Eastern Kentucky Colonels 24–27 Central Arkansas Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2023

Quick answer

Central Arkansas Bears defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 27–24 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Eastern Kentucky Colonels 24, Central Arkansas Bears 27.

Game summary

Central Arkansas Bears edged Eastern Kentucky Colonels 27–24 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 402.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.58 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braedon Sloan — 47.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jaden Smith — 9 rec, 95.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas (+0.024/play) vs Eastern Kentucky (+0.017/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	12	3	3	9	24
Central Arkansas Bears	0	6	12	6	27

Scoring Map

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

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels

+3OPP 20

CARKCentral Arkansas Bears

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Interception returned for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD
JBJalen Burbage
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Parker McKinney pass to Jalen Burbage for a touchdown (10 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
15-0
Field goal good from 37 yards
Central Arkansas
Q2TD
TOTrustin Oliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Will McElvain pass to Trustin Oliver for a touchdown (2 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Rushing touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q3TD
CRChristian Richmond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Will McElvain pass to Christian Richmond for a touchdown (11 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 23 yards
Eastern Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 23 yards
Eastern Kentucky
Q4TD
EBEthan Bednarczyk
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Parker McKinney pass to Ethan Bednarczyk for a touchdown (17 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q4TD
JBJarrod Barnes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Will McElvain pass to Jarrod Barnes for a touchdown (46 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 402.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +27.99 EPA
Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 295.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +7.90 EPA
incomplete (Eastern Kentucky) — 0.0 yds · -0.96 EPA/play -9.57 EPA

Rushing

Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 47.0 yds -0.05 EPA
ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 96.0 yds +0.22 EPA
Joshua Carter (Eastern Kentucky) — 16.0 yds -0.67 EPA

Receiving

Jaden Smith (Eastern Kentucky) — 9 rec · 95.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Jalen Burbage (Eastern Kentucky) — 9 rec · 109.0 yds +0.95 EPA
Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 8 rec · 109.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Parker McKinney	Eastern Kentucky	48	81.2%	402	2	+0.58	+27.99
Will McElvain	Central Arkansas	37	73.0%	295	3	+0.21	+7.90
incomplete	Eastern Kentucky	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.96	-9.57
incomplete	Central Arkansas	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.93	-11.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Kentucky	Central Arkansas
Plays	82	77
EPA / play	+0.017	+0.024
Total EPA	+1.40	+1.84
Success rate	51.2%	45.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.179	-0.067
Rush EPA / play	-0.399	+0.184
Yards	513	433

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	1	52	-7.84	Touchdown
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	15	80	+7.39	Pass TD
Q1	Central Arkansas	10	20	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	8	33	+0.70	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	4	50	-2.39	Fumble
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	3	7	-2.27	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	5	12	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	10	49	-0.30	Field goal
Q2	Central Arkansas	13	79	+6.67	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	1	4	-0.75	Ended
Q3	Central Arkansas	9	47	-0.62	Interception
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	10	48	-2.00	Ended
Q3	Central Arkansas	6	58	+6.83	Pass TD
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	2	7	+0.97	Ended
Q3	Central Arkansas	4	6	-5.20	Ended
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	5	65	+1.93	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.84 EPA)
Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Fumble (-6.1 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Jarrod Barnes for a touchdown (46 yards) (+6.1 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Ethan Bednarczyk for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.39 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Braedon Sloan for 55 yards (2nd & 3) (+3.48 EPA)
Q3 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Jarrod Barnes for 18 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.36 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Kylin James rushes for 16 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.34 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Braedon Sloan rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 3) (-3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Arkansas Bears controlled the final (27–24) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 402.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas at 0.024 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Central Arkansas Bears?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 24, Central Arkansas Bears 27 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Central Arkansas Bears?

Central Arkansas Bears won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Central Arkansas Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540191.

Who led Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Central Arkansas Bears in passing?

Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) led passers with 402.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Central Arkansas Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.