Tennessee State Tigers 27–20 Kennesaw State Owls: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Quick answer

Tennessee State Tigers defeated Kennesaw State Owls 27–20 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Tennessee State Tigers 27, Kennesaw State Owls 20.

Game summary

Tennessee State Tigers beat Kennesaw State Owls 27–20 in Week 6 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 159.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Michael Benefield — 101.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Da'Shon Davis — 3 rec, 59.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee State (-0.138/play) vs Kennesaw State (-0.259/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee State Tigers	9	3	6	6	27
Kennesaw State Owls	6	3	6	3	20

Scoring Map

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

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

+3OPP 34

OPP EZ

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 24

OPP EZ

+3OPP 29

KENNKennesaw State Owls

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 51 yards
Tennessee State
Q1TD
JGJordan Gant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Jordan Gant rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Kennesaw State
Q1TD
JMJonathan Murphy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Jonathan Murphy rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kennesaw State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 29 yards
Tennessee State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 41 yards
Tennessee State
Q3TD
KBKarate Brenson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Draylen Ellis pass to Karate Brenson for a touchdown (4 yards)
Kennesaw State
Q3TD
JMJonathan Murphy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Jonathan Murphy rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q4TD
JGJordan Gant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Jordan Gant rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
Kennesaw State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
24-18
Field goal good from 46 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 159.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.35 EPA
Davis Bryson (Kennesaw State) — 0.0 yds · -1.13 EPA/play -2.26 EPA
Deveon Bryant (Tennessee State) — 11.0 yds · -0.92 EPA/play -6.47 EPA

Rushing

Michael Benefield (Kennesaw State) — 101.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Jordan Gant (Tennessee State) — 100.0 yds · 2 TD +0.14 EPA
Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 15.0 yds -0.44 EPA

Receiving

Da'Shon Davis (Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 59.0 yds +1.15 EPA
Trenton Gillison (Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds +1.69 EPA
Karate Brenson (Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds +1.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Draylen Ellis	Tennessee State	31	48.4%	159	1	+0.04	+1.35
Davis Bryson	Kennesaw State	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.13	-2.26
Deveon Bryant	Tennessee State	7	28.6%	11	0	-0.92	-6.47
Jonathan Murphy	Kennesaw State	32	37.5%	108	0	-0.46	-14.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee State	Kennesaw State
Plays	69	70
EPA / play	-0.138	-0.259
Total EPA	-9.49	-18.14
Success rate	31.9%	34.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.135	-0.501
Rush EPA / play	-0.141	-0.030
Yards	292	261

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kennesaw State	3	1	-2.39	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	3	3	-3.07	Field goal
Q1	Kennesaw State	3	6	-2.45	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	3	2	-3.38	Punt
Q1	Kennesaw State	7	14	-3.00	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	4	50	+3.15	Rush TD
Q1	Kennesaw State	6	75	+6.49	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee State	3	5	-2.53	Punt
Q1	Kennesaw State	8	27	-1.19	Field goal
Q2	Tennessee State	3	-1	-2.91	Ended
Q2	Kennesaw State	3	16	-3.67	Interception
Q2	Tennessee State	3	6	-2.03	Punt
Q2	Kennesaw State	3	8	-1.15	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	12	55	+0.36	Field goal
Q2	Kennesaw State	1	9	0.00	Ended
Q3	Tennessee State	3	3	-3.14	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Penalty (4th & 11) (+5.29 EPA)
Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Fumble (-4.47 EPA)
Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Davis Bryson rushes for 36 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.26 EPA)
Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Kickoff (+4.17 EPA)
Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy pass intercepted (-3.98 EPA)
Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Jonathan Murphy pass to Connor Finer for 29 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.85 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Trenton Gillison for 13 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.39 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Field goal good from 51 yards (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee State Tigers controlled the final (27–20) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 159.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Tennessee State at -0.138 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 Tennessee State Tigers vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Tennessee State Tigers 27, Kennesaw State Owls 20 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Tennessee State Tigers vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Tennessee State Tigers won with a final score of 27–20.

Where can I find the Tennessee State Tigers vs Kennesaw State Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540608.

Who led Tennessee State Tigers vs Kennesaw State Owls in passing?

Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) led passers with 159.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Tennessee State Tigers at Kennesaw State Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.