 1ST down (+3.53 EPA)
7. Q4 · UNLV Rebels · Armani Rogers run for 34 yds to the USC 9 for a 1ST down (+3.52 EPA)
8. Q4 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 36 yds to the UNLV 25 for a 1ST down (+3.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (43–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: JT Daniels (30) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UNLV 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 UNLV Rebels vs USC Trojans?

UNLV Rebels 21, USC Trojans 43 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won UNLV Rebels vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 21–43.

Where can I find the UNLV Rebels vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012678.

Who led UNLV Rebels vs USC Trojans in passing?

JT Daniels (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UNLV Rebels at USC Trojans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.