Southern Jaguars vs. Alabama State Hornets: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama State Hornets defeated Southern Jaguars 14–10 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Southern Jaguars 10, Alabama State Hornets 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Jaguars	6	3	0	0	10
Alabama State Hornets	6	0	6	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Harold Blood (Southern) — 147.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +4.57 EPA
• Dematrius Davis (Alabama State) — 145.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +4.46 EPA
• incomplete (Alabama State) — 0.0 yds · -0.93 EPA/play -2.80 EPA

Rushing

• Ja'Won Howell (Alabama State) — 40.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Dematrius Davis (Alabama State) — 66.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Gary Quarles (Southern) — 30.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Kisean Johnson (Alabama State) — 9 rec · 107.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Jailon Howard (Southern) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Colbey Washington (Southern) — 1 rec · 24.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Harold Blood	Southern	24	70.8%	147	1	+0.19	+4.57
Dematrius Davis	Alabama State	23	69.6%	145	2	+0.19	+4.46
incomplete	Alabama State	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.93	-2.80
incomplete	Southern	11	0.0%	0	0	-0.86	-9.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern	Alabama State
Plays	59	58
EPA / play	-0.229	-0.151
Total EPA	-13.49	-8.77
Success rate	35.6%	32.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.141	+0.064
Rush EPA / play	-0.357	-0.326
Yards	205	269

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern	12	61	+3.98	Ended
Q1	Alabama State	7	32	+1.71	Ended
Q1	Southern	2	26	+0.85	Ended
Q1	Southern	1	16	+3.46	Pass TD
Q1	Alabama State	1	43	+5.29	Pass TD
Q1	Southern	5	35	+2.21	Ended
Q2	Alabama State	6	52	0.00	Ended
Q2	Southern	3	1	-2.40	Field goal
Q2	Alabama State	10	51	+0.38	Missed FG
Q2	Southern	5	16	-1.39	Punt
Q2	Alabama State	6	12	-2.57	Punt
Q3	Southern	6	-2	-6.47	Ended
Q3	Alabama State	7	24	-2.29	Ended
Q3	Alabama State	1	-1	+0.57	Ended
Q3	Alabama State	5	34	-2.83	Pass TD
Q3	Southern	6	7	-5.60	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Alabama State Hornets · Dematrius Davis rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 2) (-5.89 EPA)
2. Q1 · Alabama State Hornets · Dematrius Davis pass to Kisean Johnson for a touchdown (43 yards) (+5.29 EPA)
3. Q4 · Southern Jaguars · Fumble (-5.18 EPA)
4. Q3 · Southern Jaguars · Harold Blood pass intercepted (-4.04 EPA)
5. Q1 · Southern Jaguars · Kickoff (+3.59 EPA)
6. Q1 · Southern Jaguars · Harold Blood pass to Kendric Rhymes for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q3 · Alabama State Hornets · Kickoff (+3.37 EPA)
8. Q4 · Southern Jaguars · Harold Blood pass to Colbey Washington for 24 yards (4th & 5) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama State Hornets controlled the final (14–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Harold Blood (Southern) — 147.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Alabama State at -0.151 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 Southern Jaguars vs Alabama State Hornets?

Southern Jaguars 10, Alabama State Hornets 14 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Southern Jaguars vs Alabama State Hornets?

Alabama State Hornets won with a final score of 10–14.

Where can I find the Southern Jaguars vs Alabama State Hornets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540115.

Who led Southern Jaguars vs Alabama State Hornets in passing?

Harold Blood (Southern) led passers with 147.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Jaguars at Alabama State Hornets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.