Idaho Vandals vs. Lamar Cardinals: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Idaho Vandals defeated Lamar Cardinals 42–17 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Idaho Vandals 42, Lamar Cardinals 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho Vandals	12	12	6	6	42
Lamar Cardinals	0	0	3	12	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Hayden Hatten (Idaho) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.04 EPA/play +3.04 EPA
• Jack Layne (Idaho) — 15.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.17 EPA/play +2.16 EPA
• incomplete (Idaho) — 0.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -0.89 EPA

Rushing

• Khalan Griffin (Lamar) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD +0.44 EPA
• Carlos Matheney (Idaho) — 15.0 yds -1.74 EPA
• Robert Coleman (Lamar) — 24.0 yds +1.97 EPA

Receiving

• Hayden Hatten (Idaho) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds +3.38 EPA
• Terez Traynor (Idaho) — 1 rec · 26.0 yds -1.22 EPA
• Khalan Griffin (Lamar) — 2 rec · 15.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hayden Hatten	Idaho	1	100.0%	45	1	+3.04	+3.04
Jack Layne	Idaho	1	100.0%	15	1	+2.17	+2.16
incomplete	Idaho	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-0.89
Robert Coleman	Lamar	15	66.7%	48	1	-0.09	-1.31
incomplete	Lamar	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.02	-2.04
Gevani McCoy	Idaho	7	85.7%	62	2	-0.58	-4.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Idaho	Lamar
Plays	22	30
EPA / play	-0.279	+0.144
Total EPA	-6.14	+4.31
Success rate	45.5%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.028	-0.197
Rush EPA / play	-0.535	+0.589
Yards	152	116

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Idaho	1	6	+2.03	Pass TD
Q1	Idaho	1	9	+1.86	Rush TD
Q2	Lamar	2	6	-1.40	Punt
Q2	Idaho	1	6	+1.94	Rush TD
Q2	Lamar	8	21	-0.95	Punt
Q2	Idaho	2	20	+3.92	Pass TD
Q3	Lamar	3	25	+5.23	Ended
Q3	Idaho	1	2	-3.11	Ended
Q3	Lamar	14	50	+0.26	Ended
Q3	Idaho	3	36	-0.19	Ended
Q3	Lamar	1	0	-4.99	Interception
Q3	Idaho	1	45	+3.04	Pass TD
Q3	Idaho	1	0	-7.37	Interception
Q3	Lamar	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	Idaho	4	-3	-3.67	Punt
Q4	Idaho	1	15	+2.16	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy pass intercepted (-7.37 EPA)
2. Q3 · Lamar Cardinals · Robert Coleman rushes for 19 yards (3rd & 4) (+5.93 EPA)
3. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Fumble (-5.29 EPA)
4. Q4 · Lamar Cardinals · Robert Coleman pass to Vontravious Hall for a touchdown (12 yards) (+5.04 EPA)
5. Q3 · Lamar Cardinals · Robert Coleman pass intercepted (-4.99 EPA)
6. Q2 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy pass to Hayden Hatten for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.73 EPA)
7. Q2 · Lamar Cardinals · Punt (-3.69 EPA)
8. Q2 · Lamar Cardinals · Punt (-3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Idaho Vandals controlled the final (42–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Hayden Hatten (Idaho) — 45.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Lamar at 0.144 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 Vandals vs Lamar Cardinals?

Idaho Vandals 42, Lamar Cardinals 17 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Idaho Vandals vs Lamar Cardinals?

Idaho Vandals won with a final score of 42–17.

Where can I find the Idaho Vandals vs Lamar Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540244.

Who led Idaho Vandals vs Lamar Cardinals in passing?

Hayden Hatten (Idaho) led passers with 45.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Idaho Vandals at Lamar Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.