McNeese Cowboys vs. Florida Gators: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated McNeese Cowboys 49–7 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: McNeese Cowboys 7, Florida Gators 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
McNeese Cowboys	0	0	2	6	7
Florida Gators	12	12	12	6	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (Florida) — 143.0 yds · +0.45 EPA/play +7.18 EPA
• Tre Simmons (McNeese) — 4.0 yds · +1.42 EPA/play +1.42 EPA
• Max Brown (Florida) — 24.0 yds · +0.25 EPA/play +0.76 EPA

Rushing

• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 111.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA
• Treyaun Webb (Florida) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
• Trevor Etienne (Florida) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD +0.81 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky Pearsall (Florida) — 5 rec · 73.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Eugene Wilson III (Florida) — 4 rec · 36.0 yds +0.83 EPA
• Aidan Mizell (Florida) — 2 rec · 25.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	Florida	16	81.2%	143	0	+0.45	+7.18
Tre Simmons	McNeese	1	100.0%	4	0	+1.42	+1.42
Max Brown	Florida	3	66.7%	24	0	+0.25	+0.76
Micah Leon	Florida	3	66.7%	16	0	-0.79	-2.37
Nate Glantz	McNeese	15	40.0%	40	0	-0.27	-4.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	McNeese	Florida
Plays	39	73
EPA / play	-0.208	+0.366
Total EPA	-8.09	+26.69
Success rate	23.1%	71.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.165	+0.354
Rush EPA / play	-0.237	+0.371
Yards	115	557

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida	9	62	+5.00	Rush TD
Q1	McNeese	9	28	-2.23	Punt
Q1	Florida	10	81	+6.51	Rush TD
Q1	McNeese	5	12	-2.49	Punt
Q2	Florida	12	75	+5.06	Rush TD
Q2	McNeese	3	10	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Florida	10	74	+5.42	Rush TD
Q2	McNeese	1	1	-0.46	Ended
Q3	McNeese	3	4	-2.48	Punt
Q3	Florida	7	71	+4.24	Rush TD
Q3	McNeese	4	24	-0.15	Punt
Q3	Florida	5	89	+5.22	Pass TD
Q3	McNeese	1	-1	-0.75	Safety
Q3	Florida	9	62	+2.89	Rush TD
Q4	McNeese	6	11	-1.71	Punt
Q4	Florida	3	9	-1.23	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Florida Gators · Fumble (-4.73 EPA)
2. Q2 · Florida Gators · Trevor Etienne rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+3.92 EPA)
3. Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · D'angelo Durham rushes for 6 yards (4th & 4) (+3.58 EPA)
4. Q4 · McNeese Cowboys · Coleby Hamm rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+3.14 EPA)
5. Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · Nate Glantz sacked for a loss of 12 yards (3rd & 8) (-3.04 EPA)
6. Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · D'angelo Durham rushes for 28 yards (2nd & 7) (+2.98 EPA)
7. Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · Nate Glantz rushes for a loss of 2 yards (3rd & 2) (-2.64 EPA)
8. Q2 · McNeese Cowboys · Nate Glantz sacked for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 8) (-2.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Gators controlled the final (49–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (Florida) — 143.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Florida at 0.366 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 McNeese Cowboys vs Florida Gators?

McNeese Cowboys 7, Florida Gators 49 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won McNeese Cowboys vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 7–49.

Where can I find the McNeese Cowboys vs Florida Gators box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520190.

Who led McNeese Cowboys vs Florida Gators in passing?

Graham Mertz (Florida) led passers with 143.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for McNeese Cowboys at Florida Gators in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.