Central Arkansas Bears vs. North Dakota State Bison: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Central Arkansas Bears 49–31 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Central Arkansas Bears 31, North Dakota State Bison 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Arkansas Bears	12	9	0	12	31
North Dakota State Bison	12	12	6	6	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 179.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +8.04 EPA
• Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 35.0 yds · +0.52 EPA/play +2.06 EPA
• Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 182.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.74 EPA

Rushing

• ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 218.0 yds · 2 TD +0.95 EPA
• TaMerik Williams (North Dakota State) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
• Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 28.0 yds · 1 TD +0.64 EPA

Receiving

• Myles Butler (Central Arkansas) — 6 rec · 88.0 yds +1.87 EPA
• Jarrod Barnes (Central Arkansas) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Eli Green (North Dakota State) — 4 rec · 86.0 yds +1.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cam Miller	North Dakota State	21	85.7%	179	2	+0.38	+8.04
Cole Payton	North Dakota State	4	50.0%	35	0	+0.52	+2.06
Will McElvain	Central Arkansas	32	62.5%	182	1	-0.05	-1.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Arkansas	North Dakota State
Plays	56	62
EPA / play	+0.246	+0.339
Total EPA	+13.79	+21.04
Success rate	48.2%	51.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.305	+0.404
Rush EPA / play	+1.037	+0.296
Yards	459	474

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota State	5	81	+6.73	Rush TD
Q1	Central Arkansas	2	6	-0.83	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	3	3	-3.13	Punt
Q1	Central Arkansas	7	70	-6.41	Touchdown
Q1	Central Arkansas	3	75	+6.84	Rush TD
Q1	North Dakota State	5	61	+4.17	Pass TD
Q1	Central Arkansas	11	73	+4.84	Field goal
Q2	North Dakota State	8	78	+5.39	Pass TD
Q2	Central Arkansas	2	75	+6.73	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota State	9	76	+5.73	Rush TD
Q2	Central Arkansas	5	15	-0.53	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	3	5	-0.65	Ended
Q3	Central Arkansas	3	23	-3.54	Fumble
Q3	North Dakota State	9	49	+3.18	Rush TD
Q3	Central Arkansas	3	5	-2.53	Punt
Q3	North Dakota State	14	84	+4.67	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Central Arkansas Bears · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.32 EPA)
2. Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · ShunDerrick Powell rushes 71 yards for a touchdown (+6.85 EPA)
3. Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton rushes 26 yards for a touchdown (+4.68 EPA)
4. Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Darius Hale rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+4.06 EPA)
5. Q1 · Central Arkansas Bears · ShunDerrick Powell rushes 43 yards for a touchdown (+4.05 EPA)
6. Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · ShunDerrick Powell rushes for 8 yards (4th & 4) (+3.83 EPA)
7. Q1 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Kylin James for 32 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.73 EPA)
8. Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass to Eli Green for 31 yards (3rd & 19) (+3.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (49–31) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 179.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.339 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 Central Arkansas Bears vs North Dakota State Bison?

Central Arkansas Bears 31, North Dakota State Bison 49 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 31–49.

Where can I find the Central Arkansas Bears vs North Dakota State Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540184.

Who led Central Arkansas Bears vs North Dakota State Bison in passing?

Cam Miller (North Dakota State) led passers with 179.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Arkansas Bears at North Dakota State Bison in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.