Sacramento State Hornets vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks: 2023 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Sacramento State Hornets defeated North Dakota Fighting Hawks 42–35 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Sacramento State Hornets 42, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sacramento State Hornets	12	12	0	12	42
North Dakota Fighting Hawks	6	6	12	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 212.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.93 EPA/play +16.75 EPA
• Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) — 106.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +3.97 EPA
• Marcus Fulcher (Sacramento State) — 5.0 yds · +0.55 EPA/play +0.55 EPA

Rushing

• Gaven Ziebarth (North Dakota) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.39 EPA
• Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 125.0 yds · 2 TD +0.35 EPA
• Marcus Fulcher (Sacramento State) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Anderson Grover (Sacramento State) — 6 rec · 101.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Bo Belquist (North Dakota) — 5 rec · 90.0 yds +1.50 EPA
• Marshel Martin (Sacramento State) — 4 rec · 24.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaiden Bennett	Sacramento State	18	94.4%	212	1	+0.93	+16.75
Tommy Schuster	North Dakota	18	61.1%	106	1	+0.22	+3.97
Marcus Fulcher	Sacramento State	1	100.0%	5	0	+0.55	+0.55
incomplete	North Dakota	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-3.37
incomplete	Sacramento State	4	0.0%	0	0	-1.00	-4.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sacramento State	North Dakota
Plays	64	64
EPA / play	+0.352	+0.275
Total EPA	+22.50	+17.59
Success rate	57.8%	53.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.577	+0.027
Rush EPA / play	+0.225	+0.405
Yards	461	358

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sacramento State	7	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	North Dakota	4	75	+6.53	Rush TD
Q1	Sacramento State	8	75	+6.01	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota	5	14	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Sacramento State	13	84	+6.19	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota	11	73	+6.41	Rush TD
Q2	Sacramento State	9	75	+5.61	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota	6	25	-2.70	Interception
Q2	Sacramento State	2	4	-1.23	Ended
Q3	North Dakota	13	54	+5.16	Pass TD
Q3	Sacramento State	3	-6	-3.88	Punt
Q3	North Dakota	9	56	+4.69	Rush TD
Q3	Sacramento State	3	1	-3.12	Punt
Q3	North Dakota	6	-8	-4.32	Punt
Q4	Sacramento State	5	58	+3.95	Rush TD
Q4	North Dakota	7	76	+6.24	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Bo Belquist for a touchdown (7 yards) (+4.99 EPA)
2. Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett rushes for 36 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.57 EPA)
3. Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass to Anderson Grover for 43 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.95 EPA)
4. Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Luke Skokna for 29 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.94 EPA)
5. Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Gaven Ziebarth rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.54 EPA)
6. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Caden Dennis for 6 yards (4th & 5) (+3.23 EPA)
7. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster rushes for 9 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.18 EPA)
8. Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Bo Belquist for 34 yards (1st & 10) (+2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Sacramento State Hornets controlled the final (42–35) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 212.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Sacramento State at 0.352 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 Sacramento State Hornets vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

Sacramento State Hornets 42, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 35 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Sacramento State Hornets vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

Sacramento State Hornets won with a final score of 42–35.

Where can I find the Sacramento State Hornets vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401614603.

Who led Sacramento State Hornets vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks in passing?

Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) led passers with 212.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Sacramento State Hornets at North Dakota Fighting Hawks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.