Kennesaw State Owls vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: 2023 Week 10 Recap

Quick answer

Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Kennesaw State Owls 24–21 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: Kennesaw State Owls 21, Sam Houston Bearkats 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kennesaw State Owls	12	6	0	0	21
Sam Houston Bearkats	0	6	6	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 238.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +10.57 EPA
• Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 44.0 yds · -0.19 EPA/play -2.68 EPA

Rushing

• Zach Hrbacek (Sam Houston) — 58.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 114.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
• Michael Benefield (Kennesaw State) — 108.0 yds · 2 TD +0.77 EPA

Receiving

• Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 7 rec · 78.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Elijah Sohn (Sam Houston) — 6 rec · 45.0 yds +1.57 EPA
• Al'vonte Woodard (Sam Houston) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +1.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Keegan Shoemaker	Sam Houston	40	72.5%	238	3	+0.26	+10.57
Jonathan Murphy	Kennesaw State	14	57.1%	44	0	-0.19	-2.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kennesaw State	Sam Houston
Plays	48	80
EPA / play	+0.187	+0.044
Total EPA	+8.97	+3.52
Success rate	39.6%	45.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.191	+0.264
Rush EPA / play	+0.343	-0.176
Yards	307	381

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sam Houston	7	27	-0.67	Interception
Q1	Kennesaw State	3	83	+6.83	Rush TD
Q1	Sam Houston	3	-2	-3.39	Punt
Q1	Kennesaw State	9	33	-0.98	Missed FG
Q1	Sam Houston	1	-7	-6.33	Fumble
Q1	Kennesaw State	4	10	+4.62	Rush TD
Q1	Sam Houston	11	71	-0.32	Fumble
Q2	Kennesaw State	5	21	-1.62	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	7	80	+6.94	Pass TD
Q2	Kennesaw State	5	75	+5.60	Rush TD
Q2	Sam Houston	7	33	+1.77	Ended
Q2	Kennesaw State	6	19	-0.95	Missed FG
Q2	Sam Houston	2	5	-0.46	Ended
Q3	Kennesaw State	3	12	-1.30	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	6	21	-1.63	Punt
Q3	Kennesaw State	7	40	+1.74	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Michael Benefield rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.82 EPA)
2. Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Fumble (-6.33 EPA)
3. Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy rushes 57 yards for a touchdown (+5.78 EPA)
4. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Fumble (-5.52 EPA)
5. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Elijah Sohn for a touchdown (5 yards) (+4.22 EPA)
6. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Michael Benefield rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+3.55 EPA)
7. Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Al'vonte Woodard for 16 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.49 EPA)
8. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Noah Smith for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Sam Houston Bearkats controlled the final (24–21) in Week 10.
• Passing edge: Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 238.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Kennesaw State at 0.187 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 Kennesaw State Owls vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Kennesaw State Owls 21, Sam Houston Bearkats 24 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kennesaw State Owls vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Sam Houston Bearkats won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Kennesaw State Owls vs Sam Houston Bearkats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525451.

Who led Kennesaw State Owls vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) led passers with 238.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kennesaw State Owls at Sam Houston Bearkats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.