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North Alabama Lions vs. Indiana State Sycamores: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Sycamores defeat Lions 17–14 in Week 1

ShunDerrick Powell paced the box score as Sycamores closed out a 14–17 Week 1 finish.

North Alabama Lions 14 0-1
Final 14–17
Indiana State Sycamores 17 1-0 Winner
Winner
Indiana State Sycamores
Final score
14–17
Halftime
North Alabama Lions 6–6 Indiana State Sycamores
Top passer
Noah Walters
FantasyHQ MVP
ShunDerrick Powell

Top CFB performers · Lions

  • Noah Walters 79.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +4.5 EPA
  • ShunDerrick Powell 70.0 yds · 1 TD +4.9 EPA
  • Noah Walters 20.0 yds +0.0 EPA

Top CFB performers · Sycamores

  • incomplete 0.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -2.7 EPA
  • Tee Hodge 68.0 yds +0.9 EPA
  • Justin Dinka 65.0 yds -3.1 EPA

Quick answer

Indiana State Sycamores defeated North Alabama Lions 17–14 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: North Alabama Lions 14, Indiana State Sycamores 17.

Game summary

Indiana State Sycamores edged North Alabama Lions 17–14 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 79.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.50 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: ShunDerrick Powell — 70.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Kevin Barnett — 3 rec, 44.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: North Alabama (-0.133/play) vs Indiana State (-0.394/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
North Alabama Lions0606014
Indiana State Sycamores3306317

Scoring Map

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

UNANorth Alabama Lions
INSTIndiana State Sycamores

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Indiana State
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 5
    Score
    0-3

    Field goal good from 22 yards

  2. Indiana State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 9
    Score
    0-6

    Field goal good from 26 yards

  3. North Alabama
    Q2TD
    SPShunDerrick Powell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    ShunDerrick Powell rushes 12 yards for a touchdown

  4. Indiana State
    Q4TD
    TFTyce Ferrell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Gavin Screws pass to Tyce Ferrell for a touchdown (2 yards)

  5. North Alabama
    Q4TD
    CSCorson Swan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Noah Walters pass to Corson Swan for a touchdown (10 yards)

  6. Indiana State
    OTFG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 8
    Score
    12-15

    Field goal good from 25 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 79.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +4.53 EPA
  • incomplete (Indiana State) — 0.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -2.68 EPA
  • Rett Files (North Alabama) — 15.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -2.93 EPA

Rushing

  • ShunDerrick Powell (North Alabama) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
  • Tee Hodge (Indiana State) — 68.0 yds +0.09 EPA
  • Justin Dinka (Indiana State) — 65.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

  • Kevin Barnett (Indiana State) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds -0.63 EPA
  • Takairee Kenebrew (North Alabama) — 2 rec · 58.0 yds +0.42 EPA
  • Daijon Collins (Indiana State) — 3 rec · 9.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Noah WaltersNorth Alabama1060.0%791+0.50+4.53
incompleteIndiana State90.0%00-0.30-2.68
Rett FilesNorth Alabama933.3%150-0.33-2.93
incompleteNorth Alabama80.0%00-0.52-4.16
Jaylen GipsonNorth Alabama1136.4%140-0.43-4.78
Gavin ScrewsIndiana State2070.0%1281-0.64-12.87

Team EPA comparison

StatNorth AlabamaIndiana State
Plays6951
EPA / play-0.133-0.394
Total EPA-9.07-20.09
Success rate33.3%35.3%
Pass EPA / play-0.198-0.536
Rush EPA / play-0.056-0.206
Yards196251

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Indiana State32-3.18Ended
Q1North Alabama515-0.15Ended
Q1Indiana State253+2.58Ended
Q1North Alabama513-2.30Ended
Q1Indiana State39-1.82Ended
Q1North Alabama422+2.10Ended
Q1North Alabama10-1.11Punt
Q1Indiana State00Field goal
Q1Indiana State9760.00Punt
Q2North Alabama3-20.00Ended
Q2Indiana State140.00Ended
Q2North Alabama190.00Ended
Q2Indiana State3350.00Ended
Q2North Alabama4220.00Ended
Q2Indiana State3-180.00Ended
Q2North Alabama2-13-3.23Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Gavin Screws pass intercepted (-6.44 EPA)
  2. Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Corson Swan for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.63 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Fumble (-3.29 EPA)
  4. Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Punt (-3.26 EPA)
  5. Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Rett Files sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 4) (-3.23 EPA)
  6. Q2 · North Alabama Lions · ShunDerrick Powell rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+3.17 EPA)
  7. Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Jaylen Gipson pass to Andre Little for 20 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.94 EPA)
  8. Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Rett Files pass to Kobe Warden for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Indiana State Sycamores controlled the final (17–14) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 79.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: North Alabama at -0.133 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 North Alabama Lions vs Indiana State Sycamores?

North Alabama Lions 14, Indiana State Sycamores 17 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won North Alabama Lions vs Indiana State Sycamores?

Indiana State Sycamores won with a final score of 14–17.

Where can I find the North Alabama Lions vs Indiana State Sycamores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418776.

Who led North Alabama Lions vs Indiana State Sycamores in passing?

Noah Walters (North Alabama) led passers with 79.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Alabama Lions at Indiana State Sycamores in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

North Alabama Lions

Now 0-1 L

Indiana State Sycamores

Now 1-0 W