Samford Bulldogs 55–45 East Tennessee State Buccaneers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2022

Quick answer

Samford Bulldogs defeated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 55–45 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Samford Bulldogs 55, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 45.

Game summary

Samford Bulldogs beat East Tennessee State Buccaneers 55–45 in Week 8 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 13 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 16 plays.
Passing leader: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 428.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.50 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jacob Saylors — 103.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Will Huzzie — 8 rec, 128.0 yds.
EPA edge: Samford (+0.341/play) vs East Tennessee State (+0.316/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Samford Bulldogs	9	21	12	6	55
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	9	12	6	12	45

Scoring Map

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

SAMSamford Bulldogs

+3OPP 28

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 15

ETSUEast Tennessee State Buccaneers

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Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

East Tennessee State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 45 yards
Samford
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 42 yards
East Tennessee State
Q1TD
NWNoah West
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
Tyler Riddell pass to Noah West for a touchdown (34 yards)
Samford
Q1TD
MHMichael Hiers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Michael Hiers rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
BMBaron May
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Baron May rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Samford
Q2TD
DRD.J. Rias
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Michael Hiers pass to D.J. Rias for a touchdown (51 yards)
Samford
Q2TD
KWKendall Watson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Michael Hiers pass to Kendall Watson for a touchdown (39 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
WHWill Huzzie
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Tyler Riddell pass to Will Huzzie for a touchdown (22 yards)
Samford
Q2TD
CSChandler Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Michael Hiers pass to Chandler Smith for a touchdown (5 yards)
Samford
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
30-21
Field goal good from 32 yards
Samford
Q3TD
JSJay Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-21
Jay Stanton rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
WHWill Huzzie
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-27
Tyler Riddell pass to Will Huzzie for a touchdown (10 yards)
Samford
Q3TD
MMMichael Mitchler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-27
Michael Hiers pass to Michael Mitchler for a touchdown (6 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q4TD
QCQuinn Caballero
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-33
Tyler Riddell pass to Quinn Caballero for a touchdown (26 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q4TD
WHWill Huzzie
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-39
Tyler Riddell pass to Will Huzzie for a touchdown (40 yards)
Samford
Q4TD
JTJaylan Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
48-39
Jaylan Thomas rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Michael Hiers (Samford) — 428.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +27.20 EPA
Tyler Riddell (East Tennessee State) — 363.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +13.06 EPA
Isaiah Wilson (East Tennessee State) — 31.0 yds · +1.37 EPA/play +1.37 EPA

Rushing

Jacob Saylors (East Tennessee State) — 103.0 yds +0.28 EPA
Jay Stanton (Samford) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
Michael Hiers (Samford) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.44 EPA

Receiving

Will Huzzie (East Tennessee State) — 8 rec · 128.0 yds +0.59 EPA
Kendall Watson (Samford) — 11 rec · 146.0 yds +0.82 EPA
Isaiah Wilson (East Tennessee State) — 7 rec · 122.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Hiers	Samford	54	83.3%	428	4	+0.50	+27.20
Tyler Riddell	East Tennessee State	48	52.1%	363	5	+0.27	+13.06
Isaiah Wilson	East Tennessee State	1	100.0%	31	0	+1.37	+1.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Samford	East Tennessee State
Plays	94	76
EPA / play	+0.341	+0.316
Total EPA	+32.04	+24.04
Success rate	55.3%	40.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.504	+0.295
Rush EPA / play	+0.121	+0.356
Yards	609	535

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Tennessee State	12	45	+0.39	Field goal
Q1	Samford	9	51	+0.61	Field goal
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	75	+5.90	Pass TD
Q1	Samford	15	89	+7.54	Rush TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	7	60	+3.65	Rush TD
Q2	Samford	5	75	+6.15	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	-8	-2.83	Punt
Q2	Samford	4	50	+4.07	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	75	+6.19	Pass TD
Q2	Samford	8	47	+4.84	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	12	-0.44	Punt
Q2	Samford	8	74	+2.19	Field goal
Q3	Samford	8	36	+2.85	Rush TD
Q3	East Tennessee State	10	75	+7.23	Pass TD
Q3	Samford	14	85	+6.74	Pass TD
Q3	East Tennessee State	9	16	-2.22	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass to Quinn Caballero for 51 yards (3rd & 19) (+6.08 EPA)
Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass to Will Huzzie for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.56 EPA)
Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to D.J. Rias for a touchdown (51 yards) (+4.3 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass to Will Huzzie for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.85 EPA)
Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass to Will Huzzie for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.82 EPA)
Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Kendall Watson for a touchdown (39 yards) (+3.52 EPA)
Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Jaylan Thomas for 11 yards (4th & 7) (+3.44 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass to Isaiah Wilson for 47 yards (3rd & 2) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

Samford Bulldogs controlled the final (55–45) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 428.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Samford at 0.341 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

Samford Bulldogs 55, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 45 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

Samford Bulldogs won with a final score of 55–45.

Where can I find the Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401422970.

Who led Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers in passing?

Michael Hiers (Samford) led passers with 428.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Samford Bulldogs at East Tennessee State Buccaneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.