Southern Utah Thunderbirds 21–24 Arizona State Sun Devils: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Arizona State Sun Devils defeated Southern Utah Thunderbirds 24–21 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Southern Utah Thunderbirds 21, Arizona State Sun Devils 24.

Game summary

Arizona State Sun Devils edged Southern Utah Thunderbirds 24–21 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Jaden Rashada (Arizona State) — 239.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cameron Skattebo — 79.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Xavier Guillory — 4 rec, 68.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arizona State (+0.079/play) vs Southern Utah (-0.147/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	0	6	6	0	21
Arizona State Sun Devils	6	12	0	9	24

Scoring Map

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

SUUSouthern Utah Thunderbirds

OPP EZ

+3OPP 21

ASUArizona State Sun Devils

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Arizona State
Q1TD
CSCameron Skattebo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Cameron Skattebo rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q2TD
TLTarghee Lambson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Targhee Lambson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Arizona State
Q2TD
XGXavier Guillory
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Jaden Rashada pass to Xavier Guillory for a touchdown (47 yards)
Arizona State
Q2TD
TOTroy Omeire
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Jaden Rashada pass to Troy Omeire for a touchdown (3 yards)
Southern Utah
Q3TD
ZMZack Mitchell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Justin Miller pass to Zack Mitchell for a touchdown (17 yards)
Arizona State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 38 yards
Arizona State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Punt return touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jaden Rashada (Arizona State) — 239.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.42 EPA
Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 99.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +0.94 EPA
Grady Robison (Southern Utah) — 16.0 yds · +0.62 EPA/play +0.62 EPA

Rushing

Cameron Skattebo (Arizona State) — 79.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
Braedon Wissler (Southern Utah) — 47.0 yds -0.51 EPA
DeCarlos Brooks (Arizona State) — 65.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Receiving

Xavier Guillory (Arizona State) — 4 rec · 68.0 yds +0.91 EPA
Cameron Skattebo (Arizona State) — 4 rec · 41.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Elijhah Badger (Arizona State) — 3 rec · 27.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaden Rashada	Arizona State	30	56.7%	239	2	+0.21	+6.42
Justin Miller	Southern Utah	15	33.3%	99	1	+0.06	+0.94
Grady Robison	Southern Utah	1	100.0%	16	0	+0.62	+0.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Utah	Arizona State
Plays	47	63
EPA / play	-0.147	+0.079
Total EPA	-6.93	+5.00
Success rate	25.5%	41.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.098	+0.214
Rush EPA / play	-0.274	-0.043
Yards	208	390

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Utah	6	17	-1.79	Punt
Q1	Arizona State	5	68	+5.40	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Utah	6	24	-0.56	Punt
Q1	Arizona State	5	10	-2.34	Punt
Q1	Southern Utah	10	43	+2.88	Rush TD
Q2	Arizona State	3	4	-2.36	Punt
Q2	Southern Utah	3	4	-2.03	Punt
Q2	Arizona State	7	77	+5.99	Pass TD
Q2	Southern Utah	4	23	-0.68	Punt
Q2	Arizona State	7	76	+5.08	Pass TD
Q3	Arizona State	3	16	-0.86	Punt
Q3	Southern Utah	4	3	-4.30	Punt
Q3	Arizona State	4	22	-0.71	Punt
Q3	Southern Utah	3	10	-2.16	Punt
Q3	Arizona State	3	2	-2.89	Punt
Q3	Southern Utah	5	80	+7.16	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Punt return touchdown (-6.94 EPA)
Q2 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Jaden Rashada pass to Xavier Guillory for a touchdown (47 yards) (+6.85 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Wooden for 52 yards (3rd & 4) (+4.71 EPA)
Q3 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Kickoff (+3.5 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Zack Mitchell for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.4 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Ethan Bolingbroke for 13 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.95 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Penalty (2nd & 18) (+2.63 EPA)
Q4 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Rush (1st & 10) (-2.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

Arizona State Sun Devils controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jaden Rashada (Arizona State) — 239.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Arizona State at 0.079 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Arizona State Sun Devils?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds 21, Arizona State Sun Devils 24 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Arizona State Sun Devils?

Arizona State Sun Devils won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Arizona State Sun Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401523987.

Who led Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Arizona State Sun Devils in passing?

Jaden Rashada (Arizona State) led passers with 239.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Arizona State Sun Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.