Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 52–41 Eastern Kentucky Colonels: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2022

Quick answer

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 52–41 in Week 13, 2022. Final score: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 52, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 41.

Game summary

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs beat Eastern Kentucky Colonels 52–41 in Week 13 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 15 plays.
Passing leader: Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 447.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.35 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Narii Gaither — 257.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jayden Higgins — 9 rec, 54.0 yds.
EPA edge: Gardner-Webb (+0.444/play) vs Eastern Kentucky (+0.270/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	18	9	18	0	52
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	12	12	0	12	41

Scoring Map

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

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

+3

+3OPP 26

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels

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Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Gardner-Webb
Q1TD
NGNarii Gaither
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Narii Gaither rushes 28 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD
JSJaden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Parker McKinney pass to Jaden Smith for a touchdown (27 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q1TD
BFBailey Fisher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Bailey Fisher rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD
CMCornelius McCoy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Parker McKinney pass to Cornelius McCoy for a touchdown (69 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q1TD
NGNarii Gaither
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Narii Gaither rushes 42 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
18-15
Field goal good from 22 yards
Gardner-Webb
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
21-15
Field goal good from 24 yards
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
JSJaden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Parker McKinney pass to Jaden Smith for a touchdown (9 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
JBJayden Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Jayden Brown rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
27-24
Field goal good from 43 yards
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
TLT.J. Luther
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
Bailey Fisher pass to T.J. Luther for a touchdown (12 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
BFBailey Fisher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-24
Bailey Fisher rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
BFBailey Fisher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-24
Bailey Fisher rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q4TD
JHJayden Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-30
Parker McKinney pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (3 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q4TD
JHJayden Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-36
Parker McKinney pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 447.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +20.39 EPA
Bailey Fisher (Gardner-Webb) — 126.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +5.51 EPA

Rushing

Narii Gaither (Gardner-Webb) — 257.0 yds · 2 TD +0.45 EPA
Jayden Brown (Gardner-Webb) — 89.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
Joshua Carter (Eastern Kentucky) — 32.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

Jayden Higgins (Eastern Kentucky) — 9 rec · 54.0 yds +0.23 EPA
Cornelius McCoy (Eastern Kentucky) — 6 rec · 155.0 yds +0.56 EPA
Jaden Smith (Eastern Kentucky) — 9 rec · 123.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Parker McKinney	Eastern Kentucky	59	62.7%	447	5	+0.35	+20.39
Bailey Fisher	Gardner-Webb	20	70.0%	126	1	+0.28	+5.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Gardner-Webb	Eastern Kentucky
Plays	70	78
EPA / play	+0.444	+0.270
Total EPA	+31.05	+21.04
Success rate	57.1%	51.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.276	+0.346
Rush EPA / play	+0.511	+0.034
Yards	557	525

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Gardner-Webb	9	71	+7.00	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	3	27	+2.93	Pass TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	6	37	-0.17	Punt
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	5	17	-1.14	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	12	76	+6.24	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	2	69	+5.68	Pass TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	2	47	+3.63	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	6	28	-0.58	Field goal
Q2	Gardner-Webb	4	40	+0.71	Field goal
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	9	80	+7.03	Pass TD
Q2	Gardner-Webb	6	61	+5.21	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	9	59	+0.96	Field goal
Q2	Gardner-Webb	1	-1	-0.76	Ended
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	4	20	-0.72	Punt
Q3	Gardner-Webb	5	81	+6.40	Pass TD
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	4	18	-1.49	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Cornelius McCoy for a touchdown (69 yards) (+6.57 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass intercepted (-4.95 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Jaden Smith for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.54 EPA)
Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Narii Gaither rushes 42 yards for a touchdown (+3.62 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Jayden Higgins for a touchdown (4 yards) (+3.58 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Jaden Smith for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.42 EPA)
Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Narii Gaither rushes 28 yards for a touchdown (+3.37 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Jayden Brown rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs controlled the final (52–41) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 447.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Gardner-Webb at 0.444 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 52, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 41 in Week 13 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs won with a final score of 52–41.

Where can I find the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401505432.

Who led Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels in passing?

Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) led passers with 447.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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