Harding Bisons vs. Colorado School of Mines Orediggers: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Harding Bisons defeated Colorado School of Mines Orediggers 38–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Harding Bisons 38, Colorado School of Mines Orediggers 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Harding Bisons	6	12	9	0	38
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers	6	0	0	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cole Keylon (Harding University) — 46.0 yds · +1.91 EPA/play +3.83 EPA
• John Matocha (Colorado School Of Mines) — 164.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +2.89 EPA

Rushing

• Blake Delacruz (Harding University) — 129.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Braden Jay (Harding University) — 161.0 yds · 3 TD +1.11 EPA
• Landon Walker (Colorado School Of Mines) — 56.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Max McLeod (Colorado School Of Mines) — 9 rec · 85.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Flynn Schiele (Colorado School Of Mines) — 2 rec · 58.0 yds +1.70 EPA
• Roland Wallace (Harding University) — 2 rec · 46.0 yds +1.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Keylon	Harding University	2	100.0%	46	0	+1.91	+3.83
John Matocha	Colorado School Of Mines	25	72.0%	164	1	+0.12	+2.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Harding University	Colorado School Of Mines
Plays	47	39
EPA / play	+0.556	-0.060
Total EPA	+26.14	-2.34
Success rate	57.4%	43.6%
Pass EPA / play	+1.914	+0.116
Rush EPA / play	+0.496	-0.373
Yards	392	269

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado School Of Mines	11	58	+4.65	Pass TD
Q1	Harding University	9	75	+6.43	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado School Of Mines	6	12	-2.18	Punt
Q2	Harding University	17	74	+5.67	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado School Of Mines	5	60	-1.26	Ended
Q2	Harding University	6	90	+6.71	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado School Of Mines	4	49	+1.40	Missed FG
Q3	Harding University	4	87	+6.36	Rush TD
Q3	Colorado School Of Mines	6	39	-2.77	Ended
Q3	Harding University	9	57	+0.34	Field goal
Q3	Colorado School Of Mines	7	51	-2.18	Ended
Q3	Harding University	2	9	+0.62	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Harding University · Braden Jay rushes 73 yards for a touchdown (+5.67 EPA)
2. Q1 · Colorado School of Mines Orediggers · John Matocha pass to Flynn Schiele for 31 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.0 EPA)
3. Q2 · Harding University · Braden Jay rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+3.56 EPA)
4. Q3 · Colorado School of Mines Orediggers · Landon Walker rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.47 EPA)
5. Q1 · Colorado School of Mines Orediggers · John Matocha sacked for a loss of 9 yards (2nd & 1) (-3.35 EPA)
6. Q1 · Harding University · Blake Delacruz rushes for 41 yards (1st & 10) (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q2 · Harding University · Braden Jay rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+3.18 EPA)
8. Q3 · Harding University · Cole Keylon pass to Roland Wallace for 35 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Harding Bisons controlled the final (38–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cole Keylon (Harding University) — 46.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Harding University at 0.556 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 Harding Bisons vs Colorado School of Mines Orediggers?

Harding Bisons 38, Colorado School of Mines Orediggers 7 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Harding Bisons vs Colorado School of Mines Orediggers?

Harding Bisons won with a final score of 38–7.

Where can I find the Harding Bisons vs Colorado School of Mines Orediggers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401618100.

Who led Harding Bisons vs Colorado School of Mines Orediggers in passing?

Cole Keylon (Harding University) led passers with 46.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Harding Bisons at Colorado School of Mines Orediggers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.