Ohio Bobcats vs. San Diego State Aztecs: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

San Diego State Aztecs defeated Ohio Bobcats 20–13 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Ohio Bobcats 13, San Diego State Aztecs 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio Bobcats	3	3	0	6	13
San Diego State Aztecs	3	6	0	9	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jalen Mayden (San Diego State) — 181.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +6.75 EPA
• Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 65.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +0.91 EPA
• CJ Harris (Ohio) — 216.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -8.09 EPA

Rushing

• Sieh Bangura (Ohio) — 65.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Kenan Christon (San Diego State) — 51.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Jalen Mayden (San Diego State) — 33.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Sam Wiglusz (Ohio) — 10 rec · 103.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Miles Cross (Ohio) — 4 rec · 47.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Tyler Walton (Ohio) — 6 rec · 55.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jalen Mayden	San Diego State	27	63.0%	181	2	+0.25	+6.75
Kurtis Rourke	Ohio	11	72.7%	65	0	+0.08	+0.91
CJ Harris	Ohio	44	40.9%	216	1	-0.18	-8.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio	San Diego State
Plays	84	58
EPA / play	-0.123	-0.012
Total EPA	-10.33	-0.68
Success rate	41.7%	36.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.131	+0.250
Rush EPA / play	-0.109	-0.240
Yards	406	347

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	San Diego State	9	44	+0.13	Field goal
Q1	Ohio	13	81	+3.55	Field goal
Q1	San Diego State	3	21	-4.35	Fumble
Q1	Ohio	4	8	-3.10	Punt
Q2	San Diego State	3	4	-1.72	Punt
Q2	Ohio	1	0	-5.06	Interception
Q2	San Diego State	5	21	-1.91	Missed FG
Q2	Ohio	10	56	+0.43	Field goal
Q2	San Diego State	4	-4	-2.41	Punt
Q2	Ohio	8	59	-1.53	Interception
Q2	San Diego State	7	85	+6.89	Pass TD
Q3	Ohio	17	82	+3.71	Missed FG
Q3	San Diego State	3	0	-3.12	Punt
Q3	Ohio	4	17	-2.29	Punt
Q3	San Diego State	9	89	+3.14	Field goal
Q4	Ohio	3	9	-1.49	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · San Diego State Aztecs · Jalen Mayden pass to Mark Redman for a touchdown (13 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
2. Q4 · Ohio Bobcats · CJ Harris pass intercepted (-6.52 EPA)
3. Q1 · San Diego State Aztecs · Fumble (-5.57 EPA)
4. Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · CJ Harris pass intercepted (-5.06 EPA)
5. Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Jaylon Armstead rushes for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.4 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ohio Bobcats · CJ Harris pass to Tyler Walton for 20 yards (3rd & 19) (+3.18 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ohio Bobcats · Field goal missed (-3.13 EPA)
8. Q1 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke sacked for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 5) (-2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• San Diego State Aztecs controlled the final (20–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jalen Mayden (San Diego State) — 181.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: San Diego State at -0.012 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 Ohio Bobcats vs San Diego State Aztecs?

Ohio Bobcats 13, San Diego State Aztecs 20 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Ohio Bobcats vs San Diego State Aztecs?

San Diego State Aztecs won with a final score of 13–20.

Where can I find the Ohio Bobcats vs San Diego State Aztecs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532392.

Who led Ohio Bobcats vs San Diego State Aztecs in passing?

Jalen Mayden (San Diego State) led passers with 181.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ohio Bobcats at San Diego State Aztecs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.