Kennesaw State Owls vs. Samford Bulldogs: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Samford Bulldogs defeated Kennesaw State Owls 27–17 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Kennesaw State Owls 17, Samford Bulldogs 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kennesaw State Owls	6	0	9	0	17
Samford Bulldogs	0	12	0	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Michael Hiers (Samford) — 270.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +14.65 EPA
• Xavier Shepherd (Kennesaw State) — 119.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -6.67 EPA

Rushing

• Xavier Shepherd (Kennesaw State) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
• Jay Stanton (Samford) — 90.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Preston Daniels (Kennesaw State) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.85 EPA

Receiving

• Kendall Watson (Samford) — 9 rec · 187.0 yds +1.96 EPA
• DJ Rias (Samford) — 2 rec · 2.0 yds -1.20 EPA
• Chandler Smith (Samford) — 3 rec · 67.0 yds +2.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Hiers	Samford	26	69.2%	270	4	+0.56	+14.65
Xavier Shepherd	Kennesaw State	15	33.3%	119	0	-0.45	-6.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kennesaw State	Samford
Plays	75	56
EPA / play	-0.016	+0.131
Total EPA	-1.22	+7.34
Success rate	37.3%	48.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.445	+0.563
Rush EPA / play	+0.091	-0.244
Yards	357	397

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Samford	3	5	-3.03	Punt
Q1	Kennesaw State	8	85	+7.49	Rush TD
Q1	Samford	3	5	-2.30	Punt
Q1	Kennesaw State	11	47	+0.16	Punt
Q1	Samford	6	50	-2.22	Fumble
Q1	Kennesaw State	9	26	-4.39	Ended
Q2	Samford	7	54	+4.51	Pass TD
Q2	Kennesaw State	5	-2	-3.08	Punt
Q2	Samford	4	40	+3.85	Pass TD
Q2	Kennesaw State	6	17	-1.08	Punt
Q2	Samford	5	18	-0.04	Ended
Q3	Kennesaw State	14	54	+1.07	Field goal
Q3	Samford	1	-8	-5.48	Fumble
Q3	Kennesaw State	5	13	+2.23	Rush TD
Q3	Samford	5	29	-0.96	Missed FG
Q3	Kennesaw State	5	18	-1.54	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.86 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Xavier Shepherd pass intercepted (-5.65 EPA)
3. Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.48 EPA)
4. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Xavier Shepherd pass to Nykeem Farrow for 72 yards (2nd & 14) (+5.39 EPA)
5. Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Kendall Watson for a touchdown (28 yards) (+4.38 EPA)
6. Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Kendall Watson for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.91 EPA)
7. Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Chandler Smith for a touchdown (31 yards) (+3.89 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Preston Daniels rushes 26 yards for a touchdown (+3.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Samford Bulldogs controlled the final (27–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 270.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Samford at 0.131 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 Kennesaw State Owls vs Samford Bulldogs?

Kennesaw State Owls 17, Samford Bulldogs 27 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Kennesaw State Owls vs Samford Bulldogs?

Samford Bulldogs won with a final score of 17–27.

Where can I find the Kennesaw State Owls vs Samford Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418645.

Who led Kennesaw State Owls vs Samford Bulldogs in passing?

Michael Hiers (Samford) led passers with 270.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kennesaw State Owls at Samford Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.