Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 28–14 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 14, Eastern Michigan Eagles 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	0	0	6	6	14
Eastern Michigan Eagles	6	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Ulatowski (Kent State) — 179.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +9.40 EPA
• Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 118.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -4.98 EPA
• Michael Alaimo (Kent State) — 11.0 yds · -1.20 EPA/play -9.59 EPA

Rushing

• Jaylen Thomas (Kent State) — 96.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Jaylon Jackson (Eastern Michigan) — 83.0 yds -0.56 EPA
• Samson Evans (Eastern Michigan) — 47.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Chrishon McCray (Kent State) — 5 rec · 70.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Tanner Knue (Eastern Michigan) — 5 rec · 85.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Luke Floriea (Kent State) — 3 rec · 63.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Ulatowski	Kent State	29	44.8%	179	2	+0.32	+9.40
Austin Smith	Eastern Michigan	25	36.0%	118	1	-0.20	-4.98
Michael Alaimo	Kent State	8	25.0%	11	0	-1.20	-9.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kent State	Eastern Michigan
Plays	79	62
EPA / play	-0.240	-0.249
Total EPA	-18.92	-15.45
Success rate	30.4%	29.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.005	-0.199
Rush EPA / play	-0.446	-0.283
Yards	379	294

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Michigan	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Kent State	3	2	-3.46	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	4	-2.01	Punt
Q1	Kent State	4	18	-2.12	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	29	+0.08	Punt
Q1	Kent State	2	12	-4.21	Fumble
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	2	-3.06	Punt
Q1	Kent State	19	85	+0.77	Ended
Q2	Eastern Michigan	3	3	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Kent State	3	3	-2.88	Punt
Q2	Eastern Michigan	3	5	-1.13	Punt
Q2	Kent State	3	1	-2.74	Punt
Q2	Eastern Michigan	12	85	+6.37	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	10	54	-3.87	Ended
Q3	Eastern Michigan	7	44	+2.27	Pass TD
Q3	Kent State	3	16	-0.71	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Kickoff (+6.16 EPA)
2. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Fumble (-5.9 EPA)
3. Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Luke Floriea for a touchdown (43 yards) (+5.4 EPA)
4. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Samson Evans rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+4.51 EPA)
5. Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Fumble (-3.98 EPA)
6. Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Fumble (-3.85 EPA)
7. Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Chrishon McCray for 40 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.49 EPA)
8. Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Luke Floriea for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Eastern Michigan Eagles controlled the final (28–14) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Tommy Ulatowski (Kent State) — 179.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Kent State at -0.24 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 Kent State Golden Flashes vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Kent State Golden Flashes 14, Eastern Michigan Eagles 28 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Eastern Michigan Eagles won with a final score of 14–28.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Eastern Michigan Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532422.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs Eastern Michigan Eagles in passing?

Tommy Ulatowski (Kent State) led passers with 179.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kent State Golden Flashes at Eastern Michigan Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.