Lamar Cardinals vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Lamar Cardinals 28–14 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Lamar Cardinals 14, Abilene Christian Wildcats 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lamar Cardinals	12	0	0	0	14
Abilene Christian Wildcats	6	12	0	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 250.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +11.49 EPA
• Mike Chandler (Lamar) — 200.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.15 EPA
• Peyton Mansell (Abilene Christian) — 0.0 yds · -2.16 EPA/play -2.16 EPA

Rushing

• Rovaughn Banks Jr. (Abilene Christian) — 54.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Anthony Smith (Abilene Christian) — 65.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA
• Khalan Griffin (Lamar) — 39.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Kendall Catalon (Abilene Christian) — 7 rec · 119.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• Tristan Golightly (Abilene Christian) — 3 rec · 43.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Kobe Clark (Abilene Christian) — 6 rec · 71.0 yds +1.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maverick McIvor	Abilene Christian	41	53.7%	250	2	+0.28	+11.49
Mike Chandler	Lamar	25	32.0%	200	2	-0.01	-0.15
Peyton Mansell	Abilene Christian	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.16	-2.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lamar	Abilene Christian
Plays	47	83
EPA / play	-0.154	+0.035
Total EPA	-7.23	+2.88
Success rate	23.4%	37.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.006	+0.222
Rush EPA / play	-0.322	-0.157
Yards	272	425

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Abilene Christian	12	84	+8.00	Rush TD
Q1	Lamar	3	65	+5.56	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	2	-2.36	Punt
Q1	Lamar	3	5	-2.99	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	10	62	+1.45	Missed FG
Q1	Lamar	1	75	+5.78	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	8	60	+1.82	Pass TD
Q2	Lamar	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	8	23	-4.36	Missed FG
Q2	Lamar	3	1	-1.82	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	7	62	+5.31	Rush TD
Q2	Lamar	3	8	-0.55	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	1	-1	-0.70	Ended
Q3	Lamar	3	7	-2.25	Punt
Q3	Abilene Christian	12	69	-1.77	Ended
Q3	Lamar	12	60	-1.20	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Lamar Cardinals · Mike Chandler pass to Jalen Dummett for a touchdown (59 yards) (+6.35 EPA)
2. Q1 · Lamar Cardinals · Mike Chandler pass to Sevonne Rhea for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.78 EPA)
3. Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Punt (-5.17 EPA)
4. Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Kendall Catalon rushes 37 yards for a touchdown (+4.68 EPA)
5. Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Penalty (4th & 6) (+4.39 EPA)
6. Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Kendall Catalon for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.63 EPA)
7. Q4 · Lamar Cardinals · Mike Chandler pass to Jeremy Davis for 16 yards (4th & 10) (+3.6 EPA)
8. Q1 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Kobe Clark for 13 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Abilene Christian Wildcats controlled the final (28–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 250.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Abilene Christian at 0.035 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 Lamar Cardinals vs Abilene Christian Wildcats?

Lamar Cardinals 14, Abilene Christian Wildcats 28 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Lamar Cardinals vs Abilene Christian Wildcats?

Abilene Christian Wildcats won with a final score of 14–28.

Where can I find the Lamar Cardinals vs Abilene Christian Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418782.

Who led Lamar Cardinals vs Abilene Christian Wildcats in passing?

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) led passers with 250.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Lamar Cardinals at Abilene Christian Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.