Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 3–38 Arizona Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Arizona Wildcats defeated Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 38–3 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 3, Arizona Wildcats 38.

Game summary

Arizona Wildcats dominated Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 38–3 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Jayden de Laura (Arizona) — 273.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.18 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tj Mcdaniel — 52.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Michael Wiley — 6 rec, 57.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arizona (+0.048/play) vs Northern Arizona (-0.423/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks	0	3	6	0	3
Arizona Wildcats	6	6	12	3	38

Scoring Map

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

NAUNorthern Arizona Lumberjacks

+3OPP 32

OPP 49

+3OPP 18

ARIZArizona Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Arizona
Q1TD
JCJacob Cowing
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jayden de Laura pass to Jacob Cowing for a touchdown (4 yards)
Arizona
Q2TD
JCJonah Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jayden de Laura pass to Jonah Coleman for a touchdown (7 yards)
Northern Arizona
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 49 yards
Northern Arizona
Q3FG
Points+6
Yard line
OPP 49
Score
9-12
Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (85 yards)
Arizona
Q3TD
TMTetairoa McMillan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Jayden de Laura pass to Tetairoa McMillan for a touchdown (5 yards)
Arizona
Q3TD
JDJayden de Laura
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Jayden de Laura rushes 53 yards for a touchdown
Arizona
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
9-27
Field goal good from 35 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jayden de Laura (Arizona) — 273.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +4.60 EPA
Kai Millner (Northern Arizona) — 139.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +2.39 EPA
Adam Damante (Northern Arizona) — 24.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +0.45 EPA

Rushing

Tj Mcdaniel (Northern Arizona) — 52.0 yds -0.71 EPA
Michael Wiley (Arizona) — 52.0 yds +0.16 EPA
DJ Williams (Arizona) — 38.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Receiving

Michael Wiley (Arizona) — 6 rec · 57.0 yds +0.30 EPA
Coleman Owen (Northern Arizona) — 4 rec · 64.0 yds +2.25 EPA
Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) — 3 rec · 65.0 yds +1.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jayden de Laura	Arizona	25	72.0%	273	3	+0.18	+4.60
Kai Millner	Northern Arizona	22	59.1%	139	0	+0.11	+2.39
Adam Damante	Northern Arizona	5	60.0%	24	0	+0.09	+0.45
Angel Flores	Northern Arizona	1	100.0%	-4	0	-0.69	-0.69
Noah Fifita	Arizona	2	100.0%	7	0	-0.57	-1.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Arizona	Arizona
Plays	66	53
EPA / play	-0.423	+0.048
Total EPA	-27.90	+2.55
Success rate	27.3%	62.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.055	+0.128
Rush EPA / play	-0.798	-0.035
Yards	241	480

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Arizona	7	65	+5.26	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Arizona	7	30	-1.57	Punt
Q1	Arizona	7	61	-1.23	Ended
Q1	Northern Arizona	3	-4	-3.88	Punt
Q1	Arizona	7	83	+6.35	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Arizona	6	31	-4.32	Fumble
Q2	Arizona	5	54	-3.04	Fumble
Q2	Northern Arizona	12	50	-0.18	Field goal
Q3	Northern Arizona	8	58	+1.72	Touchdown
Q3	Northern Arizona	3	1	-2.96	Punt
Q3	Arizona	5	-3	-4.09	Punt
Q3	Northern Arizona	4	8	-4.71	Ended
Q3	Arizona	4	37	+2.52	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Arizona	3	6	-2.25	Punt
Q3	Arizona	3	63	+3.56	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Arizona	7	34	-4.68	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (85 yards) (-9.55 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Draycen Hall rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-5.91 EPA)
Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Fumble (-4.95 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Fumble (-4.12 EPA)
Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Jayden de Laura pass intercepted (-3.73 EPA)
Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Jayden de Laura — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.68 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Kai Millner pass to Coleman Owen for 26 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.51 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Kai Millner pass to Coleman Owen for 13 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

Arizona Wildcats controlled the final (38–3) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jayden de Laura (Arizona) — 273.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Arizona at 0.048 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Arizona Wildcats?

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 3, Arizona Wildcats 38 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Arizona Wildcats?

Arizona Wildcats won with a final score of 3–38.

Where can I find the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Arizona Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401523989.

Who led Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Arizona Wildcats in passing?

Jayden de Laura (Arizona) led passers with 273.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.