Central Arkansas Bears 29–27 Southern Utah Thunderbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Central Arkansas Bears defeated Southern Utah Thunderbirds 29–27 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Central Arkansas Bears 29, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 27.

Game summary

Central Arkansas Bears edged Southern Utah Thunderbirds 29–27 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 327.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: ShunDerrick Powell — 115.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Isaiah Wooden — 4 rec, 47.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas (-0.037/play) vs Southern Utah (-0.288/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Arkansas Bears	9	9	6	3	29
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	0	6	6	12	27

Scoring Map

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

CARKCentral Arkansas Bears

+3OPP 17

+3

SUUSouthern Utah Thunderbirds

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Central Arkansas
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 34 yards
Central Arkansas
Q1TD
KJKylin James
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Will McElvain pass to Kylin James for a touchdown (18 yards)
Southern Utah
Q2TD
TPTimothy Patrick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Justin Miller pass to Timothy Patrick for a touchdown (8 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q2TD
JOJordan Owens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Will McElvain pass to Jordan Owens for a touchdown (4 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
18-6
Field goal good from 34 yards
Southern Utah
Q3TD
ZMZack Mitchell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Justin Miller pass to Zack Mitchell for a touchdown (22 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q3TD
KJKylin James
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Will McElvain pass to Kylin James for a touchdown (17 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
27-12
Field goal good from 21 yards
Southern Utah
Q4TD
TPTimothy Patrick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Justin Miller pass to Timothy Patrick for a touchdown (25 yards)
Southern Utah
Q4TD
TPTimothy Patrick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Justin Miller pass to Timothy Patrick for a touchdown (20 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 327.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +11.77 EPA
Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 193.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.79 EPA
incomplete (Central Arkansas) — 0.0 yds · -0.94 EPA/play -9.36 EPA

Rushing

ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 115.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Darius Hale (Central Arkansas) — 50.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Targhee Lambson (Southern Utah) — 15.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

Isaiah Wooden (Southern Utah) — 4 rec · 47.0 yds -0.50 EPA
Kylin James (Central Arkansas) — 9 rec · 102.0 yds +0.58 EPA
Jarrod Barnes (Central Arkansas) — 6 rec · 83.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will McElvain	Central Arkansas	41	70.7%	327	3	+0.29	+11.77
Justin Miller	Southern Utah	33	60.6%	193	4	+0.05	+1.79
incomplete	Central Arkansas	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.94	-9.36
incomplete	Southern Utah	15	0.0%	0	0	-0.88	-13.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Arkansas	Southern Utah
Plays	85	69
EPA / play	-0.037	-0.288
Total EPA	-3.15	-19.88
Success rate	38.8%	23.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.047	-0.264
Rush EPA / play	-0.164	-0.348
Yards	477	269

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Arkansas	7	60	+1.34	Field goal
Q1	Southern Utah	3	2	-2.93	Punt
Q1	Central Arkansas	4	6	-3.40	Punt
Q1	Southern Utah	9	8	-13.95	Punt
Q1	Central Arkansas	8	80	+6.12	Pass TD
Q1	Southern Utah	8	44	+4.47	Pass TD
Q2	Central Arkansas	8	65	+3.73	Pass TD
Q2	Southern Utah	2	-2	-2.06	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	7	48	-0.39	Field goal
Q2	Southern Utah	8	57	+0.73	Missed FG
Q2	Central Arkansas	13	60	0.00	Missed FG
Q3	Southern Utah	6	21	-1.70	Ended
Q3	Central Arkansas	5	36	+0.79	Ended
Q3	Southern Utah	3	15	+2.55	Pass TD
Q3	Central Arkansas	8	75	+4.61	Pass TD
Q3	Southern Utah	6	21	-4.46	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Timothy Patrick for a touchdown (25 yards) (+6.3 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Fumble (-6.05 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Timothy Patrick for a touchdown (20 yards) (+5.73 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass intercepted (-4.82 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Zack Mitchell for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.73 EPA)
Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Jarrod Barnes for 36 yards (2nd & 24) (+4.09 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass intercepted (-3.72 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Timothy Patrick for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Arkansas Bears controlled the final (29–27) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 327.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas at -0.037 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Central Arkansas Bears vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Central Arkansas Bears 29, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 27 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Central Arkansas Bears won with a final score of 29–27.

Where can I find the Central Arkansas Bears vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540186.

Who led Central Arkansas Bears vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds in passing?

Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) led passers with 327.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Arkansas Bears at Southern Utah Thunderbirds in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.