Jacksonville State Gamecocks 34–31 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 34–31 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Jacksonville State Gamecocks 34, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 31.

Game summary

Jacksonville State Gamecocks edged Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 34–31 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 117.0 pass yds, -0.27 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ron Wiggins — 126.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Quinton Lane — 7 rec, 86.0 yds.
EPA edge: Jacksonville State (-0.055/play) vs Louisiana (-0.162/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Jacksonville State Gamecocks	12	12	9	12	3	34
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns	0	0	6	3	0	31

Scoring Map

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

JXSTJacksonville State Gamecocks

+3

OPP EZ

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 10

ULLouisiana Ragin' Cajuns

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Jacksonville State
Q1TD
ZWZion Webb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q1TD
CFCole Fuller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Cole Fuller rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q2TD
ZWZion Webb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Zion Webb — Interception returned for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q2TD
RWRon Wiggins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-0
Ron Wiggins rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
27-0
Field goal good from 22 yards
Louisiana
Q3TD
CFChandler Fields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Chandler Fields rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q3TD
LSLogan Smothers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-6
Logan Smothers rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Louisiana
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
33-9
Field goal good from 33 yards
Jacksonville State
Q4TD
LSLogan Smothers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-9
Logan Smothers — Interception returned for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q4TD
PCPerry Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-9
Zion Webb pass to Perry Carter for a touchdown (18 yards)
Jacksonville State
OTFG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
48-9
Field goal good from 27 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 117.0 yds · -0.27 EPA/play -2.71 EPA
Chandler Fields (Louisiana) — 126.0 yds · -0.27 EPA/play -7.30 EPA
Zion Webb (Jacksonville State) — 226.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.63 EPA/play -16.37 EPA

Rushing

Ron Wiggins (Jacksonville State) — 126.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
Dre'lyn Washington (Louisiana) — 73.0 yds +0.03 EPA
Zion Webb (Jacksonville State) — 70.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Receiving

Quinton Lane (Jacksonville State) — 7 rec · 86.0 yds +0.03 EPA
Perry Carter (Jacksonville State) — 3 rec · 122.0 yds -0.30 EPA
Robert Williams (Louisiana) — 2 rec · 34.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Logan Smothers	Jacksonville State	10	60.0%	117	0	-0.27	-2.71
Chandler Fields	Louisiana	28	46.4%	126	0	-0.27	-7.30
Zion Webb	Jacksonville State	26	50.0%	226	2	-0.63	-16.37
Peter LeBlanc	Louisiana	1	0.0%	0	0	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Jacksonville State	Louisiana
Plays	109	62
EPA / play	-0.055	-0.162
Total EPA	-5.64	-9.58
Success rate	40.4%	37.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.530	-0.271
Rush EPA / play	+0.201	-0.071
Yards	639	247

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Jacksonville State	5	79	-5.94	Touchdown
Q1	Jacksonville State	6	13	-1.91	Interception
Q1	Louisiana	7	31	-1.42	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	13	80	+6.87	Rush TD
Q1	Louisiana	3	2	-3.21	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	8	50	-2.42	Ended
Q2	Louisiana	3	4	-2.82	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	6	22	-0.97	Punt
Q2	Louisiana	6	22	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	3	3	-2.55	Punt
Q2	Louisiana	4	35	0.00	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	3	17	-7.69	Touchdown
Q2	Jacksonville State	14	75	+6.37	Rush TD
Q2	Louisiana	1	0	-0.71	Ended
Q3	Louisiana	3	1	-3.46	Punt
Q3	Jacksonville State	15	72	+2.34	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.17 EPA)
Q2 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Zion Webb — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.75 EPA)
Q4 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Logan Smothers — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.73 EPA)
Q4 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Zion Webb pass to Perry Carter for a touchdown (18 yards) (+5.52 EPA)
Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Logan Smothers pass to Jacob Barrick for 17 yards (4th & 2) (+3.8 EPA)
Q1 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Fumble (-3.23 EPA)
Q2 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Ron Wiggins rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+3.04 EPA)
Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Logan Smothers pass to Perry Carter for 25 yards (2nd & 9) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

Jacksonville State Gamecocks controlled the final (34–31) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 117.0 yds.
EPA edge: Jacksonville State at -0.055 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks 34, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 31 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks won with a final score of 34–31.

Where can I find the Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551751.

Who led Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in passing?

Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) led passers with 117.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.