Norfolk State Spartans vs. Temple Owls: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Temple Owls defeated Norfolk State Spartans 41–9 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Norfolk State Spartans 9, Temple Owls 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Norfolk State Spartans	0	6	0	0	9
Temple Owls	12	12	9	3	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• E.J. Warner (Temple) — 238.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +12.39 EPA
• Quincy Patterson (Temple) — 4.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -0.13 EPA
• Cameron Sapp (Norfolk State) — 0.0 yds · -1.83 EPA/play -1.83 EPA

Rushing

• Joquez Smith (Temple) — 142.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
• X'Zavion Evans (Norfolk State) — 59.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• EJ Wilson Jr. (Temple) — 38.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Amad Anderson Jr. (Temple) — 5 rec · 79.0 yds +0.88 EPA
• Dante Wright (Temple) — 3 rec · 47.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Kuhns X'Zavion Evans (Norfolk State) — 3 rec · 17.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
E.J. Warner	Temple	22	63.6%	238	1	+0.56	+12.39
Quincy Patterson	Temple	1	100.0%	4	0	-0.13	-0.13
Cameron Sapp	Norfolk State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.83	-1.83
Otto Kuhns	Norfolk State	22	54.5%	105	1	-0.31	-6.81

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Norfolk State	Temple
Plays	59	64
EPA / play	-0.207	+0.322
Total EPA	-12.19	+20.59
Success rate	25.4%	51.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.375	+0.533
Rush EPA / play	-0.099	+0.203
Yards	251	532

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Temple	9	80	+6.64	Pass TD
Q1	Norfolk State	3	6	-2.42	Punt
Q1	Temple	5	49	-1.96	Fumble
Q1	Norfolk State	5	4	-4.46	Punt
Q1	Temple	8	70	+4.99	Rush TD
Q1	Norfolk State	13	77	+6.30	Pass TD
Q2	Temple	3	74	+5.17	Rush TD
Q2	Norfolk State	3	5	-1.98	Punt
Q2	Temple	5	58	+4.17	Rush TD
Q2	Norfolk State	9	44	+0.29	Missed FG
Q2	Temple	6	38	-1.57	Missed FG
Q3	Norfolk State	3	2	-3.49	Punt
Q3	Temple	7	65	+1.29	Field goal
Q3	Norfolk State	3	4	-2.42	Punt
Q3	Temple	12	48	+2.84	Rush TD
Q3	Norfolk State	11	84	+1.13	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Otto Kuhns rushes for 22 yards (4th & 6) (+5.76 EPA)
2. Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · Otto Kuhns — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.54 EPA)
3. Q3 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Amad Anderson Jr. for 39 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.5 EPA)
4. Q1 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Darvon Hubbard for 32 yards (4th & 3) (+4.27 EPA)
5. Q1 · Temple Owls · Fumble (-4.02 EPA)
6. Q2 · Temple Owls · Joquez Smith rushes 51 yards for a touchdown (+3.86 EPA)
7. Q1 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Zae Baines for 32 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.8 EPA)
8. Q3 · Temple Owls · Quincy Patterson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+3.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Temple Owls controlled the final (41–9) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: E.J. Warner (Temple) — 238.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Temple at 0.322 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 Norfolk State Spartans vs Temple Owls?

Norfolk State Spartans 9, Temple Owls 41 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Norfolk State Spartans vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls won with a final score of 9–41.

Where can I find the Norfolk State Spartans vs Temple Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531388.

Who led Norfolk State Spartans vs Temple Owls in passing?

E.J. Warner (Temple) led passers with 238.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Norfolk State Spartans at Temple Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.