Eastern Kentucky Colonels 32–22 North Alabama Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated North Alabama Lions 32–22 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Eastern Kentucky Colonels 32, North Alabama Lions 22.

Game summary

Eastern Kentucky Colonels beat North Alabama Lions 32–22 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 301.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.14 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Joshua Carter — 138.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Kobe Warden — 6 rec, 32.0 yds.
EPA edge: Eastern Kentucky (+0.132/play) vs North Alabama (+0.049/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	12	12	0	3	32
North Alabama Lions	6	0	6	6	22

Scoring Map

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

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels

+3OPP 11

UNANorth Alabama Lions

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD
PMParker McKinney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Parker McKinney rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q1TD
JSJaden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Parker McKinney pass to Jaden Smith for a touchdown (46 yards)
North Alabama
Q1TD
TKTakairee Kenebrew
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Noah Walters pass to Takairee Kenebrew for a touchdown (40 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
JCJoshua Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Joshua Carter rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
BSBraedon Sloan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Parker McKinney pass to Braedon Sloan for a touchdown (44 yards)
North Alabama
Q3TD
DWDakota Warfield
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
TJ Smith pass to Dakota Warfield for a touchdown (1 yard)
Eastern Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
27-12
Field goal good from 28 yards
North Alabama
Q4TD
JEJJ Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Noah Walters pass to JJ Evans for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 301.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.51 EPA
Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 256.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +3.49 EPA
TJ Smith (North Alabama) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -3.19 EPA

Rushing

Joshua Carter (Eastern Kentucky) — 138.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 45.0 yds -0.06 EPA
Demarcus Lacey (North Alabama) — 43.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

Kobe Warden (North Alabama) — 6 rec · 32.0 yds +0.76 EPA
David Florence (North Alabama) — 5 rec · 109.0 yds +1.58 EPA
Takairee Kenebrew (North Alabama) — 4 rec · 87.0 yds +1.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Noah Walters	North Alabama	33	60.6%	301	2	+0.14	+4.51
Parker McKinney	Eastern Kentucky	22	63.6%	256	2	+0.16	+3.49
TJ Smith	North Alabama	19	52.6%	38	1	-0.17	-3.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Kentucky	North Alabama
Plays	57	88
EPA / play	+0.132	+0.049
Total EPA	+7.52	+4.29
Success rate	52.6%	43.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.159	+0.025
Rush EPA / play	+0.115	+0.083
Yards	460	520

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	3	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	North Alabama	5	22	-1.35	Punt
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	6	86	+6.56	Pass TD
Q1	North Alabama	3	75	+6.96	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	3	19	-2.12	Interception
Q1	North Alabama	12	35	-0.41	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	9	81	+6.29	Rush TD
Q2	North Alabama	3	39	-3.26	Interception
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	4	61	+4.15	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	3	11	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	3	5	-1.70	Punt
Q2	North Alabama	13	47	-1.19	Ended
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	4	33	-1.08	Ended
Q3	North Alabama	3	-3	-3.16	Punt
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	3	8	-5.30	Interception
Q3	North Alabama	11	52	+5.40	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass intercepted (-5.8 EPA)
Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Fumble (-5.44 EPA)
Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass intercepted (-5.28 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass intercepted (-5.19 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Braedon Sloan for a touchdown (44 yards) (+4.29 EPA)
Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Takairee Kenebrew for a touchdown (40 yards) (+3.94 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Hunter Brown for 60 yards (1st & 10) (+3.85 EPA)
Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Dakota Warfield for 27 yards (4th & 9) (+3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

Eastern Kentucky Colonels controlled the final (32–22) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 301.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Eastern Kentucky at 0.132 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 Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 32, North Alabama Lions 22 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels won with a final score of 32–22.

Where can I find the Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540194.

Who led Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions in passing?

Noah Walters (North Alabama) led passers with 301.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Kentucky Colonels at North Alabama Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.