East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 49–3 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: East Tennessee State Buccaneers 3, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	3	0	0	0	3
Jacksonville State Gamecocks	12	6	18	6	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 122.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.16 EPA
• Baron May (East Tennessee State) — -23.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.09 EPA
• Zion Webb (Jacksonville State) — 0.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -0.64 EPA

Rushing

• Bryson Irby (East Tennessee State) — 46.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 47.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
• Malik Jackson (Jacksonville State) — 100.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Xavier Gaillardetz (East Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 69.0 yds +1.98 EPA
• Einaj Carter (East Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Ron Wiggins (Jacksonville State) — 3 rec · 23.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Logan Smothers	Jacksonville State	20	70.0%	122	1	+0.06	+1.16
Baron May	East Tennessee State	4	0.0%	-23	0	+0.02	+0.09
Zion Webb	Jacksonville State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.64	-0.64
Tyler Riddell	East Tennessee State	17	52.9%	108	0	-0.26	-4.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Tennessee State	Jacksonville State
Plays	56	74
EPA / play	-0.269	+0.032
Total EPA	-15.06	+2.36
Success rate	25.0%	44.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.204	+0.025
Rush EPA / play	-0.308	+0.035
Yards	195	344

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Tennessee State	4	18	-2.07	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	3	2	-2.88	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	6	56	+0.85	Field goal
Q1	Jacksonville State	5	28	-1.79	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	9	-1.42	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	6	61	+4.84	Pass TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	2	0	-4.91	Interception
Q1	Jacksonville State	2	10	+2.00	Rush TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	7	30	-3.79	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	11	40	+0.21	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	23	-0.28	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	8	30	+0.61	Rush TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	6	19	-0.03	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	6	35	-1.25	Missed FG
Q3	Jacksonville State	4	48	+1.29	Rush TD
Q3	East Tennessee State	2	0	+1.31	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Baron May pass intercepted (-4.25 EPA)
2. Q1 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass intercepted (-4.04 EPA)
3. Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Malik Jackson rushes 42 yards for a touchdown (+3.09 EPA)
4. Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Penalty (3rd & 9) (+3.04 EPA)
5. Q1 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Logan Smothers pass to Sterling Galban for a touchdown (23 yards) (+2.94 EPA)
6. Q4 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Fumble (-2.91 EPA)
7. Q1 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass intercepted (-2.85 EPA)
8. Q2 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Penalty (3rd & 16) (+2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Jacksonville State Gamecocks controlled the final (49–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 122.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Jacksonville State at 0.032 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 East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 3, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 49 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks won with a final score of 3–49.

Where can I find the East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520158.

Who led East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks in passing?

Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) led passers with 122.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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