Akron Zips vs. Temple Owls: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Temple Owls defeated Akron Zips 24–21 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Akron Zips 21, Temple Owls 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Akron Zips	6	12	0	0	21
Temple Owls	0	9	6	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• E.J. Warner (Temple) — 292.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +5.56 EPA
• DJ Irons (Akron) — 187.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -4.34 EPA

Rushing

• Darvon Hubbard (Temple) — 35.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Edward Saydee (Temple) — 18.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Drake Anderson (Akron) — 30.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Dante Wright (Temple) — 7 rec · 71.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Edward Saydee (Temple) — 5 rec · 37.0 yds +1.40 EPA
• Bobby Golden (Akron) — 5 rec · 24.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
E.J. Warner	Temple	49	57.1%	292	2	+0.11	+5.56
DJ Irons	Akron	31	54.8%	187	2	-0.14	-4.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Akron	Temple
Plays	57	76
EPA / play	-0.143	-0.051
Total EPA	-8.13	-3.87
Success rate	35.1%	39.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.140	+0.113
Rush EPA / play	-0.146	-0.349
Yards	264	365

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Akron	2	78	+6.45	Pass TD
Q1	Temple	3	0	-3.22	Punt
Q1	Akron	3	3	-3.14	Punt
Q1	Temple	3	7	-2.03	Punt
Q1	Akron	3	7	-2.29	Punt
Q1	Temple	9	28	-4.02	Ended
Q1	Akron	3	2	-3.28	Punt
Q1	Temple	3	7	-2.16	Punt
Q1	Akron	3	4	-2.96	Punt
Q1	Temple	8	74	+6.99	Rush TD
Q2	Akron	10	89	+6.98	Rush TD
Q2	Temple	3	1	-2.02	Punt
Q2	Akron	8	45	+3.58	Pass TD
Q2	Temple	10	60	+1.23	Field goal
Q3	Temple	8	77	+7.09	Pass TD
Q3	Akron	5	12	-2.47	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Lorenzo Lingard for a touchdown (77 yards) (+7.19 EPA)
2. Q2 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Daniel George for 50 yards (2nd & 22) (+4.65 EPA)
3. Q3 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Zae Baines for 31 yards (3rd & 5) (+4.17 EPA)
4. Q2 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Myles Walker for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.8 EPA)
5. Q3 · Temple Owls · Field goal missed (-3.31 EPA)
6. Q4 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass intercepted (-3.1 EPA)
7. Q3 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Amad Anderson Jr. for 28 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.0 EPA)
8. Q4 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Edward Saydee for a touchdown (1 yard) (+2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Temple Owls controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: E.J. Warner (Temple) — 292.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Temple at -0.051 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 Akron Zips vs Temple Owls?

Akron Zips 21, Temple Owls 24 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Akron Zips vs Temple Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531387.

Who led Akron Zips vs Temple Owls in passing?

E.J. Warner (Temple) led passers with 292.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Akron Zips at Temple Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.