Villanova Wildcats vs. Temple Owls: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Villanova Wildcats defeated Temple Owls 19–17 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Villanova Wildcats 19, Temple Owls 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Villanova Wildcats	0	0	0	0	19
Temple Owls	3	0	6	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zach Bednarczyk (222) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +8.79 EPA
• Frank Nutile (218) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.81 EPA
• Todd Centeio (218) — 0.0 yds · +1.81 EPA/play +1.81 EPA

Rushing

• Aaron Forbes (222) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Ryquell Armstead (218) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• Justin Covington (222) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Ryan Bell (222) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• Branden Mack (218) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Changa Hodge (222) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zach Bednarczyk	222	40	70.0%	0	3	+0.22	+8.79
Frank Nutile	218	29	62.1%	0	1	+0.13	+3.81
Todd Centeio	218	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.81	+1.81

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NOVA	TEM
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	218	3	0	+1.83	Ended
Q1	222	1	0	+0.81	Pass TD
Q1	222	10	0	+3.33	Ended
Q1	218	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	218	11	0	+0.42	Ended
Q1	222	1	0	+0.42	Pass TD
Q1	222	17	0	+0.74	Ended
Q2	218	5	0	-2.08	Ended
Q2	222	13	0	+0.41	Punt
Q2	218	4	0	-0.89	Punt
Q3	222	9	0	-1.32	Interception
Q3	218	1	0	+2.87	Pass TD
Q3	218	11	0	+2.42	Ended
Q3	222	3	0	-2.02	Punt
Q3	218	6	0	-1.61	Punt
Q4	222	3	0	-1.73	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · VILLANOVA Penalty, delay of game (-5 Yards) to the Temp 8 (-8.49 EPA)
2. Q3 · Temple Owls · BOUMERHI,AARON kickoff 62 yards to the VU3, McGrigg, J. return to the VU21 (BLUE,JADAN), PENALTY TEM offside 5 yards to the TEM30, NO PLAY. (-6.18 EPA)
3. Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Zach Bednarczyk pass complete to Jarrett McClenton for 30 yds for a TD, (Drew Kresge PAT BLOCKED) (+5.9 EPA)
4. Q4 · Temple Owls · Frank Nutile pass intercepted Jeff Steeb return for no gain to the Villa 32 (-4.53 EPA)
5. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Zach Bednarczyk pass intercepted Sam Franklin return for 15 yds to the Temp 30 (-4.12 EPA)
6. Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Zach Bednarczyk pass incomplete to Aaron Forbes (-4.1 EPA)
7. Q1 · Temple Owls · Frank Nutile pass complete to Branden Mack for 21 yds to the Temp 48 for a 1ST down (+3.61 EPA)
8. Q4 · Temple Owls · Aaron Boumerhi 29 yd FG MISSED (-3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Villanova Wildcats controlled the final (19–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zach Bednarczyk (222) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: NOVA 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 Villanova Wildcats vs Temple Owls?

Villanova Wildcats 19, Temple Owls 17 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs Temple Owls?

Villanova Wildcats won with a final score of 19–17.

Where can I find the Villanova Wildcats vs Temple Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401019473.

Who led Villanova Wildcats vs Temple Owls in passing?

Zach Bednarczyk (222) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Villanova Wildcats at Temple Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.