Quick answer
Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated Charleston Southern Buccaneers 40–17 in Week 3, 2022. Final score: Charleston Southern Buccaneers 17, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 40.
Game summary
Eastern Kentucky Colonels rolled past Charleston Southern Buccaneers 40–17 in Week 3 of the 2022 season.
- Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
- Passing leader: Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 274.0 pass yds, +0.63 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: TJ Ruff — 61.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Jayden Higgins — 7 rec, 167.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Eastern Kentucky (+0.305/play) vs Charleston Southern (-0.072/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charleston Southern Buccaneers | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 17 |
 Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 40 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
CHSOCharleston Southern BuccaneersField goal good from 24 yards
P. McKinney pass to J. Smith for a touchdown (8 yards)
P. McKinney pass to D. Allen for a touchdown (39 yards)
Field goal good from 57 yards
R. Malmgren pass to V. Davis for a touchdown (28 yards)
Field goal good from 32 yards
K. Magloire rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
P. McKinney pass to J. Higgins for a touchdown (41 yards)
P. McKinney pass to J. Mitchell for a touchdown (5 yards)
I. Bess pass to S. Anderson for a touchdown (40 yards)
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Eastern Kentucky
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 7
- Score
- 0-3
Field goal good from 24 yards
- Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD JSJ. SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-9
P. McKinney pass to J. Smith for a touchdown (8 yards)
- Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD DAD. AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-15
P. McKinney pass to D. Allen for a touchdown (39 yards)
- Charleston Southern
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 40
- Score
- 3-15
Field goal good from 57 yards
- Charleston Southern
Q2TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-15
R. Malmgren pass to V. Davis for a touchdown (28 yards)
- Eastern Kentucky
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 15
- Score
- 9-18
Field goal good from 32 yards
- Eastern Kentucky
Q3TD KMK. MagloirePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-24
K. Magloire rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
- Eastern Kentucky
Q3TD JHJ. HigginsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-30
P. McKinney pass to J. Higgins for a touchdown (41 yards)
- Eastern Kentucky
Q4TD JMJ. MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-36
P. McKinney pass to J. Mitchell for a touchdown (5 yards)
- Charleston Southern
Q4TD SAS. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-36
I. Bess pass to S. Anderson for a touchdown (40 yards)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 274.0 yds · +0.63 EPA/play +17.52 EPA
- P. McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 93.0 yds · 4 TD · +2.28 EPA/play +9.12 EPA
- I. Bess (Charleston Southern) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.87 EPA/play +5.87 EPA
Rushing
- TJ Ruff (Charleston Southern) — 61.0 yds -0.23 EPA
- Kyeandre Magloire (Eastern Kentucky) — 72.0 yds -0.19 EPA
- Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 44.0 yds -0.38 EPA
Receiving
- Jayden Higgins (Eastern Kentucky) — 7 rec · 167.0 yds +1.96 EPA
- Seth Anderson (Charleston Southern) — 4 rec · 57.0 yds +0.19 EPA
- Vinson Davis (Charleston Southern) — 6 rec · 32.0 yds -0.33 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker McKinney | Eastern Kentucky | 28 | 60.7% | 274 | 0 | +0.63 | +17.52 |
| P. McKinney | Eastern Kentucky | 4 | 100.0% | 93 | 4 | +2.28 | +9.12 |
| I. Bess | Charleston Southern | 1 | 100.0% | 40 | 1 | +5.87 | +5.87 |
| R. Malmgren | Charleston Southern | 1 | 100.0% | 28 | 1 | +4.43 | +4.43 |
| Isaiah Bess | Charleston Southern | 6 | 33.3% | 16 | 0 | -0.25 | -1.49 |
| Ross Malmgren | Charleston Southern | 35 | 48.6% | 176 | 0 | -0.21 | -7.41 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Charleston Southern | Eastern Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 78 | 69 |
| EPA / play | -0.072 | +0.305 |
| Total EPA | -5.60 | +21.05 |
| Success rate | 34.6% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.033 | +0.832 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.200 | -0.151 |
| Yards | 361 | 506 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Eastern Kentucky | 10 | 61 | +1.28 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Charleston Southern | 3 | 21 | +0.37 | Punt |
| Q1 | Eastern Kentucky | 2 | 18 | +2.24 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Charleston Southern | 8 | 46 | +0.56 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | Eastern Kentucky | 4 | 75 | +5.26 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Charleston Southern | 8 | 41 | -0.92 | Punt |
| Q2 | Eastern Kentucky | 3 | 14 | +1.00 | Punt |
| Q2 | Charleston Southern | 8 | 52 | +1.31 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Eastern Kentucky | 6 | 24 | -0.36 | Punt |
| Q2 | Charleston Southern | 4 | 6 | -0.78 | Punt |
| Q2 | Eastern Kentucky | 2 | 3 | -2.59 | Interception |
| Q2 | Charleston Southern | 2 | 37 | +5.04 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Eastern Kentucky | 3 | 7 | -0.81 | Ended |
| Q3 | Charleston Southern | 6 | 8 | -8.19 | Interception |
| Q3 | Eastern Kentucky | 11 | 86 | +3.92 | Field goal |
| Q3 | Charleston Southern | 4 | 3 | -4.52 | Interception |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Punt (-6.54 EPA)
- Q4 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · I. Bess pass to S. Anderson for a touchdown (40 yards) (+5.87 EPA)
- Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Jayden Higgins for 33 yards (4th & 4) (+4.48 EPA)
- Q2 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · R. Malmgren pass to V. Davis for a touchdown (28 yards) (+4.43 EPA)
- Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Jayden Higgins for 33 yards (4th & 4) (+4.42 EPA)
- Q2 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Field goal good from 57 yards (+4.02 EPA)
- Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Jayden Higgins for 47 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.79 EPA)
- Q3 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Ross Malmgren pass intercepted (-3.75 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Eastern Kentucky Colonels controlled the final (40–17) in Week 3.
- Passing edge: Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 274.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Eastern Kentucky at 0.305 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 Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?
Charleston Southern Buccaneers 17, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 40 in Week 3 of the 2022 college football season.
Who won Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?
Eastern Kentucky Colonels won with a final score of 17–40.
Where can I find the Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418637.
Who led Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels in passing?
Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) led passers with 274.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Eastern Kentucky Colonels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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