Quick answer
Western Carolina Catamounts defeated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 58–7 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: East Tennessee State Buccaneers 7, Western Carolina Catamounts 58.
Game summary
Western Carolina Catamounts dominated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 58–7 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
- Passing leader: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 358.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Branson Adams — 110.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Censere Lee — 7 rec, 127.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Western Carolina (+0.132/play) vs East Tennessee State (-0.220/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Western Carolina Catamounts | 9 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 58 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
ETSUEast Tennessee State BuccaneersField goal good from 32 yards
Trey Foster rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Cole Gonzales pass to David White Jr. for a touchdown (40 yards)
Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for a touchdown (38 yards)
Field goal good from 41 yards
Branson Adams rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Cole Gonzales pass to David White Jr. for a touchdown (5 yards)
Cole Gonzales pass to Ajay Belanger for a touchdown (31 yards)
Cole Gonzales pass to Branson Adams for a touchdown (6 yards)
Brody Palhegyi pass to Clayton Bardall for a touchdown (27 yards)
Field goal good from 24 yards
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Western Carolina
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 15
- Score
- 0-3
Field goal good from 32 yards
- East Tennessee State
Q1TD TFTrey FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-3
Trey Foster rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
- Western Carolina
Q1TD DWDavid White Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-9
Cole Gonzales pass to David White Jr. for a touchdown (40 yards)
- Western Carolina
Q2TD CLCensere LeePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-15
Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for a touchdown (38 yards)
- Western Carolina
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 24
- Score
- 6-18
Field goal good from 41 yards
- Western Carolina
Q2TD BABranson AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-24
Branson Adams rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
- Western Carolina
Q3TD DWDavid White Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-30
Cole Gonzales pass to David White Jr. for a touchdown (5 yards)
- Western Carolina
Q3TD ABAjay BelangerPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-36
Cole Gonzales pass to Ajay Belanger for a touchdown (31 yards)
- Western Carolina
Q3TD BABranson AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-42
Cole Gonzales pass to Branson Adams for a touchdown (6 yards)
- Western Carolina
Q4TD CBClayton BardallPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-48
Brody Palhegyi pass to Clayton Bardall for a touchdown (27 yards)
- Western Carolina
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 7
- Score
- 6-51
Field goal good from 24 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 358.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +11.11 EPA
- Haynes Eller (East Tennessee State) — 68.0 yds · +1.71 EPA/play +8.54 EPA
- Brody Palhegyi (Western Carolina) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +1.89 EPA
Rushing
- Branson Adams (Western Carolina) — 110.0 yds · 1 TD +0.74 EPA
- Trey Foster (East Tennessee State) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
- Torey Lambert (East Tennessee State) — 22.0 yds -0.30 EPA
Receiving
- Censere Lee (Western Carolina) — 7 rec · 127.0 yds +0.73 EPA
- Branson Adams (Western Carolina) — 7 rec · 73.0 yds +0.38 EPA
- David White Jr. (Western Carolina) — 6 rec · 86.0 yds +0.40 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Gonzales | Western Carolina | 31 | 80.6% | 358 | 5 | +0.36 | +11.11 |
| Haynes Eller | East Tennessee State | 5 | 60.0% | 68 | 0 | +1.71 | +8.54 |
| Brody Palhegyi | Western Carolina | 4 | 50.0% | 43 | 1 | +0.47 | +1.89 |
| Bennett Judy | Western Carolina | 7 | 85.7% | 71 | 0 | +0.26 | +1.81 |
| Taron Dickens | Western Carolina | 1 | 100.0% | 36 | 0 | +0.87 | +0.87 |
| William Riddle | East Tennessee State | 5 | 40.0% | 67 | 0 | -0.16 | -0.78 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | East Tennessee State | Western Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 50 | 86 |
| EPA / play | -0.220 | +0.132 |
| Total EPA | -11.00 | +11.34 |
| Success rate | 30.0% | 55.8% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.251 | +0.084 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.204 | +0.216 |
| Yards | 240 | 677 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Western Carolina | 8 | 55 | +0.78 | Field goal |
| Q1 | East Tennessee State | 3 | 6 | -2.71 | Punt |
| Q1 | Western Carolina | 3 | 0 | -2.47 | Punt |
| Q1 | East Tennessee State | 4 | 47 | +3.89 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | Western Carolina | 8 | 80 | +6.67 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | East Tennessee State | 5 | 47 | -1.57 | Interception |
| Q1 | Western Carolina | 5 | 87 | +5.81 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | East Tennessee State | 2 | 3 | -5.57 | Interception |
| Q2 | Western Carolina | 4 | 17 | -10.79 | Field goal |
| Q2 | East Tennessee State | 3 | 1 | -2.73 | Punt |
| Q2 | Western Carolina | 3 | 1 | -2.96 | Punt |
| Q2 | East Tennessee State | 5 | 10 | -1.92 | Punt |
| Q2 | Western Carolina | 7 | 67 | +4.85 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | East Tennessee State | 5 | 37 | +0.42 | Punt |
| Q2 | Western Carolina | 8 | 34 | -0.93 | Ended |
| Q3 | East Tennessee State | 3 | 5 | -2.70 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass intercepted (-8.54 EPA)
- Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Punt (-6.38 EPA)
- Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble (-5.46 EPA)
- Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · William Riddle pass intercepted (-5.21 EPA)
- Q1 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Christian Mathis pass intercepted (-4.73 EPA)
- Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to David White Jr. for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
- Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Haynes Eller pass to Tommy Winton III for 27 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.01 EPA)
- Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Kickoff (+3.89 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Western Carolina Catamounts controlled the final (58–7) in Week 11.
- Passing edge: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 358.0 yds, 5 TD.
- EPA edge: Western Carolina at 0.132 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 East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts?
East Tennessee State Buccaneers 7, Western Carolina Catamounts 58 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts?
Western Carolina Catamounts won with a final score of 7–58.
Where can I find the East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540596.
Who led East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts in passing?
Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) led passers with 358.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Western Carolina Catamounts in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
Western Carolina Catamounts
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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