James Madison Dukes 45–38 Utah State Aggies: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

James Madison Dukes defeated Utah State Aggies 45–38 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: James Madison Dukes 45, Utah State Aggies 38.

Game summary

James Madison Dukes beat Utah State Aggies 45–38 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 364.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.45 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Davon Booth — 103.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Terrell Vaughn — 10 rec, 124.0 yds.
EPA edge: James Madison (+0.042/play) vs Utah State (-0.011/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
James Madison Dukes	15	18	0	6	45
Utah State Aggies	0	15	12	6	38

Scoring Map

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

JMUJames Madison Dukes

+3

+3OPP 11

USUUtah State Aggies

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

James Madison
Q1TD
ODOmarion Dollison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jordan McCloud pass to Omarion Dollison for a touchdown (54 yards)
James Madison
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 20 yards
James Madison
Q1TD
JMJordan McCloud
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
Jordan McCloud rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
James Madison
Q2TD
PSPhoenix Sproles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-0
Jordan McCloud pass to Phoenix Sproles for a touchdown (3 yards)
Utah State
Q2TD
ENElliott Nimrod
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Elliott Nimrod rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
James Madison
Q2TD
RBReggie Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Jordan McCloud pass to Reggie Brown for a touchdown (57 yards)
Utah State
Q2TD
CBColby Bowman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
McCae Hillstead pass to Colby Bowman for a touchdown (63 yards)
James Madison
Q2TD
JMJordan McCloud
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-12
Jordan McCloud rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Utah State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
33-15
Field goal good from 28 yards
Utah State
Q3TD
TVTerrell Vaughn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-21
McCae Hillstead pass to Terrell Vaughn for a touchdown (20 yards)
Utah State
Q3TD
TVTerrell Vaughn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-27
McCae Hillstead pass to Terrell Vaughn for a touchdown (6 yards)
Utah State
Q4TD
MDMicah Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-33
McCae Hillstead pass to Micah Davis for a touchdown (76 yards)
James Madison
Q4TD
RBReggie Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-33
Jordan McCloud pass to Reggie Brown for a touchdown (74 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 364.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +15.24 EPA
Micah Davis (Utah State) — 2.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -0.45 EPA
McCae Hillstead (Utah State) — 365.0 yds · 4 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -1.65 EPA

Rushing

Davon Booth (Utah State) — 103.0 yds -0.01 EPA
Kaelon Black (James Madison) — 76.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 31.0 yds · 2 TD -0.60 EPA

Receiving

Terrell Vaughn (Utah State) — 10 rec · 124.0 yds +1.05 EPA
Jalen Royals (Utah State) — 7 rec · 57.0 yds +0.63 EPA
Reggie Brown (James Madison) — 5 rec · 160.0 yds +2.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan McCloud	James Madison	34	67.6%	364	4	+0.45	+15.24
Micah Davis	Utah State	1	100.0%	2	0	-0.45	-0.45
McCae Hillstead	Utah State	52	48.1%	365	4	-0.03	-1.65
Stephen Kotsanlee	Utah State	1	100.0%	1	0	-2.67	-2.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	James Madison	Utah State
Plays	70	80
EPA / play	+0.042	-0.011
Total EPA	+2.92	-0.90
Success rate	52.9%	35.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.448	-0.088
Rush EPA / play	-0.342	+0.149
Yards	521	500

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	James Madison	3	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Utah State	3	-12	-3.76	Punt
Q1	James Madison	7	37	-0.27	Field goal
Q1	Utah State	3	-4	-2.51	Punt
Q1	James Madison	6	41	+3.22	Rush TD
Q1	Utah State	3	-6	-3.51	Punt
Q1	James Madison	5	37	+3.11	Pass TD
Q2	Utah State	6	10	-2.36	Punt
Q2	James Madison	3	-3	-6.44	Interception
Q2	Utah State	4	24	+3.30	Rush TD
Q2	James Madison	9	100	+5.70	Pass TD
Q2	Utah State	4	75	+7.04	Pass TD
Q2	James Madison	9	86	+6.88	Rush TD
Q2	Utah State	9	64	+0.63	Field goal
Q2	James Madison	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Utah State	11	75	+7.58	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass to Reggie Brown for a touchdown (74 yards) (+6.52 EPA)
Q3 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass intercepted (-6.34 EPA)
Q4 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass to Micah Davis for a touchdown (76 yards) (+6.23 EPA)
Q2 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass to Colby Bowman for a touchdown (63 yards) (+6.19 EPA)
Q2 · Utah State Aggies · Elliott Nimrod rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+5.99 EPA)
Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Fumble (-5.21 EPA)
Q2 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass to Reggie Brown for a touchdown (57 yards) (+4.76 EPA)
Q3 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass intercepted (-4.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

James Madison Dukes controlled the final (45–38) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 364.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: James Madison at 0.042 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 James Madison Dukes vs Utah State Aggies?

James Madison Dukes 45, Utah State Aggies 38 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won James Madison Dukes vs Utah State Aggies?

James Madison Dukes won with a final score of 45–38.

Where can I find the James Madison Dukes vs Utah State Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531872.

Who led James Madison Dukes vs Utah State Aggies in passing?

Jordan McCloud (James Madison) led passers with 364.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for James Madison Dukes at Utah State Aggies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.