The Citadel Bulldogs 23–35 East Tennessee State Buccaneers: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Quick answer

East Tennessee State Buccaneers defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 35–23 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: The Citadel Bulldogs 23, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 35.

Game summary

East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat The Citadel Bulldogs 35–23 in Week 12 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Haynes Eller (East Tennessee State) — 155.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Trey Foster — 96.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Malachi Taylor — 7 rec, 86.0 yds.
EPA edge: East Tennessee State (-0.095/play) vs The Citadel (-0.177/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
The Citadel Bulldogs	0	9	12	0	23
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	0	18	6	0	35

Scoring Map

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

CITThe Citadel Bulldogs

OPP EZ

+3OPP 32

OPP EZ

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 27

ETSUEast Tennessee State Buccaneers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

East Tennessee State
Q2TD
TFTrey Foster
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Trey Foster rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
The Citadel
Q2TD
GUGraeson Underwood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Graeson Underwood rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
XGXavier Gaillardetz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Haynes Eller pass to Xavier Gaillardetz for a touchdown (13 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
TFTrey Foster
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Trey Foster rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
The Citadel
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 49 yards
The Citadel
Q3TD
MTMalachi Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Graeson Underwood pass to Malachi Taylor for a touchdown (36 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
JFJaylen Frierson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Haynes Eller pass to Jaylen Frierson for a touchdown (25 yards)
The Citadel
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
18-24
Field goal good from 30 yards
The Citadel
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
21-24
Field goal good from 44 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Haynes Eller (East Tennessee State) — 155.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +4.79 EPA
Ricky Conway (The Citadel) — 17.0 yds · +1.50 EPA/play +1.50 EPA
Varney Layman (The Citadel) — 0.0 yds · -1.14 EPA/play -1.14 EPA

Rushing

Trey Foster (East Tennessee State) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA
Graeson Underwood (The Citadel) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA
Ricky Conway (The Citadel) — 43.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Receiving

Malachi Taylor (The Citadel) — 7 rec · 86.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Pat McSweeney (The Citadel) — 5 rec · 44.0 yds +0.83 EPA
Xavier Gaillardetz (East Tennessee State) — 4 rec · 95.0 yds +2.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Haynes Eller	East Tennessee State	14	50.0%	155	2	+0.34	+4.79
Ricky Conway	The Citadel	1	100.0%	17	0	+1.50	+1.50
Varney Layman	The Citadel	1	100.0%	0	0	-1.14	-1.14
William Riddle	East Tennessee State	2	0.0%	-8	0	-1.46	-2.92
Graeson Underwood	The Citadel	46	47.8%	239	1	-0.12	-5.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	The Citadel	East Tennessee State
Plays	86	45
EPA / play	-0.177	-0.095
Total EPA	-15.21	-4.28
Success rate	32.6%	37.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.106	+0.117
Rush EPA / play	-0.267	-0.212
Yards	397	271

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	The Citadel	3	-3	-3.54	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	9	-1.47	Punt
Q1	The Citadel	3	11	-1.54	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	6	-1.95	Punt
Q1	The Citadel	6	35	+0.98	Ended
Q1	The Citadel	4	7	-4.09	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	49	+3.48	Rush TD
Q2	The Citadel	7	53	+3.90	Rush TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	8	75	+5.54	Pass TD
Q2	The Citadel	3	-6	-1.77	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	2	37	+4.13	Rush TD
Q2	The Citadel	7	40	+0.71	Field goal
Q3	East Tennessee State	2	21	-4.18	Fumble
Q3	The Citadel	3	56	+5.57	Pass TD
Q3	East Tennessee State	3	5	-3.16	Ended
Q3	The Citadel	3	14	-3.00	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble (-6.28 EPA)
Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Graeson Underwood pass intercepted (-5.52 EPA)
Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Graeson Underwood pass to Tyler Cherry for 17 yards (4th & 10) (+4.08 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Haynes Eller pass to Xavier Gaillardetz for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Graeson Underwood pass to Malachi Taylor for a touchdown (36 yards) (+3.93 EPA)
Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Fumble (-3.81 EPA)
Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble (-3.7 EPA)
Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Graeson Underwood pass to Hayden Johnson for 13 yards (4th & 6) (+3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

East Tennessee State Buccaneers controlled the final (35–23) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Haynes Eller (East Tennessee State) — 155.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: East Tennessee State at -0.095 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of The Citadel Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

The Citadel Bulldogs 23, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 35 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won The Citadel Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers won with a final score of 23–35.

Where can I find the The Citadel Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540597.

Who led The Citadel Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers in passing?

Haynes Eller (East Tennessee State) led passers with 155.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for The Citadel Bulldogs at East Tennessee State Buccaneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.