Sam Houston Bearkats vs. BYU Cougars: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 14– in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Sam Houston Bearkats , BYU Cougars 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sam Houston Bearkats	0	0	0	0
BYU Cougars	6	0	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kedon Slovis (BYU) — 145.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -7.62 EPA
• Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 139.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -17.28 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Martin (BYU) — 91.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• John Gentry (Sam Houston) — 21.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Aidan Robbins (BYU) — 23.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Chase Roberts (BYU) — 5 rec · 42.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Darius Lassiter (BYU) — 4 rec · 43.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kedon Slovis	BYU	32	62.5%	145	0	-0.24	-7.62
Keegan Shoemaker	Sam Houston	34	52.9%	139	0	-0.51	-17.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sam Houston	BYU
Plays	57	65
EPA / play	-0.373	-0.125
Total EPA	-21.25	-8.10
Success rate	31.6%	26.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.508	-0.238
Rush EPA / play	-0.172	-0.015
Yards	207	285

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sam Houston	3	-5	-3.74	Punt
Q1	BYU	8	50	+4.04	Rush TD
Q1	Sam Houston	3	13	-0.74	Punt
Q1	BYU	4	22	-1.72	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	3	4	-2.11	Punt
Q1	BYU	6	21	-4.65	Ended
Q1	Sam Houston	4	17	-2.46	Punt
Q2	BYU	2	3	-1.39	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	3	8	-1.92	Punt
Q2	BYU	3	10	-1.19	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	5	41	-0.19	Punt
Q2	BYU	5	15	-1.01	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	5	20	+0.81	Punt
Q2	BYU	3	5	-0.72	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	2	-1	-0.38	Ended
Q3	BYU	4	22	-3.21	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass intercepted (-5.86 EPA)
2. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass intercepted (-3.83 EPA)
3. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Noah Smith for 24 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.8 EPA)
4. Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker sacked for a loss of 12 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.25 EPA)
5. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Kedon Slovis to Keelan Marion — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.11 EPA)
6. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Punt (-2.92 EPA)
7. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Ryan Rehkow rushes for 5 yards (4th & 6) (-2.64 EPA)
8. Q4 · BYU Cougars · LJ Martin rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 3) (+2.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (14–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kedon Slovis (BYU) — 145.0 yds.
• EPA edge: BYU at -0.125 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 Sam Houston Bearkats vs BYU Cougars?

Sam Houston Bearkats 0, BYU Cougars 14 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Sam Houston Bearkats vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 0–14.

Where can I find the Sam Houston Bearkats vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520152.

Who led Sam Houston Bearkats vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Kedon Slovis (BYU) led passers with 145.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Sam Houston Bearkats at BYU Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.