Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 14–56 Memphis Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Memphis Tigers defeated Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 56–14 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 14, Memphis Tigers 56.

Game summary

Memphis Tigers dominated Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 56–14 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 332.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sutton Smith — 115.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Demeer Blankumsee — 6 rec, 98.0 yds.
EPA edge: Memphis (+0.054/play) vs Bethune-Cookman (-0.617/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats	0	0	0	0	14
Memphis Tigers	15	15	18	12	56

Scoring Map

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

BCUBethune-Cookman Wildcats

+3OPP 28

+3OPP 9

MEMMemphis Tigers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Memphis
Q1TD
BWBlake Watson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Blake Watson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Memphis
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 45 yards
Memphis
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Interception returned for a touchdown
Memphis
Q2TD
BWBlake Watson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Blake Watson rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
Memphis
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
0-24
Field goal good from 26 yards
Memphis
Q2TD
BWBlake Watson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-30
Blake Watson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Memphis
Q3TD
SSSutton Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-36
Sutton Smith rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Memphis
Q3TD
DBDemeer Blankumsee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-42
Seth Henigan pass to Demeer Blankumsee for a touchdown (47 yards)
Memphis
Q3TD
CCChristian Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-48
Seth Henigan pass to Christian Carter for a touchdown (7 yards)
Memphis
Q4TD
SSSutton Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-54
Sutton Smith rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Memphis
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-60
Fumble returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 332.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +11.81 EPA
Tevin Carter (Memphis) — 9.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -0.57 EPA
Luke Sprague (Bethune-Cookman) — -6.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -4.57 EPA

Rushing

Sutton Smith (Memphis) — 115.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
Blake Watson (Memphis) — 75.0 yds · 3 TD +0.69 EPA
Ke'Travion Hargrove (Memphis) — 9.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Receiving

Demeer Blankumsee (Memphis) — 6 rec · 98.0 yds +0.71 EPA
Roc Taylor (Memphis) — 6 rec · 78.0 yds +1.15 EPA
Blake Watson (Memphis) — 5 rec · 41.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Seth Henigan	Memphis	36	75.0%	332	2	+0.33	+11.81
Tevin Carter	Memphis	2	50.0%	9	0	-0.29	-0.57
Luke Sprague	Bethune-Cookman	8	37.5%	-6	0	-0.57	-4.57
Walter Simmons III	Bethune-Cookman	20	50.0%	7	0	-0.65	-12.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bethune-Cookman	Memphis
Plays	47	79
EPA / play	-0.617	+0.054
Total EPA	-28.98	+4.23
Success rate	19.1%	55.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.627	-0.017
Rush EPA / play	-0.602	+0.123
Yards	63	627

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Memphis	6	73	+5.98	Rush TD
Q1	Bethune-Cookman	7	25	-3.84	Ended
Q1	Memphis	9	37	-1.37	Field goal
Q1	Bethune-Cookman	2	0	-2.03	Punt
Q1	Memphis	3	94	-10.93	Touchdown
Q1	Memphis	9	70	+5.18	Rush TD
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	3	-2	-2.81	Punt
Q2	Memphis	6	11	-1.90	Field goal
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	3	6	-4.74	Fumble
Q2	Memphis	3	30	+2.68	Rush TD
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	3	-3	-2.20	Punt
Q2	Memphis	5	20	-2.57	Interception
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	6	-2	-2.28	Punt
Q2	Memphis	5	24	-0.75	Ended
Q3	Bethune-Cookman	3	7	-2.07	Punt
Q3	Memphis	5	45	+2.87	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-11.91 EPA)
Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.03 EPA)
Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Blake Watson rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+4.3 EPA)
Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass to Roc Taylor for 17 yards (4th & 5) (+3.95 EPA)
Q2 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats · Fumble (-3.91 EPA)
Q1 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats · Jimmie Robinson III rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.57 EPA)
Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass intercepted (-2.96 EPA)
Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass to Koby Drake for 22 yards (2nd & 9) (+2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Memphis Tigers controlled the final (56–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 332.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Memphis at 0.054 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Memphis Tigers?

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 14, Memphis Tigers 56 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Memphis Tigers?

Memphis Tigers won with a final score of 14–56.

Where can I find the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Memphis Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531426.

Who led Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Memphis Tigers in passing?

Seth Henigan (Memphis) led passers with 332.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Memphis Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.