Central Arkansas Bears 13–27 Oklahoma State Cowboys: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated Central Arkansas Bears 27–13 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Central Arkansas Bears 13, Oklahoma State Cowboys 27.

Game summary

Oklahoma State Cowboys rolled past Central Arkansas Bears 27–13 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Garret Rangel (Oklahoma State) — 118.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: ShunDerrick Powell — 89.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Brennan Presley — 6 rec, 54.0 yds.
EPA edge: Oklahoma State (+0.141/play) vs Central Arkansas (+0.106/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Arkansas Bears	0	0	6	6	13
Oklahoma State Cowboys	6	6	0	12	27

Scoring Map

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

CARKCentral Arkansas Bears

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 28

OPP EZ

OKSTOklahoma State Cowboys

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Oklahoma State
Q1TD
BPBrennan Presley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Garret Rangel pass to Brennan Presley for a touchdown (11 yards)
Oklahoma State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 36 yards
Oklahoma State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
0-12
Field goal good from 45 yards
Central Arkansas
Q3TD
KJKylin James
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Will McElvain pass to Kylin James for a touchdown (1 yard)
Oklahoma State
Q4TD
ECElijah Collins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Elijah Collins rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Oklahoma State
Q4TD
OGOllie Gordon II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Ollie Gordon II rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q4TD
CRChristian Richmond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Will McElvain pass to Christian Richmond for a touchdown (2 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Garret Rangel (Oklahoma State) — 118.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +6.21 EPA
Gunnar Gundy (Oklahoma State) — 106.0 yds · +0.49 EPA/play +4.40 EPA
Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 248.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.52 EPA

Rushing

ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 89.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Elijah Collins (Oklahoma State) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
Ollie Gordon II (Oklahoma State) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA

Receiving

Brennan Presley (Oklahoma State) — 6 rec · 54.0 yds +0.39 EPA
Jaden Bray (Oklahoma State) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +0.23 EPA
Jarrod Barnes (Central Arkansas) — 3 rec · 94.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garret Rangel	Oklahoma State	15	66.7%	118	1	+0.41	+6.21
Gunnar Gundy	Oklahoma State	9	77.8%	106	0	+0.49	+4.40
Will McElvain	Central Arkansas	40	55.0%	248	2	+0.04	+1.52
Alan Bowman	Oklahoma State	25	52.0%	90	0	-0.12	-3.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Arkansas	Oklahoma State
Plays	63	79
EPA / play	+0.106	+0.141
Total EPA	+6.67	+11.16
Success rate	46.0%	44.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.038	+0.155
Rush EPA / play	+0.224	+0.118
Yards	411	474

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Oklahoma State	11	52	-1.32	Interception
Q1	Central Arkansas	10	71	+1.22	Ended
Q1	Oklahoma State	9	80	+6.34	Pass TD
Q1	Central Arkansas	3	4	-2.23	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma State	3	23	+0.26	Punt
Q1	Central Arkansas	5	13	-2.12	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma State	3	8	-1.60	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	3	5	-1.62	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma State	10	38	+1.04	Field goal
Q2	Central Arkansas	5	22	+0.55	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma State	10	38	-0.13	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	3	38	-2.81	Fumble
Q2	Oklahoma State	3	0	-2.36	Field goal
Q3	Central Arkansas	8	47	+0.37	Ended
Q3	Oklahoma State	6	30	-0.81	Punt
Q3	Central Arkansas	8	95	+8.67	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Jarrod Barnes for 17 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.71 EPA)
Q1 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Garret Rangel pass to De'Zhaun Stribling for 30 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.41 EPA)
Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Fumble (-3.24 EPA)
Q1 · Central Arkansas Bears · Blocked Field Goal (28 yards) (-3.16 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Darius Hale for 6 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.94 EPA)
Q1 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Garret Rangel pass intercepted (-2.86 EPA)
Q3 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Kylin James for 29 yards (1st & 10) (+2.67 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Jarrod Barnes for 46 yards (1st & 10) (+2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

Oklahoma State Cowboys controlled the final (27–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Garret Rangel (Oklahoma State) — 118.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Oklahoma State at 0.141 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Central Arkansas Bears vs Oklahoma State Cowboys?

Central Arkansas Bears 13, Oklahoma State Cowboys 27 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs Oklahoma State Cowboys?

Oklahoma State Cowboys won with a final score of 13–27.

Where can I find the Central Arkansas Bears vs Oklahoma State Cowboys box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525823.

Who led Central Arkansas Bears vs Oklahoma State Cowboys in passing?

Garret Rangel (Oklahoma State) led passers with 118.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Arkansas Bears at Oklahoma State Cowboys in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.