Georgia State Panthers 45–22 Utah State Aggies: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Georgia State Panthers defeated Utah State Aggies 45–22 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Georgia State Panthers 45, Utah State Aggies 22.

Game summary

Georgia State Panthers rolled past Utah State Aggies 45–22 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 228.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Freddie Brock — 276.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Terrell Vaughn — 8 rec, 86.0 yds.
EPA edge: Georgia State (+0.308/play) vs Utah State (-0.151/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia State Panthers	18	9	6	6	45
Utah State Aggies	12	0	0	6	22

Scoring Map

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

GASTGeorgia State Panthers

+3OPP 14

USUUtah State Aggies

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Georgia State
Q1TD
DGDarren Grainger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Darren Grainger rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Utah State
Q1TD
JRJalen Royals
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Levi Williams pass to Jalen Royals for a touchdown (35 yards)
Georgia State
Q1TD
DGDarren Grainger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Darren Grainger rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Utah State
Q1TD
DBDavon Booth
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Davon Booth rushes 65 yards for a touchdown
Georgia State
Q1TD
TWTailique Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Darren Grainger pass to Tailique Williams for a touchdown (27 yards)
Georgia State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
21-12
Field goal good from 31 yards
Georgia State
Q2TD
CTCadarrius Thompson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Darren Grainger pass to Cadarrius Thompson for a touchdown (23 yards)
Georgia State
Q3TD
CTCadarrius Thompson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-12
Darren Grainger pass to Cadarrius Thompson for a touchdown (37 yards)
Georgia State
Q4TD
FBFreddie Brock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-12
Freddie Brock rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Utah State
Q4TD
TVTerrell Vaughn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-18
McCae Hillstead pass to Terrell Vaughn for a touchdown (2 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 228.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +9.13 EPA
McCae Hillstead (Utah State) — 46.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.40 EPA
Levi Williams (Utah State) — 144.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -6.75 EPA

Rushing

Freddie Brock (Georgia State) — 276.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 127.0 yds · 2 TD +0.40 EPA
Rahsul Faison (Utah State) — 49.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

Terrell Vaughn (Utah State) — 8 rec · 86.0 yds +1.19 EPA
Cadarrius Thompson (Georgia State) — 5 rec · 117.0 yds +3.22 EPA
Jacari Carter (Georgia State) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darren Grainger	Georgia State	27	66.7%	228	3	+0.34	+9.13
McCae Hillstead	Utah State	12	58.3%	46	1	-0.03	-0.40
Levi Williams	Utah State	23	52.2%	144	1	-0.29	-6.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia State	Utah State
Plays	71	64
EPA / play	+0.308	-0.151
Total EPA	+21.86	-9.65
Success rate	52.1%	39.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.338	-0.204
Rush EPA / play	+0.289	-0.086
Yards	630	364

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Utah State	7	33	-1.56	Ended
Q1	Georgia State	10	53	+3.16	Rush TD
Q1	Utah State	4	50	+4.24	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia State	5	75	+5.89	Rush TD
Q1	Utah State	2	65	+5.38	Rush TD
Q1	Georgia State	7	90	+7.52	Pass TD
Q1	Utah State	7	40	+0.02	Missed FG
Q2	Georgia State	5	73	-2.27	Fumble
Q2	Utah State	4	30	-4.56	Interception
Q2	Georgia State	3	7	-1.21	Field goal
Q2	Utah State	5	18	-0.84	Punt
Q2	Georgia State	9	85	+6.41	Pass TD
Q2	Utah State	3	2	-0.69	Punt
Q2	Georgia State	5	1	-3.15	Punt
Q3	Utah State	4	16	-2.45	Punt
Q3	Georgia State	9	80	+5.38	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Davon Booth rushes 65 yards for a touchdown (+6.29 EPA)
Q2 · Utah State Aggies · Levi Williams pass intercepted (-5.57 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Cadarrius Thompson for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Tailique Williams for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.08 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Cadarrius Thompson for a touchdown (37 yards) (+3.9 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Freddie Brock rushes for 60 yards (1st & 10) (+3.69 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Cadarrius Thompson for 16 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.61 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia State Panthers · Freddie Brock rushes for 58 yards (1st & 10) (+3.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

Georgia State Panthers controlled the final (45–22) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 228.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Georgia State at 0.308 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Georgia State Panthers vs Utah State Aggies?

Georgia State Panthers 45, Utah State Aggies 22 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Georgia State Panthers vs Utah State Aggies?

Georgia State Panthers won with a final score of 45–22.

Where can I find the Georgia State Panthers vs Utah State Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551743.

Who led Georgia State Panthers vs Utah State Aggies in passing?

Darren Grainger (Georgia State) led passers with 228.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia State Panthers at Utah State Aggies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.