Quick answer
Charleston Southern Buccaneers defeated Kennesaw State Owls 13–10 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Kennesaw State Owls 10, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 13.
Game summary
Charleston Southern Buccaneers edged Kennesaw State Owls 13–10 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 5 plays.
- Passing leader: Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 85.0 pass yds, +0.97 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Jonathan Murphy — 75.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Noah Jennings — 6 rec, 77.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Charleston Southern (+0.013/play) vs Kennesaw State (-0.010/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kennesaw State Owls | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 10 |
 Charleston Southern Buccaneers | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
KENNKennesaw State OwlsTJ Ruff rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Field goal good from 20 yards
Field goal good from 34 yards
Jonathan Murphy rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Field goal good from 48 yards
CHSOCharleston Southern BuccaneersFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Charleston Southern
Q1TD TRTJ RuffPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
TJ Ruff rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
- Kennesaw State
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 3
- Score
- 3-6
Field goal good from 20 yards
- Charleston Southern
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 17
- Score
- 3-9
Field goal good from 34 yards
- Kennesaw State
Q3TD JMJonathan MurphyPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-9
Jonathan Murphy rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
- Charleston Southern
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 31
- Score
- 9-12
Field goal good from 48 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 85.0 yds · +0.97 EPA/play +8.77 EPA
- Zolten Osbourne (Charleston Southern) — 192.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA
- incomplete (Kennesaw State) — 0.0 yds · -0.94 EPA/play -6.55 EPA
Rushing
- Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD -0.35 EPA
- TJ Ruff (Charleston Southern) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
- Michael Benefield (Kennesaw State) — 51.0 yds +0.67 EPA
Receiving
- Noah Jennings (Charleston Southern) — 6 rec · 77.0 yds +0.36 EPA
- Will Kakavitsas (Charleston Southern) — 2 rec · 31.0 yds -0.64 EPA
- Isaac Foster (Kennesaw State) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Murphy | Kennesaw State | 9 | 88.9% | 85 | 0 | +0.97 | +8.77 |
| Zolten Osbourne | Charleston Southern | 33 | 48.5% | 192 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| incomplete | Kennesaw State | 7 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.94 | -6.55 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Kennesaw State | Charleston Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 66 | 53 |
| EPA / play | -0.010 | +0.013 |
| Total EPA | -0.65 | +0.71 |
| Success rate | 42.4% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.139 | 0.000 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.057 | +0.035 |
| Yards | 281 | 285 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Charleston Southern | 12 | 80 | +7.08 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 21 | -3.79 | Ended |
| Q1 | Charleston Southern | 2 | 7 | -1.64 | Punt |
| Q1 | Kennesaw State | 17 | 67 | +1.63 | Missed FG |
| Q2 | Charleston Southern | 2 | 8 | +0.01 | Punt |
| Q2 | Kennesaw State | 3 | -2 | -1.93 | Punt |
| Q2 | Charleston Southern | 5 | 15 | -0.57 | Punt |
| Q2 | Kennesaw State | 14 | 72 | +1.72 | Field goal |
| Q3 | Charleston Southern | 8 | 53 | +0.62 | Field goal |
| Q3 | Kennesaw State | 11 | 71 | +6.00 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | Charleston Southern | 5 | 9 | -2.41 | Punt |
| Q4 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 39 | -0.64 | Missed FG |
| Q4 | Charleston Southern | 5 | 45 | -2.60 | Ended |
| Q4 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 8 | -1.57 | Punt |
| Q4 | Charleston Southern | 3 | 4 | -1.23 | Punt |
| Q4 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 5 | -1.90 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Kickoff (+4.48 EPA)
- Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Michael Benefield rushes for 9 yards (4th & 1) (+3.67 EPA)
- Q1 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Zolten Osbourne pass to Autavius Ison for 16 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.54 EPA)
- Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Field goal missed (-3.45 EPA)
- Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Alexander Diggs rushes for 7 yards (4th & 3) (+3.37 EPA)
- Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy rushes for a loss of 6 yards (4th & 1) (-3.33 EPA)
- Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Field goal missed (-3.02 EPA)
- Q3 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · TJ Ruff rushes for 24 yards (2nd & 15) (+2.85 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Charleston Southern Buccaneers controlled the final (13–10) in Week 5.
- Passing edge: Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) — 85.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Charleston Southern at 0.013 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 Kennesaw State Owls vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?
Kennesaw State Owls 10, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 13 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Kennesaw State Owls vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?
Charleston Southern Buccaneers won with a final score of 10–13.
Where can I find the Kennesaw State Owls vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540473.
Who led Kennesaw State Owls vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers in passing?
Jonathan Murphy (Kennesaw State) led passers with 85.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kennesaw State Owls at Charleston Southern Buccaneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Kennesaw State Owls
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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