Quick answer
Georgia State Panthers defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 38–37 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 37, Georgia State Panthers 38.
Game summary
Georgia State Panthers edged Abilene Christian Wildcats 38–37 in Week 1 of the 2014 season.
- Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 13 plays.
- Passing leader: Parker McKenzie (2000) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.53 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Herschel Sims — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Demarcus Thompson — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Abilene Christian Wildcats | 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 37 |
 Georgia State Panthers | 6 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
ACUAbilene Christian WildcatsNick Arbuckle pass complete to Joel Ruiz for 34 yds for a TD (Wil Lutz KICK)
Nik Grau 25 yd FG GOOD
Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Avery Sweeting for 41 yds for a TD GEORGIA ST Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the AblCh 8 GEORGIA ST Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the AblCh 13 (Wil Lutz KICK)
Nik Grau 33 yd FG GOOD
Parker McKenzie pass complete to Cedric Gilbert for 60 yds for a TD ABIL CHRISTIAN Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the GeoSt 8 (Nik Grau KICK)
Nik Grau 42 yd FG GOOD
Jonathan Lytle run for 2 yds for a TD (Wil Lutz KICK)
Parker McKenzie pass complete to Jace Hudson for 24 yds for a TD (Nik Grau KICK)
Parker McKenzie pass complete to Jamie Walker for 23 yds for a TD (Nik Grau KICK)
Wil Lutz 26 yd FG GOOD
Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Joel Ruiz for 9 yds for a TD (Wil Lutz KICK)
Parker McKenzie pass complete to Cade Stone for 7 yds for a TD (Nik Grau KICK)
Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Lynquez Blair for 27 yds for a TD (Wil Lutz KICK)
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GAST
Q1TD JRJoel RuizPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Joel Ruiz for 34 yds for a TD (Wil Lutz KICK)
- ACU
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 3-6
Nik Grau 25 yd FG GOOD
- GAST
Q2TD ASAvery SweetingPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-12
Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Avery Sweeting for 41 yds for a TD GEORGIA ST Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the AblCh 8 GEORGIA ST Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the AblCh 13 (Wil Lutz KICK)
- ACU
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 6-12
Nik Grau 33 yd FG GOOD
- ACU
Q2TD CGCedric GilbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-12
Parker McKenzie pass complete to Cedric Gilbert for 60 yds for a TD ABIL CHRISTIAN Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the GeoSt 8 (Nik Grau KICK)
- ACU
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 15-12
Nik Grau 42 yd FG GOOD
- GAST
Q2TD JLJonathan LytlePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-18
Jonathan Lytle run for 2 yds for a TD (Wil Lutz KICK)
- ACU
Q3TD JHJace HudsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-18
Parker McKenzie pass complete to Jace Hudson for 24 yds for a TD (Nik Grau KICK)
- ACU
Q3TD JWJamie WalkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 27-18
Parker McKenzie pass complete to Jamie Walker for 23 yds for a TD (Nik Grau KICK)
- GAST
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 27-21
Wil Lutz 26 yd FG GOOD
- GAST
Q4TD JRJoel RuizPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 27-27
Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Joel Ruiz for 9 yds for a TD (Wil Lutz KICK)
- ACU
Q4TD CSCade StonePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 33-27
Parker McKenzie pass complete to Cade Stone for 7 yds for a TD (Nik Grau KICK)
- GAST
Q4TD LBLynquez BlairPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 33-33
Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Lynquez Blair for 27 yds for a TD (Wil Lutz KICK)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Parker McKenzie (2000) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +21.51 EPA
- Nick Arbuckle (2247) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +17.09 EPA
- TEAM (2247) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -0.26 EPA
Rushing
- Herschel Sims (2000) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
- Krysten Hammon (2247) — 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
- De'Andre Brown (2000) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
Receiving
- Demarcus Thompson (2000) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
- Robert Davis (2247) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
- Lynquez Blair (2247) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker McKenzie | 2000 | 41 | 73.2% | 0 | 4 | +0.53 | +21.51 |
| Nick Arbuckle | 2247 | 45 | 68.9% | 0 | 4 | +0.38 | +17.09 |
| TEAM | 2247 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.26 | -0.26 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ACU | GAST |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2247 | 2 | 0 | +0.65 | Ended |
| Q1 | 2000 | 3 | 0 | -2.34 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2247 | 1 | 0 | +3.01 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 2247 | 4 | 0 | +1.14 | Ended |
| Q1 | 2000 | 3 | 0 | -2.39 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2247 | 8 | 0 | -1.88 | Interception |
| Q1 | 2000 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal |
| Q1 | 2000 | 13 | 0 | +1.48 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2000 | 1 | 0 | +0.35 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2247 | 1 | 0 | +7.41 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 2247 | 5 | 0 | +0.18 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2000 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal |
| Q2 | 2000 | 4 | 0 | +0.21 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2247 | 4 | 0 | -3.13 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 2000 | 1 | 0 | +7.55 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 2000 | 3 | 0 | +0.53 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Parker McKenzie pass complete to Cedric Gilbert for 60 yds for a TD ABIL CHRISTIAN Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the GeoSt 8 (Nik Grau KICK) (+7.55 EPA)
- Q2 · Georgia State Panthers · Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Avery Sweeting for 41 yds for a TD GEORGIA ST Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the AblCh 8 GEORGIA ST Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the AblCh 13 (Wil Lutz KICK) (+7.41 EPA)
- Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Nick Arbuckle pass intercepted Angel Lopez return for 12 yds to the AblCh 33 (-6.65 EPA)
- Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Parker McKenzie pass intercepted Joseph Peterson return for 28 yds to the AblCh 44 (-5.8 EPA)
- Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Parker McKenzie run for 6 yds to the GeoSt 39 for a 1ST down GEORGIA ST Penalty, Personal Foul (Tarris Batiste) to the GeoSt 24 for a 1ST down (+5.25 EPA)
- Q3 · Georgia State Panthers · Nick Arbuckle pass intercepted Justin Stewart return for no gain to the AblCh 36 (-4.31 EPA)
- Q4 · Georgia State Panthers · Nick Arbuckle pass complete to Lynquez Blair for 27 yds for a TD (Wil Lutz KICK) (+3.81 EPA)
- Q2 · Georgia State Panthers · Kyler Neal run for 10 yds to the AblCh 48 Kyler Neal fumbled, recovered by AblCh Justin Stewart (-3.76 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Georgia State Panthers controlled the final (38–37) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Parker McKenzie (2000) — yds, 4 TD.
- EPA edge: ACU 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 Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Georgia State Panthers?
Abilene Christian Wildcats 37, Georgia State Panthers 38 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.
Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Georgia State Panthers?
Georgia State Panthers won with a final score of 37–38.
Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Georgia State Panthers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400548403.
Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Georgia State Panthers in passing?
Parker McKenzie (2000) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Abilene Christian Wildcats at Georgia State Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Abilene Christian Wildcats
Now 0-1 L
Georgia State Panthers
Now 1-0 W
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