Northwestern State Demons 13–38 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defeated Northwestern State Demons 38–13 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Northwestern State Demons 13, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 38.

Game summary

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns rolled past Northwestern State Demons 38–13 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Ben Wooldridge (Louisiana) — 204.0 pass yds, 3 TD, -0.20 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jacob Kibodi — 49.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Neal Johnson — 3 rec, 38.0 yds.
EPA edge: Louisiana (-0.158/play) vs Northwestern State (-0.391/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern State Demons	3	3	0	6	13
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns	6	12	6	9	38

Scoring Map

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

NWSTNorthwestern State Demons

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 16

OPP EZ

ULLouisiana Ragin' Cajuns

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Louisiana
Q1TD
DWDre'lyn Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Dre'lyn Washington rushes 62 yards for a touchdown
Northwestern State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 37 yards
Louisiana
Q2TD
BWBen Wooldridge
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Ben Wooldridge rushes 24 yards for a touchdown
Louisiana
Q2TD
RWRobert Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Ben Wooldridge pass to Robert Williams for a touchdown (32 yards)
Northwestern State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
6-18
Field goal good from 41 yards
Louisiana
Q3TD
PLPeter LeBlanc
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Ben Wooldridge pass to Peter LeBlanc for a touchdown (50 yards)
Louisiana
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
6-27
Field goal good from 33 yards
Louisiana
Q4TD
TSTavion Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
Ben Wooldridge pass to Tavion Smith for a touchdown (21 yards)
Northwestern State
Q4TD
SAScooter Adams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Tyler Vander Waal pass to Scooter Adams for a touchdown (47 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ben Wooldridge (Louisiana) — 204.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -6.77 EPA
Tyler Vander Waal (Northwestern State) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.56 EPA/play -18.44 EPA

Rushing

Jacob Kibodi (Louisiana) — 49.0 yds +0.04 EPA
Darius Boone Jr. (Northwestern State) — 16.0 yds -0.69 EPA
Dre'lyn Washington (Louisiana) — 88.0 yds · 1 TD +0.58 EPA

Receiving

Neal Johnson (Louisiana) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +0.61 EPA
Twon Hines (Northwestern State) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds +1.55 EPA
Zach Patterson (Northwestern State) — 3 rec · 10.0 yds -0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Wooldridge	Louisiana	33	39.4%	204	3	-0.20	-6.77
Tyler Vander Waal	Northwestern State	33	36.4%	69	1	-0.56	-18.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern State	Louisiana
Plays	67	64
EPA / play	-0.391	-0.158
Total EPA	-26.20	-10.13
Success rate	19.4%	43.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.559	-0.205
Rush EPA / play	-0.228	-0.108
Yards	183	421

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern State	3	12	-0.29	Punt
Q1	Louisiana	2	67	+5.37	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern State	6	27	-0.45	Punt
Q1	Louisiana	3	5	-2.74	Punt
Q1	Northwestern State	7	-2	-7.11	Field goal
Q1	Louisiana	5	35	-8.27	Fumble
Q1	Northwestern State	3	6	-4.86	Fumble
Q1	Louisiana	5	18	-1.55	Punt
Q2	Northwestern State	3	4	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Louisiana	4	41	+3.17	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern State	3	2	-2.64	Punt
Q2	Louisiana	4	42	+3.09	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern State	3	-2	-2.58	Punt
Q2	Louisiana	3	5	-2.11	Punt
Q2	Northwestern State	3	4	-1.58	Punt
Q2	Louisiana	3	0	-4.66	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Fumble (-10.85 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern State Demons · Tyler Vander Waal pass to Scooter Adams for a touchdown (47 yards) (+5.97 EPA)
Q1 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Dre'lyn Washington rushes 62 yards for a touchdown (+5.29 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Punt (-4.58 EPA)
Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Ben Wooldridge pass to Tavion Smith for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.62 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Tyler Vander Waal pass to Twon Hines for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.5 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Fumble (-3.41 EPA)
Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Ben Wooldridge rushes 24 yards for a touchdown (+3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns controlled the final (38–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Ben Wooldridge (Louisiana) — 204.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Louisiana at -0.158 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 Northwestern State Demons vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Northwestern State Demons 13, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 38 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northwestern State Demons vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won with a final score of 13–38.

Where can I find the Northwestern State Demons vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531839.

Who led Northwestern State Demons vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in passing?

Ben Wooldridge (Louisiana) led passers with 204.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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