Louisville Cardinals vs. Ole Miss Rebels: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ole Miss Rebels defeated Louisville Cardinals 43–24 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Louisville Cardinals 24, Ole Miss Rebels 43.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisville Cardinals	0	0	9	12	24
Ole Miss Rebels	9	15	3	12	43

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Corral (145) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +16.70 EPA
• Braden Smith (97) — 0.0 yds · +0.75 EPA/play +0.75 EPA
• Malik Cunningham (97) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.29 EPA

Rushing

• Malik Cunningham (97) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.41 EPA
• Jerrion Ealy (145) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
• Jalen Mitchell (97) — 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Dontario Drummond (145) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA
• Josh Johnson (97) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Marshon Ford (97) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Corral	145	32	65.6%	0	1	+0.52	+16.70
Braden Smith	97	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.75	+0.75
Malik Cunningham	97	34	64.7%	0	1	+0.01	+0.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LOU	MISS
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	97	4	0	-1.14	Ended
Q1	145	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	145	6	0	-0.75	Ended
Q1	97	2	0	-1.67	Punt
Q1	145	3	0	-2.98	Punt
Q1	97	11	0	-2.85	Ended
Q1	145	1	0	-0.50	Rush TD
Q1	145	10	0	+6.73	Ended
Q2	145	5	0	+1.33	Field goal
Q2	97	14	0	-2.96	Ended
Q2	145	1	0	+0.77	Rush TD
Q2	145	2	0	+2.35	Ended
Q2	97	1	0	-3.94	Interception
Q2	145	3	0	-1.81	Punt
Q2	97	3	0	-1.11	Punt
Q2	145	1	0	+1.14	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham run for a loss of 2 yards to the Miss 41 (-4.34 EPA)
2. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass complete to Braden Smith for 4 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK) (+4.31 EPA)
3. Q2 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass intercepted Deantre Prince return for 15 yds to the Lvile 35 (-3.94 EPA)
4. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass complete to Marshon Ford for 28 yds to the Miss 31 for a 1ST down (+3.65 EPA)
5. Q4 · Ole Miss Rebels · TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the Lvile 19 (-3.6 EPA)
6. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass complete to Justin Marshall for 15 yds to the Miss 3 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ole Miss Rebels · Matt Corral pass complete to Dontario Drummond for 17 yds to the Lvile 29 for a 1ST down (+3.2 EPA)
8. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Jalen Mitchell run for 17 yds to the Miss 22 for a 1ST down (+2.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ole Miss Rebels controlled the final (43–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matt Corral (145) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: LOU 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 Louisville Cardinals vs Ole Miss Rebels?

Louisville Cardinals 24, Ole Miss Rebels 43 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs Ole Miss Rebels?

Ole Miss Rebels won with a final score of 24–43.

Where can I find the Louisville Cardinals vs Ole Miss Rebels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282055.

Who led Louisville Cardinals vs Ole Miss Rebels in passing?

Matt Corral (145) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Louisville Cardinals at Ole Miss Rebels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.