Georgia Southern Eagles 14–35 Wisconsin Badgers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 35–14 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Georgia Southern Eagles 14, Wisconsin Badgers 35.

Game summary

Wisconsin Badgers rolled past Georgia Southern Eagles 35–14 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 232.0 pass yds, +0.09 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Chez Mellusi — 61.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Derwin Burgess Jr. — 7 rec, 121.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wisconsin (+0.188/play) vs Georgia Southern (-0.180/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Southern Eagles	0	6	6	0	14
Wisconsin Badgers	0	6	18	6	35

Scoring Map

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

GASOGeorgia Southern Eagles

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WISWisconsin Badgers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wisconsin
Q2TD
TMTanner Mordecai
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
0-6
Tanner Mordecai rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Georgia Southern
Q2TD
OAOJ Arnold
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-6
OJ Arnold rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Southern
Q3TD
JMJjay Mcafee
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
12-6
Davis Brin pass to Jjay Mcafee for a touchdown (25 yards)
Wisconsin
Q3TD
BABraelon Allen
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
12-12
Braelon Allen rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Wisconsin
Q3TD
TMTanner Mordecai
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
12-18
Tanner Mordecai rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
Wisconsin
Q3TD
BABraelon Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Braelon Allen rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Wisconsin
Q4TD
CMChez Mellusi
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
12-30
Chez Mellusi rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 232.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +2.66 EPA
Braedyn Locke (Wisconsin) — 8.0 yds · +0.68 EPA/play +0.68 EPA
JC French (Georgia Southern) — -6.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -1.50 EPA

Rushing

Chez Mellusi (Wisconsin) — 61.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 94.0 yds · 2 TD +0.51 EPA
OJ Arnold (Georgia Southern) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA

Receiving

Derwin Burgess Jr. (Georgia Southern) — 7 rec · 121.0 yds +1.34 EPA
Khaleb Hood (Georgia Southern) — 7 rec · 61.0 yds +0.97 EPA
Skyler Bell (Wisconsin) — 5 rec · 47.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Mordecai	Wisconsin	31	61.3%	232	0	+0.09	+2.66
Braedyn Locke	Wisconsin	1	100.0%	8	0	+0.68	+0.68
JC French	Georgia Southern	2	0.0%	-6	0	-0.75	-1.50
Davis Brin	Georgia Southern	54	57.4%	357	1	-0.18	-9.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Southern	Wisconsin
Plays	78	69
EPA / play	-0.180	+0.188
Total EPA	-14.06	+12.94
Success rate	41.0%	56.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.203	+0.104
Rush EPA / play	-0.122	+0.260
Yards	452	451

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia Southern	8	21	-1.59	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	3	-2	-3.82	Punt
Q1	Georgia Southern	6	49	+0.14	Interception
Q1	Wisconsin	5	46	-2.41	Ended
Q1	Georgia Southern	7	21	-4.67	Ended
Q1	Wisconsin	11	70	+5.39	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Southern	4	77	+6.35	Rush TD
Q2	Wisconsin	3	1	-2.81	Punt
Q2	Georgia Southern	3	3	-2.64	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	3	3	-2.46	Punt
Q2	Georgia Southern	5	24	-2.39	Interception
Q2	Wisconsin	3	9	-0.76	Punt
Q2	Georgia Southern	7	23	-3.73	Interception
Q2	Wisconsin	5	19	-0.38	Punt
Q2	Georgia Southern	10	65	+0.70	Missed FG
Q3	Wisconsin	3	9	-1.47	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Davis Brin pass to Derwin Burgess Jr. for 68 yards (2nd & 5) (+5.2 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Davis Brin pass intercepted (-5.11 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Davis Brin pass intercepted (-4.87 EPA)
Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Fumble (-4.84 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Davis Brin pass intercepted (-4.52 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai pass to Hayden Rucci for 45 yards (2nd & 15) (+3.96 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Davis Brin pass to Dalen Cobb for 27 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.84 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Davis Brin pass to Khaleb Hood for 16 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (35–14) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 232.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wisconsin at 0.188 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Georgia Southern Eagles vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Georgia Southern Eagles 14, Wisconsin Badgers 35 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 14–35.

Where can I find the Georgia Southern Eagles vs Wisconsin Badgers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520249.

Who led Georgia Southern Eagles vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) led passers with 232.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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