Troy Vikings vs. Georgia State Panthers: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Troy Vikings defeated Georgia State Panthers 28–7 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Troy Vikings 28, Georgia State Panthers 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Troy Vikings	3	3	12	6	28
Georgia State Panthers	0	6	0	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 256.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +12.42 EPA
• Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 181.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -10.30 EPA

Rushing

• Kimani Vidal (Troy) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
• Marcus Carroll (Georgia State) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA
• Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 37.0 yds -1.02 EPA

Receiving

• Jabre Barber (Troy) — 7 rec · 121.0 yds +1.64 EPA
• Robert Lewis (Georgia State) — 6 rec · 114.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Deshon Stoudemire (Troy) — 5 rec · 51.0 yds +1.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gunnar Watson	Troy	30	76.7%	256	1	+0.41	+12.42
Darren Grainger	Georgia State	30	63.3%	181	0	-0.34	-10.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Troy	Georgia State
Plays	64	60
EPA / play	+0.212	-0.161
Total EPA	+13.57	-9.65
Success rate	40.6%	35.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.414	-0.343
Rush EPA / play	+0.034	+0.021
Yards	408	298

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia State	5	57	-0.56	Interception
Q1	Troy	11	93	+4.30	Field goal
Q1	Georgia State	7	44	+0.95	Punt
Q1	Troy	9	69	+2.30	Field goal
Q2	Georgia State	15	75	+6.10	Rush TD
Q2	Troy	5	18	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Georgia State	3	2	-1.55	Punt
Q2	Troy	3	5	-2.96	Interception
Q2	Georgia State	3	6	-0.68	Punt
Q2	Troy	2	12	-0.49	Ended
Q3	Troy	6	75	+6.23	Rush TD
Q3	Georgia State	2	1	-5.08	Interception
Q3	Troy	3	1	-2.85	Missed FG
Q3	Georgia State	7	2	-2.92	Punt
Q3	Troy	8	58	+4.14	Pass TD
Q3	Georgia State	10	43	-2.86	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Georgia State Panthers · Fumble (-8.43 EPA)
2. Q4 · Troy Vikings · Kimani Vidal rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+4.57 EPA)
3. Q3 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass intercepted (-4.33 EPA)
4. Q4 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Robert Lewis for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+4.15 EPA)
5. Q2 · Georgia State Panthers · Marcus Carroll rushes for 6 yards (4th & 2) (+3.81 EPA)
6. Q3 · Troy Vikings · Damien Taylor rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+3.71 EPA)
7. Q1 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Jabre Barber for 37 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.69 EPA)
8. Q3 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Deshon Stoudemire for 16 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Troy Vikings controlled the final (28–7) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 256.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Troy at 0.212 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 Troy Vikings vs Georgia State Panthers?

Troy Vikings 28, Georgia State Panthers 7 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Troy Vikings vs Georgia State Panthers?

Troy Vikings won with a final score of 28–7.

Where can I find the Troy Vikings vs Georgia State Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531879.

Who led Troy Vikings vs Georgia State Panthers in passing?

Gunnar Watson (Troy) led passers with 256.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Troy Vikings at Georgia State Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.