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Chattanooga Mocs vs. Samford Bulldogs: 2023 Week 4 Recap

Mocs defeat Bulldogs 47–24 in Week 4

Chase Artopoeus paced the box score as Mocs closed out a 47–24 Week 4 finish.

Chattanooga Mocs 47 3-1 Winner
Final 47–24
Samford Bulldogs 24 0-3
Winner
Chattanooga Mocs
Final score
47–24
Halftime
Chattanooga Mocs 24–21 Samford Bulldogs
Top passer
Chase Artopoeus
FantasyHQ MVP
Chase Artopoeus

Top CFB performers · Mocs

  • Chase Artopoeus 319.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +18.5 EPA
  • Ailym Ford 53.0 yds · 2 TD -5.6 EPA
  • Gino Appleberry 48.0 yds · 1 TD +2.7 EPA

Top CFB performers · Bulldogs

  • Michael Hiers 272.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.44 EPA/play -21.6 EPA
  • Jay Stanton 73.0 yds · 1 TD +1.8 EPA
  • Michael Hiers 42.0 yds +2.2 EPA

Quick answer

Chattanooga Mocs defeated Samford Bulldogs 47–24 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Chattanooga Mocs 47, Samford Bulldogs 24.

Game summary

Chattanooga Mocs rolled past Samford Bulldogs 47–24 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
  • Passing leader: Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) — 319.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.69 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ailym Ford — 53.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Sam Phillips — 11 rec, 98.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Chattanooga (+0.222/play) vs Samford (-0.171/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chattanooga Mocs6183347
Samford Bulldogs9126624

Scoring Map

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

UTCChattanooga Mocs
SAMSamford Bulldogs

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Chattanooga
    Q1TD
    TSTyler Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Chase Artopoeus pass to Tyler Smith for a touchdown (47 yards)

  2. Samford
    Q1TD
    MHMichael Hiers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Michael Hiers — Interception returned for a touchdown

  3. Samford
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    6-9

    Field goal good from 33 yards

  4. Chattanooga
    Q2TD
    GAGino Appleberry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-9

    Gino Appleberry rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  5. Samford
    Q2TD
    TKTy King

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-15

    Michael Hiers pass to Ty King for a touchdown (21 yards)

  6. Chattanooga
    Q2TD
    AFAilym Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-15

    Ailym Ford rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  7. Chattanooga
    Q2TD
    AFAilym Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-15

    Ailym Ford rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

  8. Samford
    Q2TD
    JSJay Stanton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-21

    Jay Stanton rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  9. Samford
    Q3TD
    CSChandler Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-27

    Chandler Smith rushes 21 yards for a touchdown

  10. Chattanooga
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 31
    Score
    27-27

    Field goal good from 48 yards

  11. Chattanooga
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 9
    Score
    30-27

    Field goal good from 26 yards

  12. Samford
    Q4TD
    MHMichael Hiers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-33

    Michael Hiers — Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) — 319.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +18.50 EPA
  • Michael Hiers (Samford) — 272.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.44 EPA/play -21.55 EPA

Rushing

  • Ailym Ford (Chattanooga) — 53.0 yds · 2 TD -0.31 EPA
  • Jay Stanton (Samford) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
  • Gino Appleberry (Chattanooga) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA

Receiving

  • Sam Phillips (Chattanooga) — 11 rec · 98.0 yds +0.74 EPA
  • Chandler Smith (Samford) — 8 rec · 87.0 yds +1.25 EPA
  • Brendan Jenkins (Samford) — 5 rec · 25.0 yds +0.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Chase ArtopoeusChattanooga2777.8%3191+0.69+18.50
Michael HiersSamford4963.3%2721-0.44-21.55

Team EPA comparison

StatChattanoogaSamford
Plays6180
EPA / play+0.222-0.171
Total EPA+13.55-13.70
Success rate55.7%46.2%
Pass EPA / play+0.685-0.440
Rush EPA / play-0.145+0.253
Yards425454

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Chattanooga875+6.17Pass TD
Q1Samford10-8.41Touchdown
Q1Samford1050+0.93Field goal
Q1Chattanooga34-2.76Punt
Q1Samford929-4.97Missed FG
Q1Chattanooga572+4.94Rush TD
Q2Samford853+4.90Pass TD
Q2Chattanooga754+2.82Rush TD
Q2Samford722-3.24Ended
Q2Chattanooga637+2.74Rush TD
Q2Samford1080+7.25Rush TD
Q2Chattanooga120.00Ended
Q3Samford575+7.31Rush TD
Q3Chattanooga853+0.94Field goal
Q3Samford726-0.70Punt
Q3Chattanooga847+0.01Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers — Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.72 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.41 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.55 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Chattanooga Mocs · Chase Artopoeus pass to Tyler Smith for a touchdown (47 yards) (+5.14 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Ty King for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.84 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Penalty (2nd & 1) (-3.77 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.58 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers rushes for 5 yards (4th & 5) (+3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Chattanooga Mocs controlled the final (47–24) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) — 319.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Chattanooga at 0.222 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 Chattanooga Mocs vs Samford Bulldogs?

Chattanooga Mocs 47, Samford Bulldogs 24 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Chattanooga Mocs vs Samford Bulldogs?

Chattanooga Mocs won with a final score of 47–24.

Where can I find the Chattanooga Mocs vs Samford Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540583.

Who led Chattanooga Mocs vs Samford Bulldogs in passing?

Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) led passers with 319.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Chattanooga Mocs at Samford Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Chattanooga Mocs

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Samford Bulldogs

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L