Norfolk State Spartans 17–24 Tennessee State Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2023

Quick answer

Tennessee State Tigers defeated Norfolk State Spartans 24–17 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Norfolk State Spartans 17, Tennessee State Tigers 24.

Game summary

Tennessee State Tigers beat Norfolk State Spartans 24–17 in Week 7 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Deveon Bryant (Tennessee State) — 55.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jordan Gant — 95.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Kuhns Tavian Morris — 2 rec, 31.0 yds.
EPA edge: Norfolk State (-0.086/play) vs Tennessee State (-0.122/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Norfolk State Spartans	0	6	3	6	17
Tennessee State Tigers	15	0	0	6	24

Scoring Map

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

NORFNorfolk State Spartans

+3OPP 20

OPP EZ

+3OPP 19

OPP EZ

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 37 yards
Tennessee State
Q1TD
CACanen Adrian
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Draylen Ellis pass to Canen Adrian for a touchdown (9 yards)
Tennessee State
Q1TD
GTGerand Turner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Deveon Bryant pass to Gerand Turner for a touchdown (34 yards)
Norfolk State
Q2TD
OKOtto Kuhns
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Otto Kuhns rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Norfolk State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
9-15
Field goal good from 36 yards
Norfolk State
Q4TD
OKOtto Kuhns
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Otto Kuhns rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q4TD
DEDraylen Ellis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Draylen Ellis rushes 18 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Deveon Bryant (Tennessee State) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +2.68 EPA
Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 71.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -1.76 EPA
incomplete (Tennessee State) — 0.0 yds · -1.16 EPA/play -5.79 EPA

Rushing

Jordan Gant (Tennessee State) — 95.0 yds -0.05 EPA
Jalen Rouse (Tennessee State) — 68.0 yds +0.06 EPA
Otto Kuhns (Norfolk State) — 67.0 yds · 2 TD +1.26 EPA

Receiving

Kuhns Tavian Morris (Norfolk State) — 2 rec · 31.0 yds -0.28 EPA
Kuhns Andre Pegues (Norfolk State) — 1 rec · 30.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Kuhns Collis Pride (Norfolk State) — 2 rec · 8.0 yds -0.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Deveon Bryant	Tennessee State	5	80.0%	55	1	+0.54	+2.68
Draylen Ellis	Tennessee State	10	70.0%	71	1	-0.18	-1.76
incomplete	Tennessee State	5	0.0%	0	0	-1.16	-5.79
incomplete	Norfolk State	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.93	-7.47
Otto Kuhns	Norfolk State	26	42.3%	126	0	-0.38	-9.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Norfolk State	Tennessee State
Plays	64	70
EPA / play	-0.086	-0.122
Total EPA	-5.50	-8.54
Success rate	42.2%	47.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.511	-0.244
Rush EPA / play	+0.396	-0.073
Yards	307	349

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee State	3	8	-2.21	Field goal
Q1	Norfolk State	3	-3	-3.11	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	7	42	+3.35	Pass TD
Q1	Norfolk State	4	1	-4.35	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	6	60	+4.11	Pass TD
Q1	Norfolk State	6	11	-2.52	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	7	16	-4.93	Ended
Q2	Norfolk State	8	39	+1.38	Ended
Q2	Tennessee State	3	7	-1.63	Punt
Q2	Norfolk State	7	60	-1.59	Ended
Q2	Tennessee State	7	39	+0.52	Ended
Q2	Norfolk State	9	33	+7.78	Rush TD
Q3	Norfolk State	3	41	+0.88	Field goal
Q3	Tennessee State	9	60	-3.52	Interception
Q3	Norfolk State	1	0	-4.83	Interception
Q3	Tennessee State	4	16	-1.91	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · Otto Kuhns rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+7.0 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass intercepted (-6.79 EPA)
Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Otto Kuhns pass intercepted (-4.83 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Kickoff (+3.71 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Punt (-3.67 EPA)
Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · Penalty (1st & 10) (-3.64 EPA)
Q4 · Norfolk State Spartans · Otto Kuhns pass to Kuhns Taron Biles-Walker for 33 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.4 EPA)
Q4 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee State Tigers controlled the final (24–17) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Deveon Bryant (Tennessee State) — 55.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Norfolk State at -0.086 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 Norfolk State Spartans vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Norfolk State Spartans 17, Tennessee State Tigers 24 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Norfolk State Spartans vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Tennessee State Tigers won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Norfolk State Spartans vs Tennessee State Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401539990.

Who led Norfolk State Spartans vs Tennessee State Tigers in passing?

Deveon Bryant (Tennessee State) led passers with 55.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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