Western Carolina Catamounts 13–56 Arkansas Razorbacks: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 56–13 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 13, Arkansas Razorbacks 56.

Game summary

Arkansas Razorbacks dominated Western Carolina Catamounts 56–13 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 256.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.43 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Raheim Sanders — 64.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Andrew Armstrong — 5 rec, 78.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arkansas (+0.448/play) vs Western Carolina (-0.190/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	3	0	6	9	13
Arkansas Razorbacks	18	12	6	6	56

Scoring Map

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

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

+3OPP 17

OPP EZ

+3OPP 16

ARKArkansas Razorbacks

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Arkansas
Q1TD
JWJaedon Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
KJ Jefferson pass to Jaedon Wilson for a touchdown (65 yards)
Arkansas
Q1TD
RSRaheim Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Raheim Sanders rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Arkansas
Q1TD
ITIsaac TeSlaa
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
KJ Jefferson pass to Isaac TeSlaa for a touchdown (31 yards)
Western Carolina
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
3-18
Field goal good from 34 yards
Arkansas
Q2TD
KJKJ Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-24
KJ Jefferson rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Arkansas
Q2TD
RSRaheim Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-30
Raheim Sanders rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q3TD
DRDesmond Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Desmond Reid rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Arkansas
Q3TD
AAAndrew Armstrong
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
KJ Jefferson pass to Andrew Armstrong for a touchdown (16 yards)
Arkansas
Q4TD
DDDavion Dozier
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-42
Jacolby Criswell pass to Davion Dozier for a touchdown (14 yards)
Western Carolina
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-42
Interception returned for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
18-42
Field goal good from 33 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 256.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +10.41 EPA
Jacolby Criswell (Arkansas) — 28.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.66 EPA/play +3.32 EPA
Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 107.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.14 EPA

Rushing

Raheim Sanders (Arkansas) — 64.0 yds · 2 TD +0.67 EPA
Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
Markel Townsend (Western Carolina) — 20.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Andrew Armstrong (Arkansas) — 5 rec · 78.0 yds +0.74 EPA
Corey Washington (Western Carolina) — 3 rec · 39.0 yds +0.25 EPA
Calvin Jones (Western Carolina) — 4 rec · 32.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
KJ Jefferson	Arkansas	24	75.0%	256	3	+0.43	+10.41
Jacolby Criswell	Arkansas	2	100.0%	28	1	+1.66	+3.32
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	16	56.2%	107	0	+0.01	+0.14
Brody Palhegyi	Western Carolina	3	33.3%	11	0	+0.04	+0.13
Charlie Dean	Western Carolina	22	68.2%	128	0	-0.17	-3.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	Arkansas
Plays	69	61
EPA / play	-0.190	+0.448
Total EPA	-13.12	+27.30
Success rate	34.8%	50.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.279	+0.528
Rush EPA / play	-0.052	+0.388
Yards	465	462

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Carolina	3	10	-1.76	Punt
Q1	Arkansas	2	79	+6.50	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	3	1	-2.85	Punt
Q1	Arkansas	7	53	+4.37	Rush TD
Q1	Western Carolina	3	30	+1.30	Punt
Q1	Arkansas	4	31	+1.47	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	3	8	-2.39	Interception
Q1	Arkansas	1	31	+2.38	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	7	59	+1.97	Field goal
Q1	Arkansas	6	57	+1.50	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	8	41	+0.01	Punt
Q2	Arkansas	3	4	-1.36	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	2	7	-3.25	Interception
Q2	Arkansas	5	32	+3.12	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	1	22	-2.81	Fumble
Q2	Arkansas	11	40	+3.96	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.3 EPA)
Q2 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Raheim Sanders rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+7.0 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson pass to Jaedon Wilson for a touchdown (65 yards) (+5.21 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for 40 yards (1st & 10) (+4.3 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Charlie Dean pass intercepted (-3.65 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Desmond Reid for 23 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.54 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson pass to Isaac TeSlaa for 25 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.21 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Desmond Reid rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Arkansas Razorbacks controlled the final (56–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 256.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Arkansas at 0.448 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 Western Carolina Catamounts vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Western Carolina Catamounts 13, Arkansas Razorbacks 56 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Arkansas Razorbacks won with a final score of 13–56.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs Arkansas Razorbacks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520150.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs Arkansas Razorbacks in passing?

KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) led passers with 256.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Carolina Catamounts at Arkansas Razorbacks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.