Northern Colorado Bears 11–31 Abilene Christian Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Northern Colorado Bears 31–11 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 11, Abilene Christian Wildcats 31.

Game summary

Abilene Christian Wildcats rolled past Northern Colorado Bears 31–11 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 216.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jay'Veon Sunday — 76.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Blake Haggerty — 5 rec, 30.0 yds.
EPA edge: Abilene Christian (+0.230/play) vs Northern Colorado (-0.158/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	0	3	0	6	11
Abilene Christian Wildcats	12	6	9	0	31

Scoring Map

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

UNCONorthern Colorado Bears

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 23

OPP EZ

ACUAbilene Christian Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Abilene Christian
Q1TD
RBRovaughn Banks Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Maverick McIvor pass to Rovaughn Banks Jr. for a touchdown (12 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q1TD
XWXavier Wishert
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Xavier Wishert rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q2TD
JSJay'Veon Sunday
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Jay'Veon Sunday rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Northern Colorado
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
3-18
Field goal good from 31 yards
Abilene Christian
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
3-21
Field goal good from 40 yards
Abilene Christian
Q3TD
XWXavier Wishert
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-27
Xavier Wishert rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
Northern Colorado
Q4TD
APAlec Pell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Jacob Sirmon pass to Alec Pell for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 216.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +8.04 EPA
Quayde Hawkins (Abilene Christian) — 6.0 yds · -0.92 EPA/play -3.66 EPA
Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) — 105.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -7.05 EPA

Rushing

Jay'Veon Sunday (Abilene Christian) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
David Afari (Northern Colorado) — 56.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Jermiah Dobbins (Abilene Christian) — 83.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Receiving

Blake Haggerty (Northern Colorado) — 5 rec · 30.0 yds +1.29 EPA
Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian) — 4 rec · 75.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Rovaughn Banks Jr. (Abilene Christian) — 4 rec · 38.0 yds +1.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maverick McIvor	Abilene Christian	24	62.5%	216	1	+0.34	+8.04
Quayde Hawkins	Abilene Christian	4	50.0%	6	0	-0.92	-3.66
Jacob Sirmon	Northern Colorado	33	54.5%	105	1	-0.21	-7.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Colorado	Abilene Christian
Plays	57	69
EPA / play	-0.158	+0.230
Total EPA	-9.03	+15.90
Success rate	26.3%	63.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.214	+0.156
Rush EPA / play	-0.082	+0.281
Yards	195	490

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	1	-3.18	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	9	71	+5.68	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	8	-0.98	Ended
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	19	+1.87	Ended
Q1	Abilene Christian	10	55	+3.94	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	6	16	-1.78	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	3	7	-1.68	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	3	5	-2.63	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	6	82	+6.59	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	14	51	-0.30	Field goal
Q2	Abilene Christian	1	7	0.00	Ended
Q3	Abilene Christian	6	57	+0.53	Field goal
Q3	Northern Colorado	3	5	-2.44	Punt
Q3	Abilene Christian	6	71	+4.41	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Colorado	4	19	-1.00	Punt
Q3	Abilene Christian	12	65	-0.94	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Ty Arrington for 13 yards (4th & 6) (+3.67 EPA)
Q1 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Rovaughn Banks Jr. for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.55 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Blake Haggerty for 7 yards (4th & 2) (+3.36 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · David Afari rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.03 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Blake Haggerty for 9 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.68 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Alec Pell for 17 yards (2nd & 11) (+2.44 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.28 EPA)
Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Xavier Wishert rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+2.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

Abilene Christian Wildcats controlled the final (31–11) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 216.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Abilene Christian at 0.23 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs Abilene Christian Wildcats?

Northern Colorado Bears 11, Abilene Christian Wildcats 31 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Abilene Christian Wildcats?

Abilene Christian Wildcats won with a final score of 11–31.

Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs Abilene Christian Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540278.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Abilene Christian Wildcats in passing?

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) led passers with 216.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Colorado Bears at Abilene Christian Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.