Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 30–48 Troy Vikings: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Troy Vikings defeated Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 48–30 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 30, Troy Vikings 48.

Game summary

Troy Vikings rolled past Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 48–30 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 199.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kimani Vidal — 245.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Ethan Conner — 4 rec, 51.0 yds.
EPA edge: Troy (+0.195/play) vs Stephen F. Austin (-0.355/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	9	9	0	9	30
Troy Vikings	12	15	9	6	48

Scoring Map

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

SFAStephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 31

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 32

HVCCTroy Vikings

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Troy
Q1TD
ECEthan Conner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Gunnar Watson pass to Ethan Conner for a touchdown (10 yards)
Stephen F. Austin
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
Stephen F. Austin
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 36 yards
Troy
Q1TD
JBJabre Barber
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Gunnar Watson pass to Jabre Barber for a touchdown (16 yards)
Troy
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
9-15
Field goal good from 29 yards
Stephen F. Austin
Q2TD
JWJerrell Wimbley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Jerrell Wimbley rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Troy
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Stephen F. Austin
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 48 yards
Troy
Q2TD
ECEthan Conner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Gunnar Watson pass to Ethan Conner for a touchdown (19 yards)
Troy
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
18-30
Field goal good from 36 yards
Troy
Q3TD
DRDevonte Ross
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Gunnar Watson pass to Devonte Ross for a touchdown (13 yards)
Stephen F. Austin
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
21-36
Field goal good from 49 yards
Troy
Q4TD
JWJarris Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-42
Jarris Williams rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Stephen F. Austin
Q4TD
AWAnthony Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-42
Anthony Williams rushes 18 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 199.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +7.26 EPA
Brian Mauer (Stephen F. Austin) — 136.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -7.47 EPA

Rushing

Kimani Vidal (Troy) — 245.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Jerrell Wimbley (Stephen F. Austin) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD -0.41 EPA
Anthony Williams (Stephen F. Austin) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

Ethan Conner (Troy) — 4 rec · 51.0 yds +2.33 EPA
Khi'Yon Wafer (Stephen F. Austin) — 4 rec · 22.0 yds +0.19 EPA
Lawton Rikel (Stephen F. Austin) — 3 rec · 40.0 yds +0.96 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gunnar Watson	Troy	22	63.6%	199	4	+0.33	+7.26
Brian Mauer	Stephen F. Austin	30	60.0%	136	0	-0.25	-7.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Stephen F. Austin	Troy
Plays	58	61
EPA / play	-0.355	+0.195
Total EPA	-20.59	+11.87
Success rate	32.8%	57.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.506	+0.330
Rush EPA / play	-0.182	+0.118
Yards	286	541

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Troy	5	31	+2.95	Pass TD
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	1	45	-8.21	Touchdown
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	11	49	+0.77	Field goal
Q1	Troy	2	75	+5.23	Pass TD
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	5	22	-3.97	Ended
Q1	Troy	3	-4	-3.58	Punt
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	3	8	-1.61	Punt
Q1	Troy	4	59	+0.17	Field goal
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	8	46	+3.29	Rush TD
Q2	Troy	2	-2	-1.72	Touchdown
Q2	Troy	10	51	-1.57	Fumble
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	7	39	+0.60	Field goal
Q2	Troy	3	75	+6.21	Pass TD
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Stephen F. Austin	6	17	-1.95	Punt
Q3	Troy	8	69	+1.99	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Troy Vikings · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.13 EPA)
Q1 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.21 EPA)
Q4 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass intercepted (-4.58 EPA)
Q2 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Ethan Conner for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.41 EPA)
Q2 · Troy Vikings · Fumble (-3.57 EPA)
Q4 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Anthony Williams rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+3.56 EPA)
Q1 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Jerrell Wimbley rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.42 EPA)
Q1 · Troy Vikings · Kickoff (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

Troy Vikings controlled the final (48–30) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 199.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Troy at 0.195 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 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Troy Vikings?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 30, Troy Vikings 48 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Troy Vikings?

Troy Vikings won with a final score of 30–48.

Where can I find the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Troy Vikings box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531841.

Who led Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Troy Vikings in passing?

Gunnar Watson (Troy) led passers with 199.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Troy Vikings in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.