Kennesaw State Owls vs. Chattanooga Mocs: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Chattanooga Mocs defeated Kennesaw State Owls 27–20 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Kennesaw State Owls 20, Chattanooga Mocs 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kennesaw State Owls	0	0	9	9	20
Chattanooga Mocs	6	9	6	3	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) — 229.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +7.63 EPA
• Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 149.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +2.04 EPA
• incomplete (Kennesaw State) — 0.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -0.64 EPA

Rushing

• Ailym Ford (Chattanooga) — 49.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 47.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
• Michael Benefield (Kennesaw State) — 28.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Sam Phillips (Chattanooga) — 5 rec · 78.0 yds +0.98 EPA
• Jamoi Mayes (Chattanooga) — 5 rec · 102.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Javin Whatley (Chattanooga) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +0.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Artopoeus	Chattanooga	21	76.2%	229	3	+0.36	+7.63
Jonathan Murphy	Kennesaw State	16	68.8%	149	1	+0.13	+2.04
incomplete	Kennesaw State	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.16	-0.64
incomplete	Chattanooga	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.40	-0.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kennesaw State	Chattanooga
Plays	38	46
EPA / play	+0.096	+0.094
Total EPA	+3.63	+4.30
Success rate	39.5%	56.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.070	+0.297
Rush EPA / play	+0.124	-0.110
Yards	253	341

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kennesaw State	2	7	-0.44	Ended
Q1	Chattanooga	12	77	+5.43	Ended
Q1	Kennesaw State	5	42	+0.19	Ended
Q1	Chattanooga	2	3	-2.39	Ended
Q1	Kennesaw State	1	-2	-0.92	Ended
Q1	Kennesaw State	1	2	-0.95	Punt
Q1	Chattanooga	1	15	+1.86	Pass TD
Q1	Kennesaw State	6	54	0.00	Missed FG
Q2	Chattanooga	1	62	0.00	Ended
Q2	Kennesaw State	5	6	0.00	Ended
Q2	Chattanooga	14	70	-0.66	Field goal
Q2	Chattanooga	1	12	+2.51	Pass TD
Q2	Chattanooga	1	22	+1.03	Punt
Q3	Kennesaw State	1	29	+3.36	Rush TD
Q3	Chattanooga	1	32	+2.55	Pass TD
Q3	Kennesaw State	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Chattanooga Mocs · Fumble (-5.47 EPA)
2. Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Field goal missed (-4.88 EPA)
3. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Punt (-4.24 EPA)
4. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy pass to Gabriel Benyard for a touchdown (29 yards) (+3.76 EPA)
5. Q3 · Chattanooga Mocs · Punt for 33 yards (-3.65 EPA)
6. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy rushes 29 yards for a touchdown (+3.36 EPA)
7. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Kickoff (+3.31 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Penalty (4th & 2) (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Chattanooga Mocs controlled the final (27–20) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) — 229.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Kennesaw State at 0.096 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 Chattanooga Mocs?

Kennesaw State Owls 20, Chattanooga Mocs 27 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kennesaw State Owls vs Chattanooga Mocs?

Chattanooga Mocs won with a final score of 20–27.

Where can I find the Kennesaw State Owls vs Chattanooga Mocs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540581.

Who led Kennesaw State Owls vs Chattanooga Mocs in passing?

Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) led passers with 229.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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