Southern Utah Thunderbirds 28–35 Eastern Kentucky Colonels: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2022

Quick answer

Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated Southern Utah Thunderbirds 35–28 in Week 5, 2022. Final score: Southern Utah Thunderbirds 28, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 35.

Game summary

Eastern Kentucky Colonels beat Southern Utah Thunderbirds 35–28 in Week 5 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 271.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.79 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braedon Sloan — 92.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Ethan Bolingbroke — 4 rec, 55.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Utah (+0.382/play) vs Eastern Kentucky (+0.308/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	0	12	6	6	28
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	6	12	6	6	35

Scoring Map

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

SUUSouthern Utah Thunderbirds

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD
PMParker McKinney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Parker McKinney rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q2TD
JDJoe Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Joe Davis rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
PMParker McKinney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Parker McKinney rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q2TD
SJSteve Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Justin Miller pass to Steve Jenkins for a touchdown (1 yard)
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
PMParker McKinney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Parker McKinney rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q3TD
IWIsaiah Wooden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Isaiah Wooden rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q3TD
BSBraedon Sloan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Parker McKinney pass to Braedon Sloan for a touchdown (34 yards)
Southern Utah
Q4TD
IWIsaiah Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Williams for a touchdown (19 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q4TD
BSBraedon Sloan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Braedon Sloan rushes 27 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 271.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +23.80 EPA
Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 336.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +16.76 EPA
Grady Robison (Southern Utah) — 5.0 yds · -0.82 EPA/play -0.82 EPA

Rushing

Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 92.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 78.0 yds · 3 TD +0.75 EPA
Bobby Cole (Southern Utah) — 64.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Receiving

Ethan Bolingbroke (Southern Utah) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Jaden Smith (Eastern Kentucky) — 6 rec · 81.0 yds +1.01 EPA
Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 5 rec · 68.0 yds +1.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Miller	Southern Utah	30	70.0%	271	2	+0.79	+23.80
Parker McKinney	Eastern Kentucky	27	77.8%	336	1	+0.62	+16.76
Grady Robison	Southern Utah	1	100.0%	5	0	-0.82	-0.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Utah	Eastern Kentucky
Plays	65	65
EPA / play	+0.382	+0.308
Total EPA	+24.81	+19.99
Success rate	49.2%	55.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.741	+0.621
Rush EPA / play	+0.054	+0.085
Yards	458	535

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Utah	3	2	-3.16	Punt
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	7	76	+6.58	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Utah	13	53	+0.94	Missed FG
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	5	42	-2.59	Ended
Q1	Southern Utah	7	51	+4.33	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	7	79	+6.12	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Utah	7	55	+4.67	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	7	74	+5.80	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Utah	6	26	-0.59	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	8	36	-3.42	Punt
Q3	Southern Utah	3	13	+1.10	Punt
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	5	43	-1.44	Interception
Q3	Southern Utah	5	86	+7.44	Rush TD
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	9	75	+5.88	Pass TD
Q3	Southern Utah	7	70	+5.77	Pass TD
Q4	Eastern Kentucky	3	3	-2.49	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Steve Jenkins for 29 yards (4th & 10) (+5.0 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Steve Jenkins for 58 yards (2nd & 4) (+4.47 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Braedon Sloan for a touchdown (34 yards) (+3.55 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Ethan Bolingbroke for 19 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.37 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney to Jyran Mitchell — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.26 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Braedon Sloan rushes 27 yards for a touchdown (+3.16 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass intercepted (-3.11 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Williams for a touchdown (19 yards) (+2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

Eastern Kentucky Colonels controlled the final (35–28) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 271.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Utah at 0.382 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 Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds 28, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 35 in Week 5 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels won with a final score of 28–35.

Where can I find the Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418638.

Who led Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels in passing?

Justin Miller (Southern Utah) led passers with 271.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Eastern Kentucky Colonels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.