Tarleton State Texans 52–34 McNeese Cowboys: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Tarleton State Texans defeated McNeese Cowboys 52–34 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Tarleton State Texans 52, McNeese Cowboys 34.

Game summary

Tarleton State Texans rolled past McNeese Cowboys 52–34 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) — 363.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.24 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kayvon Britten — 82.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jihad Marks — 5 rec, 52.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tarleton State (+0.136/play) vs McNeese (-0.244/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tarleton State Texans	12	3	12	12	52
McNeese Cowboys	6	9	6	15	34

Scoring Map

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

TARTarleton State Texans

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 9

MCNMcNeese Cowboys

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tarleton State
Q1TD
KBKayvon Britten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Kayvon Britten rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
McNeese
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Kickoff
Tarleton State
Q1TD
JSJaden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Victor Gabalis pass to Jaden Smith for a touchdown (5 yards)
McNeese
Q2TD
DDD'angelo Durham
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
D'angelo Durham rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
McNeese
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 27 yards
Tarleton State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 41 yards
McNeese
Q3TD
NGNate Glantz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Nate Glantz rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tarleton State
Q3TD
DMDejuan Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Victor Gabalis pass to Dejuan Miller for a touchdown (62 yards)
Tarleton State
Q3TD
DKDerrel Kelley III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Derrel Kelley III rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Tarleton State
Q4TD
KBKayvon Britten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-21
Victor Gabalis pass to Kayvon Britten for a touchdown (16 yards)
Tarleton State
Q4TD
KBKayvon Britten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-21
Kayvon Britten rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
McNeese
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-27
Interception returned for a touchdown
McNeese
Q4TD
NGNate Glantz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-33
Nate Glantz rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
McNeese
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
39-36
Field goal good from 26 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) — 363.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +8.80 EPA
Tre Simmons (McNeese) — 23.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -2.26 EPA
Nate Glantz (McNeese) — 118.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -15.19 EPA

Rushing

Kayvon Britten (Tarleton State) — 82.0 yds · 2 TD +0.11 EPA
Derrel Kelley III (Tarleton State) — 136.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA
D'angelo Durham (McNeese) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA

Receiving

Jihad Marks (McNeese) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +0.12 EPA
Jalen Johnson (McNeese) — 6 rec · 49.0 yds +0.38 EPA
Darius Cooper (Tarleton State) — 6 rec · 96.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Victor Gabalis	Tarleton State	36	55.6%	363	3	+0.24	+8.80
Tre Simmons	McNeese	5	60.0%	23	0	-0.45	-2.26
Nate Glantz	McNeese	40	37.5%	118	0	-0.38	-15.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tarleton State	McNeese
Plays	75	75
EPA / play	+0.136	-0.244
Total EPA	+10.22	-18.28
Success rate	49.3%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.245	-0.520
Rush EPA / play	+0.036	+0.194
Yards	585	345

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tarleton State	3	8	-1.93	Punt
Q1	McNeese	3	2	-2.99	Ended
Q1	Tarleton State	3	56	+2.79	Ended
Q1	Tarleton State	1	0	-3.48	Interception
Q1	McNeese	3	7	-1.30	Ended
Q1	Tarleton State	1	0	-4.19	Interception
Q1	Tarleton State	3	29	+3.02	Rush TD
Q1	McNeese	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Tarleton State	12	73	+5.83	Pass TD
Q1	McNeese	5	15	-2.17	Punt
Q1	Tarleton State	4	19	-1.04	Punt
Q2	McNeese	10	45	+4.10	Rush TD
Q2	Tarleton State	4	13	-5.10	Fumble
Q2	McNeese	5	27	-1.32	Field goal
Q2	Tarleton State	7	68	-1.53	Interception
Q2	McNeese	3	-3	-0.65	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · McNeese Cowboys · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.46 EPA)
Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · Kickoff (+5.96 EPA)
Q2 · Tarleton State Texans · Fumble (-5.77 EPA)
Q3 · Tarleton State Texans · Victor Gabalis pass to Dejuan Miller for a touchdown (62 yards) (+5.13 EPA)
Q2 · Tarleton State Texans · Victor Gabalis pass intercepted (-4.98 EPA)
Q2 · McNeese Cowboys · Nate Glantz rushes for 17 yards (4th & 13) (+4.2 EPA)
Q1 · Tarleton State Texans · Victor Gabalis pass intercepted (-4.19 EPA)
Q4 · McNeese Cowboys · Nate Glantz pass to Jihad Marks for 20 yards (4th & 8) (+4.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tarleton State Texans controlled the final (52–34) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) — 363.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Tarleton State at 0.136 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 Tarleton State Texans vs McNeese Cowboys?

Tarleton State Texans 52, McNeese Cowboys 34 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Tarleton State Texans vs McNeese Cowboys?

Tarleton State Texans won with a final score of 52–34.

Where can I find the Tarleton State Texans vs McNeese Cowboys box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540213.

Who led Tarleton State Texans vs McNeese Cowboys in passing?

Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) led passers with 363.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Tarleton State Texans at McNeese Cowboys in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.