South Alabama Jaguars 21–35 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2019

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated South Alabama Jaguars 35–21 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: South Alabama Jaguars 21, Nebraska Cornhuskers 35.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers rolled past South Alabama Jaguars 35–21 in Week 1 of the 2019 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Cephus Johnson (6) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, -0.05 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cephus Johnson — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Wan'Dale Robinson — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Alabama Jaguars	6	0	24	6	21
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	6	0	0	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

USASouth Alabama Jaguars

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NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

USA
Q1TD
CJCephus Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-0
Cephus Johnson 3 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
NEB
Q1TD
DMDedrick Mills
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Dedrick Mills 1 Yd Run (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
NEB
Q2TD
DMDedrick Mills
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Dedrick Mills 1 Yd Run (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
USA
Q3TD
KTKhameron Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Khameron Taylor 13 Yd pass from Cephus Johnson (Frankie Onate Kick)
USA
Q3TD
DFDavyn Flenord
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
18-12
Davyn Flenord 9 Yd pass from Cephus Johnson , (Frankie Onate KICK)
USA
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
JD Spielman 76 Yd Punt Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
USA
Q3TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Eric Lee Jr. 38 Yd Interception Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
USA
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
36-12
Alex Davis 0 Yd Fumble Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cephus Johnson (6) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.74 EPA
Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -4.01 EPA
Tylan Morton (6) — 0.0 yds · -4.17 EPA/play -4.17 EPA

Rushing

Cephus Johnson (6) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
Dedrick Mills (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.04 EPA
Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

Wan'Dale Robinson (158) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
Tra Minter (6) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
Kawaan Baker (6) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cephus Johnson	6	32	59.4%	2	-0.05	-1.74
Adrian Martinez	158	24	54.2%	0	-0.17	-4.01
Tylan Morton	6	1	0.0%	0	-4.17	-4.17
TEAM	6	1	0.0%	0	-5.13	-5.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USA	NEB
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	EPA	Result
Q1	6	2	-0.41	Ended
Q1	6	1	+0.43	Ended
Q1	158	4	-2.91	Ended
Q1	6	2	-3.90	Fumble
Q1	158	1	-2.38	Ended
Q1	6	1	-0.58	Ended
Q1	158	4	-1.75	Ended
Q1	6	9	+1.52	Rush TD
Q1	158	3	-3.26	Ended
Q1	6	5	-0.62	Punt
Q1	158	1	+0.97	Rush TD
Q1	6	1	-0.48	Ended
Q1	158	7	+5.07	Ended
Q2	6	1	0.00	Ended
Q2	158	10	+0.84	Ended
Q2	6	2	-1.35	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Jack Brooks punt for 43 yds , JD Spielman returns for no gain to the Neb 13 JD Spielman fumbled, recovered by SAlab Keith Gallmon (+7.87 EPA)
Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Cephus Johnson pass intercepted Cam Taylor return for 48 yds to the 50 yard line (-6.64 EPA)
Q1 · South Alabama Jaguars · Cephus Johnson sacked by Lamar Jackson for a loss of 4 yards to the Neb 32 Cephus Johnson fumbled, forced by Lamar Jackson, recovered by Neb Carlos Davis , return for 0 yards , return for 3 yds to the Neb 32 (-6.12 EPA)
Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Alex Davis 0 Yd Fumble Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick) (-5.44 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass intercepted A.J. DeShazor return for 18 yds to the SAlab 42 (-5.15 EPA)
Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Eric Lee Jr. 38 Yd Interception Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick) (-5.13 EPA)
Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Tylan Morton pass intercepted Eric Lee Jr. return for no gain to the SAlab 41 (-4.17 EPA)
Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · JD Spielman 76 Yd Punt Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick) (-3.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (35–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Cephus Johnson (6) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: USA at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Alabama Jaguars vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

South Alabama Jaguars 21, Nebraska Cornhuskers 35 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won South Alabama Jaguars vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 21–35.

Where can I find the South Alabama Jaguars vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112238.

Who led South Alabama Jaguars vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Cephus Johnson (6) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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