Michigan Wolverines vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Michigan Wolverines 35–16 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 16, Alabama Crimson Tide 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	9	6	0	0	16
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	6	6	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mac Jones (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +13.24 EPA
• Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.00 EPA

Rushing

• Najee Harris (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
• Hassan Haskins (130) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Zach Charbonnet (130) — 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Jerry Jeudy (333) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.83 EPA
• Ronnie Bell (130) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Nico Collins (130) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mac Jones	333	23	69.6%	0	3	+0.58	+13.24
Shea Patterson	130	35	48.6%	0	1	+0.06	+2.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MICH	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	1	0	-0.64	Ended
Q1	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	130	9	0	+2.94	Ended
Q1	333	5	0	-1.69	Punt
Q1	130	1	0	+1.38	Pass TD
Q1	130	5	0	+6.47	Ended
Q1	333	4	0	-2.02	Punt
Q1	130	5	0	-1.70	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+5.22	Pass TD
Q1	130	3	0	-3.36	Punt
Q2	130	9	0	-0.53	Field goal
Q2	333	1	0	+2.37	Rush TD
Q2	333	7	0	+1.26	Ended
Q2	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	130	12	0	+6.34	Ended
Q2	333	4	0	-0.73	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 85 yds for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (+5.22 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass intercepted Shyheim Carter return for no gain to the Alab 25 (-3.73 EPA)
3. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones pass complete to DeVonta Smith for 42 yds for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (+3.58 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Ronnie Bell for 8 yds to the Alab 16 MICHIGAN Penalty, Illegal Touching (Ronnie Bell) to the Alab 24 (+3.07 EPA)
5. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 14 yds to the Alab 22 for a 1ST down (+2.85 EPA)
6. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones pass complete to Henry Ruggs III for 25 yds to the Alab 47 for a 1ST down (+2.84 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 34 yds to the Alab 18 for a 1ST down (+2.72 EPA)
8. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Mac Jones pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 58 yds to the Mich 20 for a 1ST down (+2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (35–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mac Jones (333) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: MICH 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 Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Michigan Wolverines 16, Alabama Crimson Tide 35 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 16–35.

Where can I find the Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401135286.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Mac Jones (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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