Montana Grizzlies vs. Idaho Vandals: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Montana Grizzlies defeated Idaho Vandals 23–21 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Montana Grizzlies 23, Idaho Vandals 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana Grizzlies	9	9	0	3	23
Idaho Vandals	0	6	0	12	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 164.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +9.00 EPA
• Gevani McCoy (Idaho) — 306.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +6.79 EPA
• Hayden Hatten (Idaho) — 0.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -0.37 EPA

Rushing

• Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• Eli Gillman (Montana) — 84.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Anthony Woods (Idaho) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD +0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Hayden Hatten (Idaho) — 12 rec · 139.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Jermaine Jackson (Idaho) — 3 rec · 66.0 yds -0.51 EPA
• Aaron Fontes (Montana) — 2 rec · 15.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clifton McDowell	Montana	16	68.8%	164	1	+0.56	+9.00
Gevani McCoy	Idaho	38	71.1%	306	2	+0.18	+6.79
Hayden Hatten	Idaho	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.37	-0.37
incomplete	Montana	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.88	-3.51
incomplete	Idaho	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-6.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana	Idaho
Plays	55	71
EPA / play	+0.031	+0.033
Total EPA	+1.73	+2.35
Success rate	41.8%	40.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.274	0.000
Rush EPA / play	-0.107	+0.093
Yards	334	387

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana	10	44	-0.11	Field goal
Q1	Idaho	2	22	+1.31	Punt
Q1	Montana	5	95	+7.57	Pass TD
Q1	Idaho	9	36	-0.74	Punt
Q2	Montana	7	78	+6.22	Rush TD
Q2	Montana	1	15	-0.04	Ended
Q2	Idaho	4	4	-2.54	Punt
Q2	Montana	10	39	-0.65	Field goal
Q2	Idaho	8	75	+6.82	Rush TD
Q2	Montana	4	15	+0.14	Ended
Q3	Idaho	13	68	-0.90	Interception
Q3	Montana	5	18	-2.14	Punt
Q3	Idaho	11	41	-9.49	Interception
Q3	Montana	6	18	-1.99	Field goal
Q4	Idaho	17	80	+5.92	Pass TD
Q4	Montana	3	6	-1.45	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Montana Grizzlies · Clifton McDowell pass to Junior Bergen for a touchdown (76 yards) (+5.71 EPA)
2. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy pass intercepted (-5.11 EPA)
3. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy pass to Hayden Hatten for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.67 EPA)
4. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy pass to Hayden Hatten for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.25 EPA)
5. Q2 · Idaho Vandals · Anthony Woods rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+4.22 EPA)
6. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Fumble (-4.0 EPA)
7. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy pass to Hayden Hatten for 9 yards (4th & 4) (+3.95 EPA)
8. Q2 · Montana Grizzlies · Eli Gillman rushes for 53 yards (1st & 10) (+3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Montana Grizzlies controlled the final (23–21) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 164.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Idaho at 0.033 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 Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho Vandals?

Montana Grizzlies 23, Idaho Vandals 21 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho Vandals?

Montana Grizzlies won with a final score of 23–21.

Where can I find the Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho Vandals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540246.

Who led Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho Vandals in passing?

Clifton McDowell (Montana) led passers with 164.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Montana Grizzlies at Idaho Vandals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.