Central Arkansas Bears vs. UAB Blazers: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UAB Blazers defeated Central Arkansas Bears 45–35 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Central Arkansas Bears 35, UAB Blazers 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Arkansas Bears	6	6	0	12	35
UAB Blazers	12	18	3	12	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tyler Johnston III (5) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.09 EPA
• Bryson Lucero (5) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.31 EPA/play -2.83 EPA
• Breylin Smith (2110) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -5.25 EPA

Rushing

• Spencer Brown (5) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• Jermaine Brown Jr. (5) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA
• Kierre Crossley (2110) — 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Austin Watkins (5) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Lujuan Winningham (2110) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Christian Richmond (2110) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Johnston III	5	25	68.0%	0	2	+0.00	+0.09
Bryson Lucero	5	9	66.7%	0	2	-0.31	-2.83
Breylin Smith	2110	41	61.0%	0	3	-0.13	-5.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CARK	UAB
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	2110	1	0	+1.67	Rush TD
Q1	5	2	0	-8.56	Interception
Q1	2110	5	0	-1.24	Ended
Q1	5	1	0	+0.90	Rush TD
Q1	5	8	0	+3.51	Ended
Q1	2110	3	0	-2.57	Ended
Q1	5	1	0	+3.39	Pass TD
Q1	5	11	0	+1.97	Ended
Q1	2110	6	0	+0.11	Missed FG
Q2	5	7	0	-5.69	Touchdown
Q2	5	3	0	+0.11	Ended
Q2	2110	1	0	+2.47	Pass TD
Q2	2110	7	0	-1.40	Ended
Q2	5	7	0	+2.70	Pass TD
Q2	2110	7	0	+0.95	Ended
Q2	5	1	0	+2.49	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · UAB Blazers · Bryson Lucero pass complete to Trea Shropshire for 2 yds for a TD Trea Shropshire fumbled, recovered by CArk Robert Rochell , return for 35 yds, (Chandler Caughron KICK) (-8.15 EPA)
2. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Tyler Johnston III pass intercepted Malik Wilson return for 34 yds to the UAB 4 (-7.86 EPA)
3. Q4 · UAB Blazers · Kyle Greenwell punt for 53 yds , Tyler Hudson returns for a loss of 1 yard to the CArk 30 Tyler Hudson fumbled, recovered by UAB (+5.64 EPA)
4. Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Breylin Smith pass intercepted Keondre Swoopes return for 19 yds to the CArk 43 (-4.26 EPA)
5. Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Seren Hughes-Ford punt for 27 yds , Myron Mitchell returns for a loss of 2 yards to the UAB 15 Myron Mitchell fumbled, recovered by CArk (+3.81 EPA)
6. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Tyler Johnston III pass complete to Gerrit Prince for 6 yds for a TD, (Matthew Quinn KICK) (+3.39 EPA)
7. Q1 · Central Arkansas Bears · Smith, Breylin pass complete to Richmond, Christian for 11 yards to the UAB33, PENALTY UAB holding 10 yards to the UAB34, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN CENTRALARK. (+3.39 EPA)
8. Q1 · Central Arkansas Bears · Breylin Smith pass complete to Christian Richmond for 35 yds to the UAB 40 for a 1ST down (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UAB Blazers controlled the final (45–35) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tyler Johnston III (5) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: CARK 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 Central Arkansas Bears vs UAB Blazers?

Central Arkansas Bears 35, UAB Blazers 45 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs UAB Blazers?

UAB Blazers won with a final score of 35–45.

Where can I find the Central Arkansas Bears vs UAB Blazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401238035.

Who led Central Arkansas Bears vs UAB Blazers in passing?

Tyler Johnston III (5) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Arkansas Bears at UAB Blazers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.