North Alabama Lions 34–40 Kennesaw State Owls: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2022

Quick answer

Kennesaw State Owls defeated North Alabama Lions 40–34 in Week 6, 2022. Final score: North Alabama Lions 34, Kennesaw State Owls 40.

Game summary

Kennesaw State Owls edged North Alabama Lions 40–34 in Week 6 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Xavier Shepherd (Kennesaw State) — 172.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.77 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Xavier Shepherd — 102.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Isaac Foster — 5 rec, 76.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Alabama (+0.101/play) vs Kennesaw State (-0.008/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
North Alabama Lions	3	3	6	12	6	34
Kennesaw State Owls	6	3	6	9	12	40

Scoring Map

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

UNANorth Alabama Lions

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 9

KENNKennesaw State Owls

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Alabama
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 26 yards
Kennesaw State
Q1TD
XSXavier Shepherd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Xavier Shepherd rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Kennesaw State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 36 yards
North Alabama
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 38 yards
Kennesaw State
Q3TD
XSXavier Shepherd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Xavier Shepherd rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
North Alabama
Q3TD
TKTakairee Kenebrew
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Noah Walters pass to Takairee Kenebrew for a touchdown (62 yards)
North Alabama
Q4TD
SPShunDerrick Powell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
ShunDerrick Powell rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Kennesaw State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 26 yards
North Alabama
Q4TD
TKTakairee Kenebrew
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Noah Walters pass to Takairee Kenebrew for a touchdown (60 yards)
Kennesaw State
Q4TD
IFIsaac Foster
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Xavier Shepherd pass to Isaac Foster for a touchdown (1 yard)
North Alabama
OTTD
TKTakairee Kenebrew
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Noah Walters pass to Takairee Kenebrew for a touchdown (31 yards)
Kennesaw State
OTTD
XHXavier Hill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
Xavier Shepherd pass to Xavier Hill for a touchdown (9 yards)
Kennesaw State
OT2TD
IFIsaac Foster
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-36
Isaac Foster rushes 12 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Xavier Shepherd (Kennesaw State) — 172.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +13.11 EPA
Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 307.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +12.14 EPA

Rushing

Xavier Shepherd (Kennesaw State) — 102.0 yds · 2 TD -0.40 EPA
ShunDerrick Powell (North Alabama) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA
Parker Driggers (North Alabama) — 11.0 yds -0.44 EPA

Receiving

Isaac Foster (Kennesaw State) — 5 rec · 76.0 yds +2.04 EPA
Takairee Kenebrew (North Alabama) — 4 rec · 162.0 yds +4.39 EPA
Demarcus Lacey (North Alabama) — 3 rec · 64.0 yds +2.84 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Xavier Shepherd	Kennesaw State	18	72.2%	172	2	+0.77	+13.11
Noah Walters	North Alabama	28	50.0%	307	3	+0.49	+12.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Alabama	Kennesaw State
Plays	59	86
EPA / play	+0.101	-0.008
Total EPA	+5.36	-0.62
Success rate	32.2%	40.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.486	+0.771
Rush EPA / play	-0.242	-0.229
Yards	383	443

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Alabama	12	57	+1.77	Ended
Q1	Kennesaw State	17	72	+3.89	Ended
Q1	North Alabama	1	-6	-2.63	Field goal
Q1	Kennesaw State	1	3	+2.12	Rush TD
Q1	North Alabama	2	4	-2.61	Interception
Q2	Kennesaw State	6	15	-4.61	Field goal
Q2	North Alabama	8	60	+1.09	Field goal
Q2	Kennesaw State	6	14	-1.75	Ended
Q2	North Alabama	5	27	+0.40	Ended
Q2	North Alabama	3	5	-0.40	Ended
Q2	Kennesaw State	8	44	+0.02	Ended
Q2	North Alabama	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Kennesaw State	4	61	+4.73	Rush TD
Q3	North Alabama	3	75	+6.83	Pass TD
Q3	Kennesaw State	8	49	-2.09	Fumble
Q3	North Alabama	6	28	-1.80	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Takairee Kenebrew for a touchdown (60 yards) (+5.86 EPA)
Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Takairee Kenebrew for a touchdown (62 yards) (+5.58 EPA)
Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Fumble (-4.63 EPA)
Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Fumble (-4.59 EPA)
Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Demarcus Lacey for 33 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.99 EPA)
Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Xavier Shepherd pass to Isaac Foster for a touchdown (1 yard) (+3.98 EPA)
Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Demarcus Lacey for 18 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.17 EPA)
Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Penalty (3rd & 11) (+3.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kennesaw State Owls controlled the final (40–34) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Xavier Shepherd (Kennesaw State) — 172.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: North Alabama at 0.101 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 Kennesaw State Owls?

North Alabama Lions 34, Kennesaw State Owls 40 in Week 6 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won North Alabama Lions vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Kennesaw State Owls won with a final score of 34–40.

Where can I find the North Alabama Lions vs Kennesaw State Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418646.

Who led North Alabama Lions vs Kennesaw State Owls in passing?

Xavier Shepherd (Kennesaw State) led passers with 172.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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