Idaho State Bengals vs. San Diego State Aztecs: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

San Diego State Aztecs defeated Idaho State Bengals 36–28 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Idaho State Bengals 28, San Diego State Aztecs 36.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho State Bengals	3	9	2	12	28
San Diego State Aztecs	9	9	6	6	36

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Hunter Hays (Idaho State) — 133.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +3.59 EPA
• Tobin O'Dell (San Diego State) — 0.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA
• Jalen Mayden (San Diego State) — 90.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -11.49 EPA

Rushing

• Martin Blake (San Diego State) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Jaylon Armstead (San Diego State) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
• Kenan Christon (San Diego State) — 40.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Chedon James (Idaho State) — 7 rec · 68.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Cyrus Wallace (Idaho State) — 5 rec · 50.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Alfred Jordan Jr. (Idaho State) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hunter Hays	Idaho State	22	50.0%	133	1	+0.16	+3.59
Tobin O'Dell	San Diego State	1	0.0%	0	0	0.00	0.00
Jalen Mayden	San Diego State	21	61.9%	90	0	-0.55	-11.49
Jordan Cooke	Idaho State	42	42.9%	160	1	-0.55	-22.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Idaho State	San Diego State
Plays	77	66
EPA / play	-0.240	+0.024
Total EPA	-18.52	+1.61
Success rate	40.3%	53.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.302	-0.522
Rush EPA / play	+0.060	+0.298
Yards	344	392

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Idaho State	3	4	-2.81	Punt
Q1	San Diego State	5	17	-1.36	Punt
Q1	Idaho State	10	41	-0.20	Field goal
Q1	San Diego State	5	33	-1.08	Field goal
Q1	Idaho State	3	5	-2.51	Punt
Q1	San Diego State	3	10	-1.30	Punt
Q1	Idaho State	1	0	-4.25	Interception
Q1	San Diego State	2	32	+2.82	Rush TD
Q1	Idaho State	7	52	-0.19	Field goal
Q2	San Diego State	1	-4	-5.78	Fumble
Q2	Idaho State	4	0	-6.10	Ended
Q2	San Diego State	12	83	+6.82	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho State	4	8	-3.34	Interception
Q2	San Diego State	5	32	-0.44	Field goal
Q2	Idaho State	6	65	+6.06	Pass TD
Q2	San Diego State	10	61	-1.17	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · San Diego State Aztecs · Fumble (-5.78 EPA)
2. Q2 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass to Christian Fredericksen for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.81 EPA)
3. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Jalen Mayden rushes 56 yards for a touchdown (+4.37 EPA)
4. Q1 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass intercepted (-4.25 EPA)
5. Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Fumble (-4.07 EPA)
6. Q3 · Idaho State Bengals · Hunter Hays pass to Cyrus Wallace for 23 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.98 EPA)
7. Q1 · Idaho State Bengals · Hunter Hays pass to Chedon James for 39 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.92 EPA)
8. Q4 · Idaho State Bengals · Hunter Hays pass to Chedon James for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

• San Diego State Aztecs controlled the final (36–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Hunter Hays (Idaho State) — 133.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: San Diego State at 0.024 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 Idaho State Bengals vs San Diego State Aztecs?

Idaho State Bengals 28, San Diego State Aztecs 36 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Idaho State Bengals vs San Diego State Aztecs?

San Diego State Aztecs won with a final score of 28–36.

Where can I find the Idaho State Bengals vs San Diego State Aztecs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532571.

Who led Idaho State Bengals vs San Diego State Aztecs in passing?

Hunter Hays (Idaho State) led passers with 133.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Idaho State Bengals at San Diego State Aztecs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.