Quick answer
North Alabama Lions defeated Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 20–7 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: North Alabama Lions 20, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 7.
Game summary
North Alabama Lions beat Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 20–7 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 5 plays.
- Passing leader: TJ Smith (North Alabama) — 26.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.11 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Demarcus Lacey — 138.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Brad Clark — 6 rec, 111.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Tennessee Tech (-0.390/play) vs North Alabama (-0.487/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 North Alabama Lions | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
UNANorth Alabama LionsField goal good from 42 yards
Noah Walters — Interception returned for a touchdown
Ethan Roberts — Interception returned for a touchdown
TJ Smith pass to Noah Walters for a touchdown (26 yards)
Field goal good from 32 yards
TNTCTennessee Tech Golden EaglesFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- North Alabama
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 25
- Score
- 3-0
Field goal good from 42 yards
- North Alabama
Q1TD NWNoah WaltersPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-0
Noah Walters — Interception returned for a touchdown
- Tennessee Tech
Q1TD EREthan RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-6
Ethan Roberts — Interception returned for a touchdown
- North Alabama
Q2TD NWNoah WaltersPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-6
TJ Smith pass to Noah Walters for a touchdown (26 yards)
- North Alabama
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 15
- Score
- 18-6
Field goal good from 32 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- TJ Smith (North Alabama) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.11 EPA/play +4.23 EPA
- Hayes Gibson (Tennessee Tech) — 132.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +3.38 EPA
- Willie Miller (Tennessee Tech) — 8.0 yds · +0.59 EPA/play +0.59 EPA
Rushing
- Demarcus Lacey (North Alabama) — 138.0 yds -0.20 EPA
- Marcus Knight (Tennessee Tech) — 57.0 yds -0.16 EPA
- Parker Driggers (North Alabama) — 36.0 yds -0.57 EPA
Receiving
- Brad Clark (Tennessee Tech) — 6 rec · 111.0 yds +0.37 EPA
- Metrius Fleming (Tennessee Tech) — 1 rec · 25.0 yds -0.33 EPA
- Kobe Warden (North Alabama) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds +0.32 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Smith | North Alabama | 2 | 50.0% | 26 | 1 | +2.11 | +4.23 |
| Hayes Gibson | Tennessee Tech | 20 | 45.0% | 132 | 0 | +0.17 | +3.38 |
| Willie Miller | Tennessee Tech | 1 | 100.0% | 8 | 0 | +0.59 | +0.59 |
| Noah Walters | North Alabama | 15 | 46.7% | 131 | 0 | -1.08 | -16.22 |
| Ethan Roberts | Tennessee Tech | 17 | 35.3% | 112 | 0 | -0.96 | -16.41 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | North Alabama | Tennessee Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 62 | 73 |
| EPA / play | -0.487 | -0.390 |
| Total EPA | -30.18 | -28.45 |
| Success rate | 30.6% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.706 | -0.328 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.404 | -0.457 |
| Yards | 333 | 420 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | North Alabama | 3 | 2 | -3.10 | Punt |
| Q1 | Tennessee Tech | 3 | 16 | -5.53 | Interception |
| Q1 | North Alabama | 3 | 4 | -2.76 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Tennessee Tech | 6 | 9 | -3.01 | Punt |
| Q1 | North Alabama | 9 | 140 | -8.24 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | North Alabama | 5 | -7 | -6.14 | Punt |
| Q1 | Tennessee Tech | 4 | 57 | -8.62 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | Tennessee Tech | 6 | 35 | -4.33 | Fumble |
| Q2 | North Alabama | 1 | 5 | -6.65 | Fumble |
| Q2 | Tennessee Tech | 6 | 22 | -2.18 | Ended |
| Q2 | North Alabama | 4 | 33 | +3.00 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Tennessee Tech | 10 | 54 | +0.72 | Ended |
| Q2 | North Alabama | 10 | 35 | -1.05 | Interception |
| Q3 | Tennessee Tech | 9 | 45 | +0.29 | Punt |
| Q3 | North Alabama | 7 | 41 | -0.36 | Punt |
| Q3 | Tennessee Tech | 5 | 15 | -0.87 | Interception |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters — Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.49 EPA)
- Q4 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Fumble (-8.09 EPA)
- Q1 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Ethan Roberts — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.96 EPA)
- Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Fumble (-6.65 EPA)
- Q2 · North Alabama Lions · TJ Smith pass to Noah Walters for a touchdown (26 yards) (+5.33 EPA)
- Q2 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Fumble (-4.79 EPA)
- Q1 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Ethan Roberts pass intercepted (-3.46 EPA)
- Q3 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Marcus Knight rushes for 9 yards (4th & 1) (+3.12 EPA)
Key takeaways
- North Alabama Lions controlled the final (20–7) in Week 3.
- Passing edge: TJ Smith (North Alabama) — 26.0 yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: Tennessee Tech at -0.39 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 North Alabama Lions vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?
North Alabama Lions 20, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 7 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won North Alabama Lions vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?
North Alabama Lions won with a final score of 20–7.
Where can I find the North Alabama Lions vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540202.
Who led North Alabama Lions vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in passing?
TJ Smith (North Alabama) led passers with 26.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Alabama Lions at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
North Alabama Lions
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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