North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. UAB Blazers: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UAB Blazers defeated North Carolina A&T Aggies 35–6 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: North Carolina A&T Aggies 6, UAB Blazers 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina A&T Aggies	3	0	0	3	6
UAB Blazers	6	12	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jacob Zeno (UAB) — 318.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +11.68 EPA
• Kevin White (North Carolina A&T) — -7.0 yds · -1.57 EPA/play -3.15 EPA
• Eli Brickhandler (North Carolina A&T) — 3.0 yds · -1.06 EPA/play -12.71 EPA

Rushing

• Wesley Graves (North Carolina A&T) — 64.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Isaiah Jacobs (UAB) — 44.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Eli Brickhandler (North Carolina A&T) — 49.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Fred Farrier II (UAB) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Tejhaun Palmer (UAB) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds -0.47 EPA
• Jermaine Brown Jr. (UAB) — 4 rec · 33.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacob Zeno	UAB	41	90.2%	318	3	+0.28	+11.68
Kevin White	North Carolina A&T	2	0.0%	-7	0	-1.57	-3.15
Eli Brickhandler	North Carolina A&T	12	16.7%	3	0	-1.06	-12.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina A&T	UAB
Plays	49	71
EPA / play	-0.264	+0.375
Total EPA	-12.93	+26.59
Success rate	32.7%	70.4%
Pass EPA / play	-1.133	+0.285
Rush EPA / play	+0.084	+0.497
Yards	171	493

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UAB	13	81	+6.73	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina A&T	11	47	+0.29	Field goal
Q1	UAB	13	71	+6.02	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina A&T	7	40	-2.98	Ended
Q2	UAB	4	43	-2.83	Fumble
Q2	North Carolina A&T	3	2	-1.76	Punt
Q2	UAB	8	42	+3.88	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina A&T	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	North Carolina A&T	6	2	-5.39	Punt
Q3	UAB	3	10	-1.32	Punt
Q3	North Carolina A&T	3	0	-3.38	Missed FG
Q3	UAB	6	74	+5.01	Pass TD
Q3	North Carolina A&T	11	57	+0.81	Field goal
Q4	UAB	13	73	+2.49	Missed FG
Q4	North Carolina A&T	6	19	-0.52	Punt
Q4	UAB	11	99	+6.61	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · North Carolina A&T Aggies · Penalty (4th & 18) (+4.29 EPA)
2. Q2 · UAB Blazers · Fumble (-4.04 EPA)
3. Q2 · North Carolina A&T Aggies · Eli Brickhandler sacked for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 3) (-3.18 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Carolina A&T Aggies · Eli Brickhandler rushes for 19 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.1 EPA)
5. Q3 · North Carolina A&T Aggies · Field goal missed (-2.7 EPA)
6. Q3 · UAB Blazers · Jacob Zeno pass to T.J. Jones for a touchdown (34 yards) (+2.62 EPA)
7. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Jacob Zeno pass to Jermaine Brown Jr. for 11 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.59 EPA)
8. Q4 · UAB Blazers · Field goal missed (-2.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UAB Blazers controlled the final (35–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jacob Zeno (UAB) — 318.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UAB at 0.375 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 North Carolina A&T Aggies vs UAB Blazers?

North Carolina A&T Aggies 6, UAB Blazers 35 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won North Carolina A&T Aggies vs UAB Blazers?

UAB Blazers won with a final score of 6–35.

Where can I find the North Carolina A&T Aggies vs UAB Blazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531377.

Who led North Carolina A&T Aggies vs UAB Blazers in passing?

Jacob Zeno (UAB) led passers with 318.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Carolina A&T Aggies at UAB Blazers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.