South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Alabama Jaguars defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 59–10 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: South Alabama Jaguars 59, Eastern Michigan Eagles 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Alabama Jaguars	15	18	18	0	59
Eastern Michigan Eagles	0	3	0	6	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gio Lopez (South Alabama) — 192.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.20 EPA/play +22.86 EPA
• Desmond Trotter (South Alabama) — 123.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.19 EPA/play -3.19 EPA
• Ike Udengwu III (Eastern Michigan) — 0.0 yds · -1.30 EPA/play -3.91 EPA

Rushing

• Cam'Ron McCoy (Eastern Michigan) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
• Braylon McReynolds (South Alabama) — 71.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Jaylon Jackson (Eastern Michigan) — 2.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Jamaal Pritchett (South Alabama) — 8 rec · 127.0 yds +1.27 EPA
• Javon Ivory (South Alabama) — 4 rec · 51.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Terry Lockett Jr. (Eastern Michigan) — 2 rec · 29.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gio Lopez	South Alabama	19	73.7%	192	3	+1.20	+22.86
Desmond Trotter	South Alabama	17	52.9%	123	1	-0.19	-3.19
Ike Udengwu III	Eastern Michigan	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.30	-3.91
Cam'Ron McCoy	Eastern Michigan	27	44.4%	106	0	-0.68	-18.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Alabama	Eastern Michigan
Plays	73	61
EPA / play	+0.932	-0.531
Total EPA	+68.01	-32.37
Success rate	56.2%	23.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.546	-0.745
Rush EPA / play	+1.307	-0.323
Yards	635	183

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Alabama	10	60	+0.92	Field goal
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	1	-2.96	Punt
Q1	South Alabama	5	63	+7.62	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	-1	-2.87	Punt
Q1	South Alabama	6	65	+10.63	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	8	-1.88	Punt
Q1	South Alabama	2	14	-5.66	Interception
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	4	-2.64	Field goal
Q2	South Alabama	8	62	+10.14	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	1	18	-5.79	Interception
Q2	South Alabama	4	37	+8.55	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	4	7	-4.90	Ended
Q2	South Alabama	4	9	-4.35	Ended
Q2	Eastern Michigan	6	15	-4.63	Interception
Q2	South Alabama	5	75	+7.23	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	3	-7	-1.76	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez rushes 27 yards for a touchdown (+9.43 EPA)
2. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · PJ Martin rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+8.78 EPA)
3. Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to DJ Thomas-Jones for a touchdown (20 yards) (+8.56 EPA)
4. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Desmond Trotter rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+8.5 EPA)
5. Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Kentrel Bullock rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+7.96 EPA)
6. Q1 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Jamaal Pritchett for a touchdown (5 yards) (+6.34 EPA)
7. Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Jamaal Pritchett for a touchdown (42 yards) (+6.24 EPA)
8. Q1 · South Alabama Jaguars · Desmond Trotter pass to DJ Thomas-Jones for a touchdown (3 yards) (+6.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Alabama Jaguars controlled the final (59–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Gio Lopez (South Alabama) — 192.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: South Alabama at 0.932 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 South Alabama Jaguars vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?

South Alabama Jaguars 59, Eastern Michigan Eagles 10 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Alabama Jaguars vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?

South Alabama Jaguars won with a final score of 59–10.

Where can I find the South Alabama Jaguars vs Eastern Michigan Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551755.

Who led South Alabama Jaguars vs Eastern Michigan Eagles in passing?

Gio Lopez (South Alabama) led passers with 192.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Alabama Jaguars at Eastern Michigan Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.