Duke Blue Devils vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Duke Blue Devils 42–3 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 3, Alabama Crimson Tide 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	0	3	0	0	3
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	12	18	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tua Tagovailoa (333) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.71 EPA/play +22.02 EPA
• Mac Jones (333) — 0.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -1.50 EPA
• Quentin Harris (150) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -13.70 EPA

Rushing

• Najee Harris (333) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Jerome Ford (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA
• Quentin Harris (150) — 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Jerry Jeudy (333) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Jaylen Waddle (333) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• Noah Gray (150) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa	333	31	83.9%	0	4	+0.71	+22.02
Mac Jones	333	5	80.0%	0	0	-0.30	-1.50
Quentin Harris	150	22	50.0%	0	0	-0.62	-13.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	DUKE	ALA
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	333	3	0	+0.94	Ended
Q1	150	5	0	-1.49	Punt
Q1	333	11	0	+3.23	Missed FG
Q1	150	7	0	-4.06	Ended
Q1	333	2	0	-5.01	Fumble
Q1	150	3	0	-3.22	Punt
Q1	333	3	0	-3.08	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+1.18	Ended
Q2	150	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	150	6	0	+1.23	Ended
Q2	333	3	0	-1.31	Punt
Q2	150	3	0	-1.47	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+0.81	Rush TD
Q2	333	5	0	+4.50	Ended
Q2	150	3	0	-2.99	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+2.35	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jerome Ford run for 3 yds to the Alab 26 Jerome Ford fumbled, forced by Edgar Cerenord, recovered by Duke Tre Hornbuckle (-5.12 EPA)
2. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jerome Ford run for 37 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (+4.87 EPA)
3. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Quentin Harris pass complete to Brittain Brown for 3 yds Brittain Brown fumbled, forced by Patrick Surtain II, recovered by Alab Trevon Diggs (-4.32 EPA)
4. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Deon Jackson run for no gain to the Alab 7 (-3.74 EPA)
5. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Will Reichard 49 yd FG MISSED (-3.38 EPA)
6. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Quentin Harris pass complete to Scott Bracey for 2 yds to the Alab 35 (-2.91 EPA)
7. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Quentin Harris pass complete to Noah Gray for 20 yds to the Duke 44 for a 1ST down (+2.71 EPA)
8. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones run for 4 yds to the Duke 38 for a 1ST down (+2.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (42–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tua Tagovailoa (333) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: DUKE 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 Duke Blue Devils vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Duke Blue Devils 3, Alabama Crimson Tide 42 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 3–42.

Where can I find the Duke Blue Devils vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401110720.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Tua Tagovailoa (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Duke Blue Devils at Alabama Crimson Tide in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.