Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 25–27 Tennessee State Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Tennessee State Tigers defeated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 27–25 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 25, Tennessee State Tigers 27.

Game summary

Tennessee State Tigers edged Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 27–25 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Matthew Caldwell (Gardner-Webb) — 232.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.58 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Narii Gaither — 142.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Brennan McGuire — 3 rec, 59.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee State (-0.200/play) vs Gardner-Webb (-0.201/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	6	9	0	6	25
Tennessee State Tigers	6	6	8	6	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

+3OPP 31

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 33

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Gardner-Webb
Q1TD
NGNarii Gaither
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Narii Gaither rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q1TD
DBDeveon Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Deveon Bryant rushes 24 yards for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
DHDarius Hough
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Matthew Caldwell pass to Darius Hough for a touchdown (28 yards)
Tennessee State
Q2TD
DDDa'Shon Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Draylen Ellis pass to Da'Shon Davis for a touchdown (55 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 48 yards
Tennessee State
Q3TD
JRJalen Rouse
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Jalen Rouse rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q3Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
15-20
Safety
Tennessee State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
15-23
Field goal good from 49 yards
Gardner-Webb
Q4TD
NGNarii Gaither
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-23
Matthew Caldwell pass to Narii Gaither for a touchdown (16 yards)
Tennessee State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-26
Field goal good from 50 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Matthew Caldwell (Gardner-Webb) — 232.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +16.13 EPA
Deveon Bryant (Tennessee State) — 72.0 yds · +0.66 EPA/play +5.98 EPA
Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 157.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.66 EPA

Rushing

Narii Gaither (Gardner-Webb) — 142.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA
Jalen Rouse (Tennessee State) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD -0.41 EPA
Jayden Brown (Gardner-Webb) — 39.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Receiving

Brennan McGuire (Gardner-Webb) — 3 rec · 59.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Dayron Johnson (Tennessee State) — 4 rec · 61.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Karate Brenson (Tennessee State) — 6 rec · 51.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matthew Caldwell	Gardner-Webb	28	71.4%	232	2	+0.58	+16.13
Deveon Bryant	Tennessee State	9	66.7%	72	0	+0.66	+5.98
Draylen Ellis	Tennessee State	23	69.6%	157	1	-0.03	-0.66
Ephraim Floyd	Gardner-Webb	1	0.0%	15	0	-2.34	-2.34
incomplete	Tennessee State	17	0.0%	0	0	-0.94	-15.90
incomplete	Gardner-Webb	23	0.0%	0	0	-1.10	-25.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Gardner-Webb	Tennessee State
Plays	85	79
EPA / play	-0.201	-0.200
Total EPA	-17.12	-15.77
Success rate	35.3%	31.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.238	-0.216
Rush EPA / play	-0.138	-0.173
Yards	429	375

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee State	2	12	-0.55	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	6	49	+3.94	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee State	8	22	-4.67	Fumble
Q1	Gardner-Webb	4	3	-5.80	Ended
Q1	Tennessee State	5	25	-0.69	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	3	-2.00	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	4	48	+4.03	Rush TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	4	58	+0.70	Missed FG
Q2	Tennessee State	3	12	-1.16	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	6	19	-3.55	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	3	3	-2.09	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	4	30	+2.84	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee State	7	23	-1.59	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	2	8	-0.14	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	3	8	-1.94	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	5	15	-0.34	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Field goal missed (-7.32 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Fumble (-5.79 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Matthew Caldwell pass to Darius Hough for a touchdown (28 yards) (+5.73 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Da'Shon Davis for a touchdown (55 yards) (+5.53 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Deveon Bryant pass to Dayron Johnson for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.85 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Kickoff (+3.58 EPA)
Q4 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass intercepted (-3.33 EPA)
Q4 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Matthew Caldwell pass to Ephraim Floyd for 28 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee State Tigers controlled the final (27–25) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Matthew Caldwell (Gardner-Webb) — 232.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Tennessee State at -0.2 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 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 25, Tennessee State Tigers 27 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Tennessee State Tigers won with a final score of 25–27.

Where can I find the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540484.

Who led Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers in passing?

Matthew Caldwell (Gardner-Webb) led passers with 232.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Tennessee State Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.