Northern Colorado Bears vs. San José State Spartans: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

San José State Spartans defeated Northern Colorado Bears 35–18 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 18, San José State Spartans 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	3	3	6	0	18
San José State Spartans	12	6	8	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Josh Love (23) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +9.58 EPA
• Jacob Knipp (2458) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.50 EPA/play -21.59 EPA

Rushing

• Milo Hall (2458) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• DeJon Packer (23) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• Jullen Ison (2458) — 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Receiving

• Willie Fairman (2458) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Dontay Warren (2458) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Jaren Mitchell (2458) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Josh Love	23	30	70.0%	0	2	+0.32	+9.58
Jacob Knipp	2458	43	58.1%	0	1	-0.50	-21.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNCO	SJSU
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	2458	8	0	-0.27	Ended
Q1	23	1	0	+1.74	Pass TD
Q1	2458	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	23	10	0	+3.57	Ended
Q1	2458	6	0	-1.37	Ended
Q1	23	1	0	+0.61	Rush TD
Q1	23	10	0	-1.75	Ended
Q2	2458	2	0	-1.86	Ended
Q2	23	4	0	-1.19	Punt
Q2	2458	5	0	-2.25	Punt
Q2	23	1	0	+0.88	Rush TD
Q2	2458	5	0	+0.44	Ended
Q2	23	5	0	+1.92	Ended
Q2	2458	6	0	-3.60	Field goal
Q2	23	7	0	-1.55	Fumble
Q2	2458	8	0	+2.74	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · San José State Spartans · Nick Nash run for 1 yd Nick Nash fumbled, forced by Justice Littrell, recovered by NoCol Brandon Biggs (-6.35 EPA)
2. Q1 · San José State Spartans · Tyler Nevens run for no gain to the NoCol 1 (-6.11 EPA)
3. Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Knipp pass intercepted Bobby Ii Brown return for 14 yds to the NoCol 13 (-5.03 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Knipp pass complete to Willie Fairman for 39 yds to the SJSt 33 for a 1ST down (+4.15 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Knipp pass complete to Milo Hall for 32 yds to the SJSt 42 for a 1ST down (+3.51 EPA)
6. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Knipp pass intercepted Nehemiah Shelton return for 1 yd to the NoCol 40 (-3.43 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Knipp pass incomplete to Noah Sol (-3.32 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Knipp pass incomplete to Jacob Knipp (WEBB, Tre), PENALTY SJSU pass interference (WEBB, Tre) 15 yards to the SJSU19, 1ST DOWN NC, NO PLAY. (+3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• San José State Spartans controlled the final (35–18) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Josh Love (23) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UNCO 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs San José State Spartans?

Northern Colorado Bears 18, San José State Spartans 35 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs San José State Spartans?

San José State Spartans won with a final score of 18–35.

Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs San José State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401117493.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs San José State Spartans in passing?

Josh Love (23) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Colorado Bears at San José State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.