Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Little Rock Buffaloes: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Little Rock Buffaloes defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 17–10 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 10, Little Rock Buffaloes 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Marshall Thundering Herd	0	6	3	0	10
Little Rock Buffaloes	0	0	0	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• TEAM (276) — 0.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -0.23 EPA
• Kyle Vantrease (2084) — 0.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -2.42 EPA
• Grant Wells (276) — 0.0 yds · -0.22 EPA/play -4.83 EPA

Rushing

• Kevin Marks Jr. (2084) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Sheldon Evans (276) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Knowledge McDaniel (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Jovany Ruiz (2084) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Corey Gammage (276) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Antonio Nunn (2084) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TEAM	276	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.23	-0.23
Kyle Vantrease	2084	26	61.5%	0	0	-0.09	-2.42
Grant Wells	276	22	59.1%	0	0	-0.22	-4.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MRSH	BUFF
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	2084	4	0	+2.47	Ended
Q1	276	4	0	-0.57	Punt
Q1	2084	9	0	-3.57	Ended
Q1	276	3	0	-3.13	Punt
Q1	2084	11	0	+1.21	Missed FG
Q2	2084	1	0	-0.12	Ended
Q2	276	1	0	+1.27	Rush TD
Q2	276	11	0	+4.98	Ended
Q2	2084	9	0	-2.63	Field goal
Q2	276	3	0	-1.34	Punt
Q2	2084	1	0	+1.89	Rush TD
Q2	2084	11	0	+0.65	Ended
Q3	276	6	0	-0.36	Missed FG
Q3	2084	3	0	-2.29	Punt
Q3	276	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	276	13	0	+3.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Kyle Vantrease pass intercepted Nazeeh Johnson return for no gain to the Marsh 10 (-4.14 EPA)
2. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Alex McNulty 34 yd FG MISSED (-3.52 EPA)
3. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · Vantrease, Kyle pass incomplete to Wilson, Trevor, PENALTY MARSHALL pass interference (Bowers, Joshua) 15 yards to the BUFFALO37, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN BUFFALO. (+3.16 EPA)
4. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Shane Ciucci 43 yd FG MISSED (-3.02 EPA)
5. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Kyle Vantrease pass incomplete to Jovany Ruiz (-2.98 EPA)
6. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells pass complete to Corey Gammage for 31 yds to the Buff 3 for a 1ST down (+2.89 EPA)
7. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells sacked by Eric Black for a loss of 10 yards to the Marsh 27 (-2.83 EPA)
8. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Antonio Nunn for 12 yds to the Marsh 1 for a 1ST down (+2.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Little Rock Buffaloes controlled the final (17–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: TEAM (276) — yds.
• EPA edge: MRSH 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 Marshall Thundering Herd vs Little Rock Buffaloes?

Marshall Thundering Herd 10, Little Rock Buffaloes 17 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs Little Rock Buffaloes?

Little Rock Buffaloes won with a final score of 10–17.

Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs Little Rock Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401256141.

Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs Little Rock Buffaloes in passing?

TEAM (276) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Marshall Thundering Herd at Little Rock Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.