Western Carolina Catamounts 27–24 Eastern Kentucky Colonels: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Western Carolina Catamounts defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 27–24 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 27, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 24.

Game summary

Western Carolina Catamounts edged Eastern Kentucky Colonels 27–24 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 340.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Desmond Reid — 151.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jaden Smith — 10 rec, 121.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Carolina (+0.192/play) vs Eastern Kentucky (-0.052/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	6	0	6	12	27
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	9	3	0	9	24

Scoring Map

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

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 17

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD
JHJackson Hensley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Parker McKinney pass to Jackson Hensley for a touchdown (6 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 41 yards
Western Carolina
Q1TD
CLCensere Lee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for a touchdown (45 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 34 yards
Western Carolina
Q3TD
CLCensere Lee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for a touchdown (15 yards)
Western Carolina
Q4TD
DRDesmond Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Desmond Reid rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q4TD
JSJaden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Parker McKinney pass to Jaden Smith for a touchdown (14 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 20 yards
Western Carolina
Q4TD
BABranson Adams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Cole Gonzales pass to Branson Adams for a touchdown (8 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 340.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +10.22 EPA
Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 366.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -5.93 EPA

Rushing

Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 151.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 35.0 yds -0.16 EPA
Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 59.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Receiving

Jaden Smith (Eastern Kentucky) — 10 rec · 121.0 yds +1.08 EPA
Ethan Bednarczyk (Eastern Kentucky) — 4 rec · 68.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	33	54.5%	340	3	+0.31	+10.22
Parker McKinney	Eastern Kentucky	47	57.4%	366	2	-0.13	-5.93

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	Eastern Kentucky
Plays	69	77
EPA / play	+0.192	-0.052
Total EPA	+13.28	-3.98
Success rate	52.2%	44.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.310	-0.126
Rush EPA / play	+0.085	+0.065
Yards	525	511

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	9	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	10	56	+1.02	Field goal
Q1	Western Carolina	1	45	+4.00	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	6	38	+2.00	Ended
Q1	Western Carolina	5	16	-2.16	Ended
Q1	Western Carolina	3	16	+0.53	Ended
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	2	2	-2.46	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	6	22	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	3	9	-1.12	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	6	56	+1.08	Missed FG
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	6	37	+0.27	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	1	3	-2.92	Fumble
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	1	4	-0.06	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	7	27	+0.73	Ended
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	3	65	+2.19	Field goal
Q3	Western Carolina	3	6	-2.42	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass intercepted (-8.24 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass intercepted (-5.14 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to David White Jr. for 57 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.4 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for a touchdown (45 yards) (+4.0 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Ajay Belanger for 19 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.17 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Branson Adams for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.16 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Jaden Smith for a touchdown (14 yards) (+2.92 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Fumble (-2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Carolina Catamounts controlled the final (27–24) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 340.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Carolina at 0.192 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Carolina Catamounts vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?

Western Carolina Catamounts 27, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 24 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?

Western Carolina Catamounts won with a final score of 27–24.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540192.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels in passing?

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) led passers with 340.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Carolina Catamounts at Eastern Kentucky Colonels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.