Sacramento State Hornets 38–24 Nicholls Colonels: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Sacramento State Hornets defeated Nicholls Colonels 38–24 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Sacramento State Hornets 38, Nicholls Colonels 24.

Game summary

Sacramento State Hornets rolled past Nicholls Colonels 38–24 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 168.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +1.08 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Marcus Fulcher — 49.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Devin Gandy — 3 rec, 82.0 yds.
EPA edge: Sacramento State (+0.134/play) vs Nicholls (+0.089/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sacramento State Hornets	6	9	6	12	38
Nicholls Colonels	0	3	6	12	24

Scoring Map

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

SACSacramento State Hornets

+3

+3OPP 13

NICHNicholls Colonels

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Sacramento State
Q1TD
MFMarcus Fulcher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Marcus Fulcher rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q2TD
MFMarcus Fulcher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Marcus Fulcher rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
15-0
Field goal good from 23 yards
Nicholls
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
15-3
Field goal good from 30 yards
Nicholls
Q3TD
PMPat McQuaide
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Pat McQuaide rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q3TD
JGJared Gipson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
Kaiden Bennett pass to Jared Gipson for a touchdown (40 yards)
Sacramento State
Q4TD
KBKaiden Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-9
Kaiden Bennett rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q4TD
AGAnderson Grover
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-9
Kaiden Bennett pass to Anderson Grover for a touchdown (6 yards)
Nicholls
Q4TD
JSJaylon Spears
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-15
Jaylon Spears rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Nicholls
Q4TD
TMTerry Matthews
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-21
Pat McQuaide pass to Terry Matthews for a touchdown (84 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 168.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.08 EPA/play +9.72 EPA
Pat McQuaide (Nicholls) — 123.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -1.45 EPA
incomplete (Nicholls) — 0.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -1.90 EPA

Rushing

Marcus Fulcher (Sacramento State) — 49.0 yds · 2 TD +0.35 EPA
Collin Guggenheim (Nicholls) — 43.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Elijah Tau-Tolliver (Sacramento State) — 17.0 yds -0.76 EPA

Receiving

Devin Gandy (Sacramento State) — 3 rec · 82.0 yds +0.64 EPA
Jared Gipson (Sacramento State) — 2 rec · 56.0 yds +0.18 EPA
Anderson Grover (Sacramento State) — 2 rec · 15.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaiden Bennett	Sacramento State	9	88.9%	168	2	+1.08	+9.72
Pat McQuaide	Nicholls	14	71.4%	123	1	-0.10	-1.45
incomplete	Nicholls	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.38	-1.90
Carson Camp	Sacramento State	7	71.4%	35	0	-0.39	-2.71
incomplete	Sacramento State	4	0.0%	0	0	-1.06	-4.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sacramento State	Nicholls
Plays	48	36
EPA / play	+0.134	+0.089
Total EPA	+6.45	+3.19
Success rate	41.7%	41.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.137	-0.176
Rush EPA / play	+0.132	+0.384
Yards	302	216

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sacramento State	13	70	+3.96	Ended
Q1	Nicholls	4	19	-0.39	Ended
Q1	Sacramento State	7	48	-0.00	Ended
Q1	Nicholls	6	35	+1.83	Ended
Q1	Sacramento State	3	2	-3.99	Ended
Q1	Nicholls	3	4	-0.95	Ended
Q1	Sacramento State	1	2	-0.38	Ended
Q1	Sacramento State	1	5	+1.88	Rush TD
Q1	Nicholls	1	0	-3.67	Interception
Q2	Sacramento State	3	31	+3.43	Rush TD
Q2	Nicholls	3	-9	-3.49	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Nicholls	1	-4	-0.87	Field goal
Q3	Sacramento State	3	6	-6.69	Interception
Q3	Nicholls	1	4	+2.95	Rush TD
Q3	Sacramento State	1	40	+3.11	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Sacramento State Hornets · Carson Camp pass intercepted (-7.5 EPA)
Q4 · Nicholls Colonels · Pat McQuaide pass to Terry Matthews for a touchdown (84 yards) (+6.62 EPA)
Q4 · Nicholls Colonels · Kickoff (+5.18 EPA)
Q4 · Nicholls Colonels · Kickoff (+4.96 EPA)
Q1 · Nicholls Colonels · Punt (-3.86 EPA)
Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+3.83 EPA)
Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Elijah Tau-Tolliver rushes for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 4) (-3.71 EPA)
Q1 · Nicholls Colonels · Pat McQuaide pass intercepted (-3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Sacramento State Hornets controlled the final (38–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 168.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Sacramento State at 0.134 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 Sacramento State Hornets vs Nicholls Colonels?

Sacramento State Hornets 38, Nicholls Colonels 24 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Sacramento State Hornets vs Nicholls Colonels?

Sacramento State Hornets won with a final score of 38–24.

Where can I find the Sacramento State Hornets vs Nicholls Colonels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540285.

Who led Sacramento State Hornets vs Nicholls Colonels in passing?

Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) led passers with 168.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Sacramento State Hornets at Nicholls Colonels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.