Washington State Cougars vs. Wyoming Cowboys: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Washington State Cougars defeated Wyoming Cowboys 41–19 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Washington State Cougars 41, Wyoming Cowboys 19.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Washington State Cougars	11	3	6	18	41
Wyoming Cowboys	0	12	3	0	19

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gardner Minshew (265) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -4.23 EPA
• Tyler Vander Waal (2751) — 0.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -16.84 EPA

Rushing

• Nico Evans (2751) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
• James Williams (265) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
• Jevon Bigelow (2751) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

• James Williams (265) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Davontavean Martin (265) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA
• Max Borghi (265) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gardner Minshew	265	54	68.5%	0	3	-0.08	-4.23
Tyler Vander Waal	2751	22	36.4%	0	0	-0.77	-16.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WSU	WYO
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	265	0	0	—	Safety
Q1	2751	3	0	-2.82	Punt
Q1	265	3	0	-2.26	Ended
Q1	2751	1	0	-1.23	Punt
Q1	265	1	0	+0.88	Pass TD
Q1	2751	2	0	-1.36	Ended
Q1	265	9	0	-2.58	Ended
Q1	2751	1	0	-1.00	Punt
Q1	265	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2751	2	0	-1.45	Ended
Q1	265	1	0	-0.96	Ended
Q1	265	7	0	+0.33	Ended
Q2	2751	5	0	-1.17	Punt
Q2	265	3	0	-1.29	Punt
Q2	2751	4	0	+1.14	Rush TD
Q2	265	1	0	-0.80	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Max Borghi for a loss of 1 yard Max Borghi fumbled, forced by Garrett Crall, recovered by Wyom Garrett Crall (-5.72 EPA)
2. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · WYOMING Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the Wyom 31 for a 1ST down (+4.25 EPA)
3. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Jamire Calvin for 9 yds to the Wyom 31 for a 1ST down (+4.03 EPA)
4. Q3 · Wyoming Cowboys · Tyler Vander Waal pass incomplete to Mason Keeler (-4.0 EPA)
5. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Davontavean Martin for 23 yds to the Wyom 5 for a 1ST down (+3.94 EPA)
6. Q3 · Wyoming Cowboys · Tyler Vander Waal sacked by Willie Taylor III for a loss of 12 yards to the Wyom 19 Tyler Vander Waal fumbled, recovered by Wyom , return for 0 yards (-3.71 EPA)
7. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass complete to James Williams for 5 yds to the Wyom 9 (-3.55 EPA)
8. Q3 · Wyoming Cowboys · Tyler Vander Waal pass complete to Raghib Ismail Jr. for 23 yds to the WshSt 31 for a 1ST down (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Washington State Cougars controlled the final (41–19) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Gardner Minshew (265) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: WSU 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 Washington State Cougars vs Wyoming Cowboys?

Washington State Cougars 41, Wyoming Cowboys 19 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Washington State Cougars vs Wyoming Cowboys?

Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 41–19.

Where can I find the Washington State Cougars vs Wyoming Cowboys box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012683.

Who led Washington State Cougars vs Wyoming Cowboys in passing?

Gardner Minshew (265) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Washington State Cougars at Wyoming Cowboys in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.