East Tennessee State Buccaneers 28–42 Samford Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Samford Bulldogs defeated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 42–28 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: East Tennessee State Buccaneers 28, Samford Bulldogs 42.

Game summary

Samford Bulldogs rolled past East Tennessee State Buccaneers 42–28 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 365.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jay Stanton — 177.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Ty King — 8 rec, 116.0 yds.
EPA edge: Samford (+0.094/play) vs East Tennessee State (-0.060/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	0	18	0	6	28
Samford Bulldogs	6	12	12	6	42

Scoring Map

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

ETSUEast Tennessee State Buccaneers

SAMSamford Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Samford
Q1TD
JSJay Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jay Stanton rushes 28 yards for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
BIBryson Irby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Bryson Irby rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Samford
Q2TD
JSJay Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Jay Stanton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
BIBryson Irby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Bryson Irby rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Samford
Q2TD
TKTy King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Michael Hiers pass to Ty King for a touchdown (59 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
XGXavier Gaillardetz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Tyler Riddell pass to Xavier Gaillardetz for a touchdown (15 yards)
Samford
Q3TD
MHMichael Hiers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Michael Hiers rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Samford
Q3TD
MHMychael Hamilton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Mychael Hamilton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Samford
Q4TD
MHMichael Hiers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Michael Hiers rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q4TD
BIBryson Irby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
Bryson Irby rushes 70 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Michael Hiers (Samford) — 365.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +7.97 EPA
Tyler Riddell (East Tennessee State) — 102.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.50 EPA/play -12.06 EPA

Rushing

Jay Stanton (Samford) — 177.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
Bryson Irby (East Tennessee State) — 126.0 yds · 3 TD +0.45 EPA
Mychael Hamilton (Samford) — 25.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Ty King (Samford) — 8 rec · 116.0 yds +1.10 EPA
Chandler Smith (Samford) — 8 rec · 77.0 yds +0.79 EPA
E. Jai Mason (Samford) — 6 rec · 47.0 yds +0.47 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Hiers	Samford	51	80.4%	365	1	+0.16	+7.97
Tyler Riddell	East Tennessee State	24	37.5%	102	1	-0.50	-12.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Tennessee State	Samford
Plays	55	88
EPA / play	-0.060	+0.094
Total EPA	-3.33	+8.30
Success rate	40.0%	53.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.502	+0.156
Rush EPA / play	+0.282	+0.009
Yards	342	575

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Tennessee State	5	31	-2.83	Interception
Q1	Samford	4	63	+5.00	Rush TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	5	-2.74	Punt
Q1	Samford	14	66	+0.11	Ended
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	0	-3.13	Punt
Q1	Samford	3	1	-3.34	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	5	-2.59	Punt
Q2	Samford	3	0	-5.28	Interception
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	26	+1.68	Rush TD
Q2	Samford	6	52	+3.35	Rush TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	4	-2.11	Punt
Q2	Samford	6	32	-3.28	Interception
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	38	+4.09	Rush TD
Q2	Samford	3	75	+6.26	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	9	72	+6.11	Pass TD
Q2	Samford	1	1	-0.71	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Bryson Irby rushes 70 yards for a touchdown (+6.53 EPA)
Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Ty King for a touchdown (59 yards) (+5.57 EPA)
Q1 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass intercepted (-5.4 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass to Xavier Gaillardetz for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.65 EPA)
Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass intercepted (-4.33 EPA)
Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Rush (2nd & 6) (-3.89 EPA)
Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass intercepted (-3.39 EPA)
Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass to Tommy Winton III for 34 yards (1st & 15) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

Samford Bulldogs controlled the final (42–28) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 365.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Samford at 0.094 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 East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Samford Bulldogs?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 28, Samford Bulldogs 42 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Samford Bulldogs?

Samford Bulldogs won with a final score of 28–42.

Where can I find the East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Samford Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540591.

Who led East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Samford Bulldogs in passing?

Michael Hiers (Samford) led passers with 365.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Samford Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.