UTSA Roadrunners vs. Marshall Thundering Herd: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UTSA Roadrunners defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 35–17 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: UTSA Roadrunners 35, Marshall Thundering Herd 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTSA Roadrunners	0	18	6	6	35
Marshall Thundering Herd	6	9	0	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Owen McCown (UTSA) — 243.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.51 EPA
• Colin Parachek (Marshall) — 57.0 yds · -4.75 EPA/play -4.75 EPA
• Cole Pennington (Marshall) — 217.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -12.49 EPA

Rushing

• Robert Henry (UTSA) — 37.0 yds · 2 TD -0.06 EPA
• Rocko Griffin (UTSA) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Ethan Payne (Marshall) — 34.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Joshua Cephus (UTSA) — 7 rec · 102.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Jayden Harrison (Marshall) — 6 rec · 132.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Caleb McMillan (Marshall) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Owen McCown	UTSA	33	66.7%	243	2	-0.05	-1.51
Colin Parachek	Marshall	1	0.0%	57	0	-4.75	-4.75
Cole Pennington	Marshall	39	38.5%	217	0	-0.32	-12.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTSA	Marshall
Plays	72	68
EPA / play	-0.046	-0.293
Total EPA	-3.34	-19.92
Success rate	44.4%	25.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.046	-0.431
Rush EPA / play	-0.047	-0.096
Yards	388	423

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UTSA	3	7	-2.24	Punt
Q1	Marshall	6	21	-1.74	Punt
Q1	UTSA	3	-1	-4.33	Interception
Q1	Marshall	2	7	+1.65	Rush TD
Q1	UTSA	3	5	-2.61	Punt
Q1	Marshall	3	-3	-3.41	Punt
Q1	UTSA	4	12	-2.92	Interception
Q1	Marshall	3	6	-2.33	Punt
Q1	UTSA	3	-5	-3.91	Punt
Q1	Marshall	3	83	+6.42	Rush TD
Q2	UTSA	8	72	+7.01	Rush TD
Q2	Marshall	3	6	-2.12	Punt
Q2	UTSA	4	65	+5.37	Pass TD
Q2	Marshall	5	49	-0.09	Field goal
Q2	UTSA	13	75	+6.20	Rush TD
Q2	Marshall	3	4	-0.55	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UTSA Roadrunners · Fumble (-6.41 EPA)
2. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rasheen Ali rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+5.57 EPA)
3. Q2 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown pass to Tykee Ogle-Kellogg for 41 yards (3rd & 14) (+5.2 EPA)
4. Q2 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown pass to Joshua Cephus for a touchdown (44 yards) (+4.9 EPA)
5. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Colin Parachek pass intercepted (-4.75 EPA)
6. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Cole Pennington pass to Chuck Montgomery for 28 yards (3rd & 18) (+4.36 EPA)
7. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Cole Pennington pass to Jayden Harrison for 52 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.21 EPA)
8. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Cole Pennington pass to Caleb McMillan for 21 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UTSA Roadrunners controlled the final (35–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Owen McCown (UTSA) — 243.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UTSA at -0.046 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 UTSA Roadrunners vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

UTSA Roadrunners 35, Marshall Thundering Herd 17 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UTSA Roadrunners vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

UTSA Roadrunners won with a final score of 35–17.

Where can I find the UTSA Roadrunners vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551735.

Who led UTSA Roadrunners vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

Owen McCown (UTSA) led passers with 243.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.