Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Western Carolina Catamounts: 2023 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Western Carolina Catamounts defeated Charleston Southern Buccaneers 77–21 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Charleston Southern Buccaneers 21, Western Carolina Catamounts 77.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Charleston Southern Buccaneers	0	6	6	0	21
Western Carolina Catamounts	18	18	12	18	77

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 320.0 yds · 5 TD · +1.51 EPA/play +24.20 EPA
• Taron Dickens (Western Carolina) — 91.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.95 EPA/play +8.85 EPA
• Zolten Osbourne (Charleston Southern) — 82.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.31 EPA

Rushing

• TJ Ruff (Charleston Southern) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.97 EPA
• Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 126.0 yds · 2 TD +0.67 EPA
• Autavius Ison (Charleston Southern) — 29.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Receiving

• Will Kakavitsas (Charleston Southern) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• David White Jr. (Western Carolina) — 3 rec · 32.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• TJ Ruff (Charleston Southern) — 3 rec · 27.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	16	87.5%	320	5	+1.51	+24.20
Taron Dickens	Western Carolina	3	100.0%	91	1	+2.95	+8.85
Zolten Osbourne	Charleston Southern	24	45.8%	82	0	-0.01	-0.31
Brody Palhegyi	Western Carolina	4	100.0%	41	1	-0.08	-0.33
incomplete	Charleston Southern	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.71	-0.71
Isaiah Bess	Charleston Southern	1	0.0%	-7	0	-0.96	-0.96

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Charleston Southern	Western Carolina
Plays	59	65
EPA / play	+0.076	+0.507
Total EPA	+4.47	+32.93
Success rate	32.2%	61.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.076	+1.099
Rush EPA / play	+0.195	+0.086
Yards	233	730

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Carolina	8	75	+4.78	Ended
Q1	Western Carolina	1	17	+2.92	Pass TD
Q1	Charleston Southern	3	0	-2.88	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	2	21	+2.28	Rush TD
Q1	Charleston Southern	2	7	-0.42	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	2	69	+4.57	Pass TD
Q1	Charleston Southern	15	45	+0.16	Missed FG
Q2	Western Carolina	4	70	+4.24	Pass TD
Q2	Charleston Southern	2	3	-1.34	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	6	59	+2.43	Pass TD
Q2	Charleston Southern	14	75	+7.64	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	6	75	+5.95	Pass TD
Q2	Charleston Southern	1	6	+0.08	Ended
Q3	Charleston Southern	2	0	-1.72	Punt
Q3	Western Carolina	3	65	+4.38	Rush TD
Q3	Charleston Southern	5	21	-1.08	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · TJ Ruff rushes 47 yards for a touchdown (+7.49 EPA)
2. Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Quenten Zanders rushes for 5 yards (2nd & 10) (-5.28 EPA)
3. Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Taron Dickens pass to Ca'Lique Cunningham for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.83 EPA)
4. Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to AJ Colombo for a touchdown (25 yards) (+4.4 EPA)
5. Q2 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Zolten Osbourne pass to Noah Jennings for 13 yards (4th & 6) (+4.25 EPA)
6. Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Kickoff (+3.85 EPA)
7. Q3 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · TJ Ruff rushes for 19 yards (4th & 1) (+3.8 EPA)
8. Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Taron Dickens pass to Corey Washington for 65 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Carolina Catamounts controlled the final (77–21) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 320.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: Western Carolina at 0.507 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 Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers 21, Western Carolina Catamounts 77 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Western Carolina Catamounts won with a final score of 21–77.

Where can I find the Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540472.

Who led Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts in passing?

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) led passers with 320.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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