North Alabama Lions vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated North Alabama Lions 56–53 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: North Alabama Lions 53, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Alabama Lions	12	6	12	15	53
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	6	24	6	12	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 310.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.74 EPA/play +24.35 EPA
• Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 211.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +12.64 EPA

Rushing

• ShunDerrick Powell (North Alabama) — 230.0 yds · 3 TD +0.51 EPA
• Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +1.08 EPA

Receiving

• Cornelius McCoy (Eastern Kentucky) — 7 rec · 145.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• ShunDerrick Powell (North Alabama) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Jaden Smith (Eastern Kentucky) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Parker McKinney	Eastern Kentucky	33	63.6%	310	5	+0.74	+24.35
Noah Walters	North Alabama	27	63.0%	211	3	+0.47	+12.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Alabama	Eastern Kentucky
Plays	76	63
EPA / play	+0.533	+0.497
Total EPA	+40.48	+31.32
Success rate	56.6%	55.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.468	+0.738
Rush EPA / play	+0.568	+0.232
Yards	593	478

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Alabama	7	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	7	75	+6.01	Pass TD
Q1	North Alabama	12	81	+6.85	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	8	60	+4.94	Rush TD
Q2	North Alabama	5	31	+0.22	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	8	63	+4.79	Rush TD
Q2	North Alabama	3	2	-1.56	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	2	13	+2.32	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	10	60	+5.51	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	6	75	+5.63	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	4	15	-1.80	Interception
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	1	5	-0.67	Ended
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	3	7	-1.61	Punt
Q3	North Alabama	8	69	+6.57	Rush TD
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	7	75	+5.53	Rush TD
Q3	North Alabama	7	80	+7.70	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Joeseph Sewell for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.92 EPA)
2. Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Takairee Kenebrew for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.25 EPA)
3. Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Demarcus Lacey for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.83 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Alabama Lions · ShunDerrick Powell rushes 39 yards for a touchdown (+3.73 EPA)
5. Q2 · North Alabama Lions · ShunDerrick Powell rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+3.67 EPA)
6. Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Cornelius McCoy for a touchdown (37 yards) (+3.41 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+3.36 EPA)
8. Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters rushes for 11 yards (4th & 1) (+3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Eastern Kentucky Colonels controlled the final (56–53) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 310.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: North Alabama at 0.533 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 Eastern Kentucky Colonels?

North Alabama Lions 53, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 56 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won North Alabama Lions vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels won with a final score of 53–56.

Where can I find the North Alabama Lions vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418640.

Who led North Alabama Lions vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels in passing?

Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) led passers with 310.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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