Western Carolina Catamounts 52–50 Chattanooga Mocs: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Quick answer

Western Carolina Catamounts defeated Chattanooga Mocs 52–50 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 52, Chattanooga Mocs 50.

Game summary

Western Carolina Catamounts edged Chattanooga Mocs 52–50 in Week 6 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 13 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 16 plays.
Passing leader: Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) — 433.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.55 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ailym Ford — 89.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Javin Whatley — 11 rec, 241.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Carolina (+0.527/play) vs Chattanooga (+0.163/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	6	12	12	9	52
Chattanooga Mocs	3	21	6	18	50

Scoring Map

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

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

+3OPP 30

+3

+3OPP 15

UTCChattanooga Mocs

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Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Chattanooga
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 47 yards
Western Carolina
Q1TD
CLCensere Lee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for a touchdown (55 yards)
Chattanooga
Q2TD
AFAilym Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Ailym Ford rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Chattanooga
Q2TD
JWJavin Whatley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Chase Artopoeus pass to Javin Whatley for a touchdown (31 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2TD
DRDesmond Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Desmond Reid rushes 70 yards for a touchdown
Chattanooga
Q2TD
JWJavin Whatley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Chase Artopoeus pass to Javin Whatley for a touchdown (8 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2TD
CLCensere Lee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for a touchdown (28 yards)
Chattanooga
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
18-24
Field goal good from 23 yards
Western Carolina
Q3TD
DRDesmond Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Desmond Reid rushes 58 yards for a touchdown
Chattanooga
Q3TD
JWJavin Whatley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Chase Artopoeus pass to Javin Whatley for a touchdown (11 yards)
Western Carolina
Q3TD
BABranson Adams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
Branson Adams rushes 37 yards for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q4TD
DWDavid White Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-30
Cole Gonzales pass to David White Jr. for a touchdown (37 yards)
Chattanooga
Q4TD
JWJavin Whatley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-36
Chase Artopoeus pass to Javin Whatley for a touchdown (32 yards)
Chattanooga
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-42
Interception returned for a touchdown
Chattanooga
Q4TD
EBEvan Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-48
Chase Artopoeus pass to Evan Brown for a touchdown (5 yards)
Western Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
39-48
Field goal good from 32 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) — 433.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +23.75 EPA
Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 276.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.89 EPA/play +16.95 EPA
Ailym Ford (Chattanooga) — 0.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -0.39 EPA

Rushing

Ailym Ford (Chattanooga) — 89.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA
Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 211.0 yds · 2 TD +0.99 EPA
Gino Appleberry (Chattanooga) — 33.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Receiving

Javin Whatley (Chattanooga) — 11 rec · 241.0 yds +0.78 EPA
Jamoi Mayes (Chattanooga) — 6 rec · 76.0 yds +0.25 EPA
Sam Phillips (Chattanooga) — 6 rec · 80.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Artopoeus	Chattanooga	43	67.4%	433	5	+0.55	+23.75
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	19	68.4%	276	3	+0.89	+16.95
Ailym Ford	Chattanooga	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.39	-0.39
incomplete	Chattanooga	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.57	-4.01
incomplete	Western Carolina	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.26	-7.58

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	Chattanooga
Plays	49	87
EPA / play	+0.527	+0.163
Total EPA	+25.82	+14.20
Success rate	46.9%	55.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.375	+0.222
Rush EPA / play	+0.685	+0.075
Yards	546	620

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Carolina	4	24	-1.06	Punt
Q1	Chattanooga	3	5	-2.68	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	3	5	-2.62	Punt
Q1	Chattanooga	7	44	+0.11	Field goal
Q1	Western Carolina	5	80	+7.04	Pass TD
Q1	Chattanooga	9	65	+5.20	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	4	-2	-4.42	Punt
Q2	Chattanooga	10	68	+5.01	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	3	9	-0.86	Punt
Q2	Chattanooga	3	5	-1.86	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	1	70	+6.11	Rush TD
Q2	Chattanooga	6	75	+5.92	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	6	75	+6.46	Pass TD
Q2	Chattanooga	13	97	-0.98	Punt
Q3	Western Carolina	3	77	+7.57	Rush TD
Q3	Chattanooga	9	65	+5.15	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Chattanooga Mocs · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.79 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for a touchdown (55 yards) (+6.21 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Desmond Reid rushes 70 yards for a touchdown (+6.11 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Desmond Reid rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+4.86 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to David White Jr. for a touchdown (37 yards) (+4.68 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Censere Lee for a touchdown (28 yards) (+4.58 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Zion Booker for 40 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.38 EPA)
Q4 · Chattanooga Mocs · Chase Artopoeus pass to Evan Brown for a touchdown (5 yards) (+3.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Carolina Catamounts controlled the final (52–50) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) — 433.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Western Carolina at 0.527 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Carolina Catamounts vs Chattanooga Mocs?

Western Carolina Catamounts 52, Chattanooga Mocs 50 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Chattanooga Mocs?

Western Carolina Catamounts won with a final score of 52–50.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs Chattanooga Mocs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540585.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs Chattanooga Mocs in passing?

Chase Artopoeus (Chattanooga) led passers with 433.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Carolina Catamounts at Chattanooga Mocs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.