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Georgia Southern Eagles vs. App State Mountaineers: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Mountaineers defeat Eagles 31–13 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Georgia Southern Eagles vs. App State Mountaineers (Week 8).

Georgia Southern Eagles 13 6-2
Final 13–31
App State Mountaineers 31 7-1 Winner
Winner
App State Mountaineers
Final score
13–31
Halftime
Georgia Southern Eagles 6–15 App State Mountaineers
Top passer
Taylor Lamb

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Quick answer

App State Mountaineers defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 31–13 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Georgia Southern Eagles 13, App State Mountaineers 31.

Game summary

App State Mountaineers rolled past Georgia Southern Eagles 31–13 in Week 8 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Taylor Lamb (2026) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.80 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Marcus Cox — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Simms McElfresh — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Georgia Southern Eagles600613
App State Mountaineers3126631

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

GASOGeorgia Southern Eagles
APPApp State Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. APP
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Zach Matics 44 yd FG GOOD

  2. GASO
    Q1TD
    KEKevin Ellison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Kevin Ellison run for 12 yds for a TD, (Alex Hanks KICK)

  3. APP
    Q2TD
    SMSimms McElfresh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Taylor Lamb pass complete to Simms McElfresh for 9 yds for a TD, (Zach Matics KICK)

  4. APP
    Q2TD
    MCMarcus Cox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-15

    Marcus Cox run for 18 yds for a TD, (Zach Matics KICK)

  5. APP
    Q3TD
    BBBarrett Burns

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-21

    Taylor Lamb pass complete to Barrett Burns for 33 yds for a TD, (Zach Matics KICK)

  6. GASO
    Q4TD
    LRLA Ramsby

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-21

    LA Ramsby 19 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)

  7. APP
    Q4TD
    MCMarcus Cox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-27

    Marcus Cox run for 6 yds for a TD, (Zach Matics KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Taylor Lamb (2026) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.80 EPA/play +15.90 EPA
  • Kevin Ellison (290) — 0.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -1.92 EPA
  • Favian Upshaw (290) — 0.0 yds · -1.23 EPA/play -2.46 EPA

Rushing

  • Marcus Cox (2026) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.19 EPA
  • Matt Breida (290) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
  • Jalin Moore (2026) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • Simms McElfresh (2026) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.82 EPA
  • Derek Keaton (290) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
  • Myles Campbell (290) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Taylor Lamb20262070.0%02+0.80+15.90
Kevin Ellison2901241.7%00-0.16-1.92
Favian Upshaw29020.0%00-1.23-2.46

Team EPA comparison

StatGASOAPP
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q129010-0.79Ended
Q1202650-0.64Punt
Q129090-2.18Punt
Q1202600Field goal
Q1202660+0.53Ended
Q129010+2.20Rush TD
Q129070+3.67Ended
Q2202680+1.72Missed FG
Q229030-1.50Punt
Q22026100+5.60Pass TD
Q229030-2.68Punt
Q2202610+2.83Rush TD
Q2202640+0.65Ended
Q229020-0.63Punt
Q3202630-2.93Ended
Q329050-1.71Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Alex Hanks 35 yd FG MISSED (-3.82 EPA)
  2. Q4 · App State Mountaineers · Terrence Upshaw run for 8 yds to the GeoSo 2 for a 1ST down (-3.49 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Kevin Ellison pass complete to Myles Campbell for 19 yds to the GeoSo 47 for a 1ST down APPALACHIAN ST Penalty, Defensive Offside (Olawale Dada) declined for a 1ST down (+3.32 EPA)
  4. Q3 · App State Mountaineers · Taylor Lamb pass complete to Simms McElfresh for 25 yds to the AppSt 46 for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Kevin Ellison pass intercepted Mondo Williams return for 19 yds to the AppSt 42 APPALACHIAN ST Penalty, Illegal Block (Kennan Gilchrist) to the AppSt 48 (-2.98 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Kevin Ellison run for 30 yds to the AppSt 19 for a 1ST down (+2.98 EPA)
  7. Q2 · App State Mountaineers · Marcus Cox run for 18 yds for a TD, (Zach Matics KICK) (+2.83 EPA)
  8. Q4 · App State Mountaineers · Marcus Cox run for 6 yds for a TD, (Zach Matics KICK) (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • App State Mountaineers controlled the final (31–13) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Taylor Lamb (2026) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: GASO 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 Georgia Southern Eagles vs App State Mountaineers?

Georgia Southern Eagles 13, App State Mountaineers 31 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs App State Mountaineers?

App State Mountaineers won with a final score of 13–31.

Where can I find the Georgia Southern Eagles vs App State Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400787455.

Who led Georgia Southern Eagles vs App State Mountaineers in passing?

Taylor Lamb (2026) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia Southern Eagles at App State Mountaineers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Georgia Southern Eagles

Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L

App State Mountaineers

Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W