Florida International Panthers 17–22 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Florida International Panthers 22–17 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Florida International Panthers 17, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 22.

Game summary

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs edged Florida International Panthers 22–17 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) — 318.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.05 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Shomari Lawrence — 139.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Smoke Harris — 11 rec, 155.0 yds.
EPA edge: Louisiana Tech (-0.076/play) vs Florida International (-0.259/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida International Panthers	12	3	0	0	17
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	0	12	0	9	22

Scoring Map

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

FIUFlorida International Panthers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 23

+3OPP 28

OPP EZ

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 29

OPP EZ

LTLouisiana Tech Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Florida International
Q1TD
SLShomari Lawrence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Shomari Lawrence rushes 67 yards for a touchdown
Florida International
Q1TD
APAntonio Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Antonio Patterson rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
12-3
Field goal good from 40 yards
Florida International
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
15-3
Field goal good from 45 yards
Louisiana Tech
Q2TD
SHSmoke Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Hank Bachmeier pass to Smoke Harris for a touchdown (64 yards)
Louisiana Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 32 yards
Louisiana Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 46 yards
Louisiana Tech
Q4TD
JFJacob Fields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Jacob Fields rushes 30 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) — 318.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +2.20 EPA
Grayson James (Florida International) — -18.0 yds · -1.08 EPA/play -16.18 EPA

Rushing

Shomari Lawrence (Florida International) — 139.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA
Keith Willis Jr. (Louisiana Tech) — 32.0 yds -0.31 EPA
Charvis Thornton (Louisiana Tech) — 51.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Receiving

Smoke Harris (Louisiana Tech) — 11 rec · 155.0 yds +1.09 EPA
Nate Jones (Louisiana Tech) — 6 rec · 28.0 yds -0.45 EPA
Cyrus Allen (Louisiana Tech) — 5 rec · 48.0 yds +1.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hank Bachmeier	Louisiana Tech	44	72.7%	318	1	+0.05	+2.20
Grayson James	Florida International	15	26.7%	-18	0	-1.08	-16.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida International	Louisiana Tech
Plays	43	81
EPA / play	-0.259	-0.076
Total EPA	-11.16	-6.16
Success rate	32.6%	39.5%
Pass EPA / play	-1.078	+0.050
Rush EPA / play	+0.179	-0.226
Yards	178	442

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida International	3	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Louisiana Tech	8	16	-2.42	Punt
Q1	Florida International	3	8	-1.53	Punt
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	13	-5.14	Interception
Q1	Florida International	4	22	+1.99	Rush TD
Q1	Louisiana Tech	8	51	+0.70	Field goal
Q2	Florida International	7	49	+0.08	Field goal
Q2	Louisiana Tech	9	32	-2.45	Missed FG
Q2	Florida International	3	0	-1.66	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	1	64	+6.00	Pass TD
Q2	Florida International	3	6	-1.19	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	9	74	+1.92	Field goal
Q3	Louisiana Tech	7	20	-4.32	Fumble
Q3	Florida International	3	-10	-4.67	Punt
Q3	Louisiana Tech	2	7	-1.12	Punt
Q3	Florida International	3	7	-2.43	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Florida International Panthers · Shomari Lawrence rushes 67 yards for a touchdown (+6.2 EPA)
Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Hank Bachmeier pass intercepted (-6.15 EPA)
Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Hank Bachmeier pass to Smoke Harris for a touchdown (64 yards) (+6.0 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.54 EPA)
Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Jacob Fields rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+4.94 EPA)
Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Fumble (-3.26 EPA)
Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Field goal missed (-2.85 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Hank Bachmeier pass to Smoke Harris for 12 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (22–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) — 318.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Louisiana Tech at -0.076 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Florida International Panthers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Florida International Panthers 17, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 22 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Florida International Panthers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 17–22.

Where can I find the Florida International Panthers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520146.

Who led Florida International Panthers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) led passers with 318.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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