Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Arkansas Razorbacks: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 28–6 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 6, Arkansas Razorbacks 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	9	3	0	0	6
Arkansas Razorbacks	0	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 121.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +2.62 EPA
• Michael Alaimo (Kent State) — 126.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.19 EPA

Rushing

• AJ Green (Arkansas) — 101.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Gavin Garcia (Kent State) — 78.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 63.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Receiving

• Andrew Armstrong (Arkansas) — 4 rec · 21.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Chrishon McCray (Kent State) — 1 rec · 33.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Jaedon Wilson (Arkansas) — 2 rec · 31.0 yds -0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
KJ Jefferson	Arkansas	22	59.1%	121	2	+0.12	+2.62
Michael Alaimo	Kent State	24	45.8%	126	0	-0.01	-0.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kent State	Arkansas
Plays	56	68
EPA / play	-0.340	+0.125
Total EPA	-19.06	+8.52
Success rate	33.9%	52.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.351	+0.119
Rush EPA / play	-0.332	+0.128
Yards	248	360

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kent State	5	13	-2.53	Punt
Q1	Arkansas	3	6	-2.61	Ended
Q1	Arkansas	3	6	-2.56	Punt
Q1	Kent State	11	49	-1.20	Field goal
Q1	Arkansas	6	15	-2.03	Punt
Q1	Kent State	1	25	-8.58	Touchdown
Q1	Kent State	3	9	-1.31	Punt
Q2	Arkansas	3	-3	-3.47	Punt
Q2	Kent State	12	24	-6.69	Field goal
Q2	Arkansas	8	83	+8.09	Pass TD
Q2	Kent State	6	27	-0.11	Punt
Q2	Arkansas	1	9	+0.25	Ended
Q2	Arkansas	2	12	+0.40	Ended
Q3	Arkansas	4	11	+0.03	Ended
Q3	Kent State	2	1	-1.60	Punt
Q3	Arkansas	12	91	+7.06	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.58 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo pass to Trell Harris for 36 yards (3rd & 11) (+5.2 EPA)
3. Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo pass to Chrishon McCray for 33 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.87 EPA)
4. Q4 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Dominique Johnson rushes for 5 yards (1st & 10) (-3.73 EPA)
5. Q2 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson pass to Isaac TeSlaa for 36 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.48 EPA)
6. Q2 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson pass to Andrew Armstrong for a touchdown (5 yards) (+3.05 EPA)
7. Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 8) (-3.02 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo pass to Trell Harris for 22 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Arkansas Razorbacks controlled the final (28–6) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 121.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Arkansas at 0.125 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 Kent State Golden Flashes vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Kent State Golden Flashes 6, Arkansas Razorbacks 28 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Arkansas Razorbacks won with a final score of 6–28.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Arkansas Razorbacks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520184.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs Arkansas Razorbacks in passing?

KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) led passers with 121.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kent State Golden Flashes at Arkansas Razorbacks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.