Eastern Kentucky Colonels 13–66 Cincinnati Bearcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 66–13 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Eastern Kentucky Colonels 13, Cincinnati Bearcats 66.

Game summary

Cincinnati Bearcats dominated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 66–13 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 328.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.92 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Corey Kiner — 113.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jaden Smith — 5 rec, 81.0 yds.
EPA edge: Cincinnati (+0.514/play) vs Eastern Kentucky (-0.038/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	0	6	3	3	13
Cincinnati Bearcats	18	18	9	12	66

Scoring Map

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

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels

OPP EZ

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 26

CINCincinnati Bearcats

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Cincinnati
Q1TD
XHXzavier Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Emory Jones pass to Xzavier Henderson for a touchdown (49 yards)
Cincinnati
Q1TD
DWDee Wiggins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Emory Jones pass to Dee Wiggins for a touchdown (39 yards)
Cincinnati
Q1TD
EJEmory Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Emory Jones rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Cincinnati
Q2TD
PSPayten Singletary
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
Emory Jones pass to Payten Singletary for a touchdown (1 yard)
Cincinnati
Q2TD
EJEmory Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-30
Emory Jones rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
HBHunter Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Parker McKinney pass to Hunter Brown for a touchdown (17 yards)
Cincinnati
Q2TD
BSBraden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-36
Emory Jones pass to Braden Smith for a touchdown (48 yards)
Cincinnati
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
6-39
Field goal good from 46 yards
Eastern Kentucky
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
9-39
Field goal good from 42 yards
Cincinnati
Q3TD
ATAaron Turner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-45
Emory Jones pass to Aaron Turner for a touchdown (6 yards)
Cincinnati
Q4TD
BLBrady Lichtenberg
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-51
Brady Lichtenberg rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
12-51
Field goal good from 43 yards
Cincinnati
Q4TD
BJBarry Jackson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-57
Brady Lichtenberg pass to Barry Jackson Jr. for a touchdown (65 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 328.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.92 EPA/play +21.95 EPA
Brady Lichtenberg (Cincinnati) — 93.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.57 EPA/play +6.30 EPA
Cameron Hergott (Eastern Kentucky) — 0.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -0.89 EPA

Rushing

Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) — 113.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Joshua Carter (Eastern Kentucky) — 76.0 yds -0.21 EPA
Myles Montgomery (Cincinnati) — 43.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Receiving

Jaden Smith (Eastern Kentucky) — 5 rec · 81.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Xzavier Henderson (Cincinnati) — 6 rec · 142.0 yds +2.09 EPA
Braden Smith (Cincinnati) — 4 rec · 72.0 yds +0.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Emory Jones	Cincinnati	24	75.0%	328	5	+0.92	+21.95
Brady Lichtenberg	Cincinnati	4	100.0%	93	1	+1.57	+6.30
Cameron Hergott	Eastern Kentucky	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-0.89
Parker McKinney	Eastern Kentucky	27	48.1%	158	1	-0.09	-2.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Kentucky	Cincinnati
Plays	57	70
EPA / play	-0.038	+0.514
Total EPA	-2.16	+36.01
Success rate	42.1%	60.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.117	+1.009
Rush EPA / play	+0.039	+0.185
Yards	328	680

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cincinnati	6	79	+8.12	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	4	29	+0.16	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	5	87	+6.64	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	3	4	-2.69	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	9	78	+4.84	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	8	63	+0.81	Interception
Q2	Cincinnati	4	77	+4.77	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	3	6	-1.71	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	8	65	+3.81	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	4	74	+7.52	Pass TD
Q2	Cincinnati	10	94	+6.11	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	2	10	-0.36	Ended
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	2	-5	-3.65	Fumble
Q3	Cincinnati	3	4	-1.89	Field goal
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	7	56	-1.66	Fumble
Q3	Cincinnati	1	-6	-6.47	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Emory Jones pass to Xzavier Henderson for a touchdown (49 yards) (+7.3 EPA)
Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Fumble (-6.47 EPA)
Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Emory Jones pass to Braden Smith for a touchdown (48 yards) (+5.75 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass intercepted (-4.95 EPA)
Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brady Lichtenberg pass to Barry Jackson Jr. for a touchdown (65 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Jaden Smith for 23 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.04 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Hunter Brown for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.77 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Fumble (-3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (66–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 328.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Cincinnati at 0.514 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 13, Cincinnati Bearcats 66 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 13–66.

Where can I find the Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Cincinnati Bearcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525818.

Who led Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Emory Jones (Cincinnati) led passers with 328.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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