Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 24–45 App State Mountaineers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

App State Mountaineers defeated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 45–24 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 24, App State Mountaineers 45.

Game summary

App State Mountaineers rolled past Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 45–24 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Joey Aguilar (App State) — 174.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +1.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nate Noel — 111.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Brennan McGuire — 5 rec, 32.0 yds.
EPA edge: App State (+0.295/play) vs Gardner-Webb (-0.040/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	0	9	12	0	24
App State Mountaineers	6	6	15	12	45

Scoring Map

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

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 26

APPApp State Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

App State
Q1TD
EWEli Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Ryan Burger pass to Eli Wilson for a touchdown (12 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
JBJayden Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jayden Brown rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 37 yards
App State
Q2TD
KRKaedin Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Joey Aguilar pass to Kaedin Robinson for a touchdown (32 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
JBJayden Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Jayden Brown rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
App State
Q3TD
DDDashaun Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Joey Aguilar pass to Dashaun Davis for a touchdown (26 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
JBJayden Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Matthew Caldwell pass to Jayden Brown for a touchdown (41 yards)
App State
Q3TD
DSDalton Stroman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Joey Aguilar pass to Dalton Stroman for a touchdown (43 yards)
App State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
21-27
Field goal good from 43 yards
App State
Q4TD
NNNate Noel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-33
Nate Noel rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
App State
Q4TD
CHChristan Horn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-39
Joey Aguilar pass to Christan Horn for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Joey Aguilar (App State) — 174.0 yds · 4 TD · +1.17 EPA/play +15.20 EPA
Ryan Burger (App State) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +3.64 EPA
Matthew Caldwell (Gardner-Webb) — 252.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.56 EPA

Rushing

Nate Noel (App State) — 111.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
Maquel Haywood (App State) — 50.0 yds +0.16 EPA
Narii Gaither (Gardner-Webb) — 56.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Receiving

Brennan McGuire (Gardner-Webb) — 5 rec · 32.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Narii Gaither (Gardner-Webb) — 7 rec · 28.0 yds +0.53 EPA
Ephraim Floyd (Gardner-Webb) — 4 rec · 18.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joey Aguilar	App State	13	84.6%	174	4	+1.17	+15.20
Ryan Burger	App State	14	50.0%	83	1	+0.26	+3.64
Matthew Caldwell	Gardner-Webb	47	66.0%	252	1	-0.01	-0.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Gardner-Webb	App State
Plays	76	69
EPA / play	-0.040	+0.295
Total EPA	-3.06	+20.36
Success rate	43.4%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.012	+0.698
Rush EPA / play	-0.086	+0.036
Yards	385	471

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	App State	10	55	-0.04	Ended
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	3	-3.01	Ended
Q1	App State	3	-1	-3.37	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	8	-2.29	Punt
Q1	App State	16	83	+6.13	Pass TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	9	95	+8.32	Rush TD
Q2	App State	4	15	-1.58	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	15	48	-0.33	Field goal
Q2	App State	5	24	-0.55	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	3	4	-1.05	Punt
Q2	App State	1	32	+4.24	Pass TD
Q2	Gardner-Webb	6	22	-0.19	Ended
Q3	Gardner-Webb	11	69	+6.00	Rush TD
Q3	App State	8	65	+5.32	Pass TD
Q3	Gardner-Webb	5	75	+6.19	Pass TD
Q3	App State	4	64	+5.08	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Matthew Caldwell pass intercepted (-5.52 EPA)
Q4 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.11 EPA)
Q4 · App State Mountaineers · Joey Aguilar pass to Christan Horn for a touchdown (7 yards) (+4.85 EPA)
Q2 · App State Mountaineers · Joey Aguilar pass to Kaedin Robinson for a touchdown (32 yards) (+4.25 EPA)
Q3 · App State Mountaineers · Joey Aguilar pass to Dalton Stroman for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.69 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Matthew Caldwell pass to Jayden Brown for a touchdown (41 yards) (+3.63 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Matthew Caldwell pass to Jayden Brown for 23 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.38 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Matthew Caldwell pass to Narii Gaither for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

App State Mountaineers controlled the final (45–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Joey Aguilar (App State) — 174.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: App State at 0.295 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 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs App State Mountaineers?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 24, App State Mountaineers 45 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs App State Mountaineers?

App State Mountaineers won with a final score of 24–45.

Where can I find the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs App State Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531835.

Who led Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs App State Mountaineers in passing?

Joey Aguilar (App State) led passers with 174.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at App State Mountaineers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.