Howard Bison vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated Howard Bison 33–23 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Howard Bison 23, Eastern Michigan Eagles 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Howard Bison	2	9	12	0	23
Eastern Michigan Eagles	12	12	0	3	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Quinton Williams (Howard) — 166.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.06 EPA
• Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 175.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.63 EPA

Rushing

• Samson Evans (Eastern Michigan) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Eden James (Howard) — 98.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Ian Wheeler (Howard) — 67.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Tanner Knue (Eastern Michigan) — 8 rec · 73.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Jere Getzinger (Eastern Michigan) — 4 rec · 27.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Blake Daniels (Eastern Michigan) — 3 rec · 20.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Quinton Williams	Howard	34	41.2%	166	2	+0.00	+0.06
Austin Smith	Eastern Michigan	28	67.9%	175	1	-0.02	-0.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Howard	Eastern Michigan
Plays	72	58
EPA / play	+0.184	-0.018
Total EPA	+13.26	-1.04
Success rate	37.5%	44.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.002	-0.023
Rush EPA / play	+0.347	-0.014
Yards	425	297

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Howard	3	9	-2.04	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	6	50	+4.05	Rush TD
Q1	Howard	6	78	+0.33	Ended
Q1	Eastern Michigan	9	31	0.00	Punt
Q1	Howard	4	6	-0.60	Safety
Q1	Eastern Michigan	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Howard	3	8	-1.83	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	9	70	+4.80	Pass TD
Q2	Howard	5	84	+9.00	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	Howard	11	35	-3.78	Ended
Q2	Eastern Michigan	6	17	-2.68	Interception
Q2	Howard	11	23	-0.96	Field goal
Q2	Eastern Michigan	6	31	-0.94	Punt
Q3	Howard	7	85	+8.95	Rush TD
Q3	Eastern Michigan	3	6	-2.38	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams pass to Jamarr Ebron for a touchdown (69 yards) (+7.3 EPA)
2. Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Kickoff (+5.25 EPA)
3. Q1 · Howard Bison · Eden James rushes for 55 yards (2nd & 9) (+5.16 EPA)
4. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Kickoff (+4.98 EPA)
5. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Austin Smith pass intercepted (-3.01 EPA)
6. Q3 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams pass to Nah'shawn Hezekiah for 12 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.91 EPA)
7. Q3 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams pass to Kasey Hawthorne for a touchdown (23 yards) (+2.85 EPA)
8. Q1 · Howard Bison · Ian Wheeler rushes for no gain (4th & 3) (-2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Eastern Michigan Eagles controlled the final (33–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Quinton Williams (Howard) — 166.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Howard at 0.184 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 Howard Bison vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Howard Bison 23, Eastern Michigan Eagles 33 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Howard Bison vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Eastern Michigan Eagles won with a final score of 23–33.

Where can I find the Howard Bison vs Eastern Michigan Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532394.

Who led Howard Bison vs Eastern Michigan Eagles in passing?

Quinton Williams (Howard) led passers with 166.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Howard Bison at Eastern Michigan Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.