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Howard Bison vs. Kent State Golden Flashes: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Flashes defeat Bison 38–31 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Howard Bison vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (Week 2).

Howard Bison 31 1-1
Final 31–38
Kent State Golden Flashes 38 1-1 Winner
Winner
Kent State Golden Flashes
Final score
31–38
Halftime
Howard Bison 12–18 Kent State Golden Flashes
Top passer
Caylin Newton

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Quick answer

Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Howard Bison 38–31 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: Howard Bison 31, Kent State Golden Flashes 38.

Game summary

Kent State Golden Flashes beat Howard Bison 38–31 in Week 2 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Caylin Newton (47) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.61 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Nick Holley — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Kyle Anthony — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Howard Bison6611631
Kent State Golden Flashes12601238

Scoring Map

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

HOWHoward Bison
KENTKent State Golden Flashes

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOW
    Q1TD
    KAKyle Anthony

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Caylin Newton pass complete to Kyle Anthony for 16 yds for a TD, (Dakota Lebofsky KICK)

  2. KENT
    Q1TD
    JRJustin Rankin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Nick Holley pass complete to Justin Rankin for 25 yds for a TD, (Shane Hynes KICK)

  3. KENT
    Q1TD
    NHNick Holley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Nick Holley run for 38 yds for a TD, (Shane Hynes KICK)

  4. HOW
    Q2TD
    APAnthony Philyaw

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Anthony Philyaw run for 75 yds for a TD, (Dakota Lebofsky KICK)

  5. KENT
    Q2TD
    RJRaekwon James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Nick Holley pass complete to Raekwon James for 25 yds for a TD, (Shane Hynes KICK)

  6. HOW
    Q3TD
    CNCaylin Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    Caylin Newton run for 1 yd for a TD, (Dakota Lebofsky KICK)

  7. HOW
    Q3Safety
    TTEAM

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    20-18

    TEAM run for a loss of 5 yards for a SAFETY TEAM fumbled, recovered by Howrd for a SAFETY

  8. HOW
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    23-18

    Dakota Lebofsky 23 yd FG GOOD

  9. HOW
    Q4TD
    CNCaylin Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    29-18

    Caylin Newton run for 4 yds for a TD, (Dakota Lebofsky KICK)

  10. KENT
    Q4TD
    KGKesean Gamble

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    29-24

    Kesean Gamble run for 3 yds for a TD, (Shane Hynes KICK)

  11. KENT
    Q4TD
    KGKesean Gamble

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    29-30

    Kesean Gamble run for 1 yd for a TD, (N. Holley Run For Two-point Conversion)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Caylin Newton (47) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +14.04 EPA
  • Nick Holley (2309) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +1.87 EPA
  • Kalen Johnson (47) — 0.0 yds · -1.71 EPA/play -1.71 EPA

Rushing

  • Nick Holley (2309) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
  • Anthony Philyaw (47) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
  • Caylin Newton (47) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.24 EPA

Receiving

  • Kyle Anthony (47) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA
  • Jequez Ezzard (47) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.64 EPA
  • Justin Rankin (2309) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Caylin Newton472339.1%01+0.61+14.04
Nick Holley23091546.7%02+0.12+1.87
Kalen Johnson471100.0%00-1.71-1.71

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1230920+0.77Ended
Q14750-1.62Punt
Q1230930-3.06Punt
Q14740-1.47Punt
Q1230930-2.18Punt
Q14710+3.39Pass TD
Q14720+6.48Ended
Q1230910+2.70Pass TD
Q1230940-0.11Ended
Q14730-1.72Punt
Q1230910+2.89Rush TD
Q14730-2.56Punt
Q2230940-1.12Ended
Q24730-1.67Punt
Q2230920-3.49Fumble
Q24710+6.00Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Howard Bison · Caylin Newton pass complete to Jequez Ezzard for 75 yds to the KntSt 2 for a 1ST down (+6.57 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Howard Bison · Anthony Philyaw run for 75 yds for a TD, (Dakota Lebofsky KICK) (+6.0 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Howard Bison · Caylin Newton pass complete to Jequez Ezzard for 43 yds to the KENTST 15 for a 1ST down KENT ST Penalty, personal foul (7 Yards) to the KntSt 8 for a 1ST down (+5.93 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Howard Bison · Caylin Newton run for a loss of 2 yards to the Howrd 34 Caylin Newton fumbled, forced by Nick Faulkner, recovered by KntSt Theo Eboigbe (-5.41 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Kavious Price run for 8 yds to the Howrd 40 Kavious Price fumbled, forced by Tye Freeland, recovered by Howrd David Lee (-4.69 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Howard Bison · Caylin Newton pass complete to Kyle Anthony for 10 yds to the KntSt 4 for a 1ST down (+3.7 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Nick Holley pass complete to Raekwon James for 25 yds for a TD, (Shane Hynes KICK) (+3.63 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Howard Bison · Caylin Newton pass complete to Kyle Anthony for 41 yds to the KENTST 48 for a 1ST down KENT ST Penalty, targeting (Jon Cunningham) to the KntSt 33 for a 1ST down (+3.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Kent State Golden Flashes controlled the final (38–31) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Caylin Newton (47) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: HOW 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 Howard Bison vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Howard Bison 31, Kent State Golden Flashes 38 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Howard Bison vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Kent State Golden Flashes won with a final score of 31–38.

Where can I find the Howard Bison vs Kent State Golden Flashes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400944896.

Who led Howard Bison vs Kent State Golden Flashes in passing?

Caylin Newton (47) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Howard Bison at Kent State Golden Flashes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Howard Bison

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Kent State Golden Flashes

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W