Furman Paladins vs. Kennesaw State Owls: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Furman Paladins defeated Kennesaw State Owls 31–28 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Furman Paladins 31, Kennesaw State Owls 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Furman Paladins	0	12	6	9	31
Kennesaw State Owls	0	6	0	18	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 298.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.80 EPA
• Tyler Huff (Furman) — 213.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -1.05 EPA

Rushing

• Tyler Huff (Furman) — 98.0 yds · 4 TD +0.46 EPA
• Dominic Roberto (Furman) — 73.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 73.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Gabriel Benyard (Kennesaw State) — 6 rec · 136.0 yds +1.92 EPA
• Joshua Harris (Furman) — 6 rec · 47.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Ben Ferguson (Furman) — 4 rec · 68.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jonathan Murphy	Kennesaw State	32	53.1%	298	2	+0.21	+6.80
Tyler Huff	Furman	34	67.6%	213	0	-0.03	-1.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Furman	Kennesaw State
Plays	71	63
EPA / play	+0.077	+0.197
Total EPA	+5.45	+12.42
Success rate	39.4%	41.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.031	+0.212
Rush EPA / play	+0.176	+0.181
Yards	392	492

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Furman	3	7	-2.28	Punt
Q1	Kennesaw State	4	13	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Furman	3	2	-3.28	Punt
Q1	Kennesaw State	5	27	-1.00	Punt
Q1	Furman	5	24	-1.46	Punt
Q1	Kennesaw State	7	33	-3.47	Ended
Q1	Furman	5	18	-2.18	Missed FG
Q2	Kennesaw State	4	72	+5.50	Pass TD
Q2	Furman	15	85	+7.00	Rush TD
Q2	Kennesaw State	3	2	-1.84	Punt
Q2	Furman	5	69	+5.75	Rush TD
Q2	Kennesaw State	6	23	-0.11	Punt
Q2	Furman	6	12	-0.51	Punt
Q2	Kennesaw State	4	43	+1.00	Ended
Q3	Kennesaw State	5	35	-0.66	Punt
Q3	Furman	6	36	-0.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Gabriel Benyard rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+6.04 EPA)
2. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy pass to Gabriel Benyard for 61 yards (1st & 10) (+4.41 EPA)
3. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.01 EPA)
4. Q2 · Furman Paladins · Tyler Huff rushes 28 yards for a touchdown (+3.86 EPA)
5. Q4 · Furman Paladins · Tyler Huff rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.33 EPA)
6. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy pass to Gabriel Benyard for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.1 EPA)
7. Q2 · Furman Paladins · Tyler Huff pass to Ethan Harris for 27 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.96 EPA)
8. Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy pass to Gabriel Benyard for a touchdown (32 yards) (+2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Furman Paladins controlled the final (31–28) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 298.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Kennesaw State at 0.197 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 Furman Paladins vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Furman Paladins 31, Kennesaw State Owls 28 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Furman Paladins vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Furman Paladins won with a final score of 31–28.

Where can I find the Furman Paladins vs Kennesaw State Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540598.

Who led Furman Paladins vs Kennesaw State Owls in passing?

Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) led passers with 298.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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