Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Marshall Thundering Herd: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 36–21 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 36, Marshall Thundering Herd 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns	9	6	0	18	36
Marshall Thundering Herd	6	6	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Levi Lewis (309) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +5.63 EPA
• Chandler Fields (309) — 0.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +0.15 EPA
• Grant Wells (276) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -15.12 EPA

Rushing

• Rasheen Ali (276) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.35 EPA
• Montrell Johnson (309) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
• Emani Bailey (309) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Corey Gammage (276) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Dontae Fleming (309) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.67 EPA
• Michael Jefferson (309) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Levi Lewis	309	32	59.4%	0	1	+0.18	+5.63
Chandler Fields	309	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.15	+0.15
Grant Wells	276	27	55.6%	0	0	-0.56	-15.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UL	MRSH
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	309	2	0	-0.65	Ended
Q1	276	1	0	+5.84	Rush TD
Q1	276	1	0	-1.12	Ended
Q1	309	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	276	1	0	+1.02	Ended
Q1	309	12	0	-2.15	Ended
Q1	276	3	0	-3.35	Punt
Q1	309	1	0	+2.07	Pass TD
Q1	309	12	0	+3.65	Ended
Q2	309	3	0	-2.62	Field goal
Q2	276	1	0	-2.93	Interception
Q2	309	1	0	+3.80	Ended
Q2	276	2	0	+0.36	Ended
Q2	309	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	276	1	0	+0.20	Ended
Q2	309	6	0	+2.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rasheen Ali 63 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick) (+5.84 EPA)
2. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Levi Lewis pass complete to Michael Jefferson for 48 yds to the Marsh 12 for a 1ST down (+4.61 EPA)
3. Q3 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Levi Lewis pass incomplete to Dontae Fleming (-4.17 EPA)
4. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Levi Lewis pass complete to Michael Jefferson for 54 yds to the Marsh 17 for a 1ST down (+3.91 EPA)
5. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Levi Lewis pass complete to Jacob Bernard for 42 yds to the Marsh 4 for a 1ST down (+3.8 EPA)
6. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells sacked by Andre Jones for a loss of 7 yards to the Marsh 31 Grant Wells fumbled, forced by Andre Jones, recovered by LaLaf Kris Moncrief , return for 0 yards (-3.59 EPA)
7. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Levi Lewis run for 55 yds to the Marsh 20 for a 1ST down (+3.53 EPA)
8. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rasheen Ali 9 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns controlled the final (36–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Levi Lewis (309) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UL 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 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 36, Marshall Thundering Herd 21 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won with a final score of 36–21.

Where can I find the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331171.

Who led Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

Levi Lewis (309) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Marshall Thundering Herd in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.