Sacramento State Hornets 21–13 Northern Colorado Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2023

Quick answer

Sacramento State Hornets defeated Northern Colorado Bears 21–13 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Sacramento State Hornets 21, Northern Colorado Bears 13.

Game summary

Sacramento State Hornets beat Northern Colorado Bears 21–13 in Week 7 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) — 241.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.08 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ezra Moleni — 93.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jamarii Robinson — 2 rec, 57.0 yds.
EPA edge: Sacramento State (+0.078/play) vs Northern Colorado (-0.044/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sacramento State Hornets	12	0	6	0	21
Northern Colorado Bears	3	6	0	3	13

Scoring Map

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

SACSacramento State Hornets

+3OPP 22

OPP EZ

+3OPP 2

UNCONorthern Colorado Bears

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northern Colorado
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 39 yards
Sacramento State
Q1TD
DGDevin Gandy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Kaiden Bennett pass to Devin Gandy for a touchdown (15 yards)
Sacramento State
Q1TD
EMEzra Moleni
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Kaiden Bennett pass to Ezra Moleni for a touchdown (8 yards)
Northern Colorado
Q2TD
BMBrayden Munroe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Jacob Sirmon pass to Brayden Munroe for a touchdown (41 yards)
Sacramento State
Q3TD
CHCarlos Hill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Kaiden Bennett pass to Carlos Hill for a touchdown (20 yards)
Northern Colorado
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
18-12
Field goal good from 19 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) — 241.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.36 EPA
Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 181.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.80 EPA

Rushing

Ezra Moleni (Sacramento State) — 93.0 yds +0.25 EPA
Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 35.0 yds -0.18 EPA
David Afari (Northern Colorado) — 36.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

Jamarii Robinson (Northern Colorado) — 2 rec · 57.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Brayden Munroe (Northern Colorado) — 3 rec · 66.0 yds +0.51 EPA
Marshel Martin (Sacramento State) — 7 rec · 52.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacob Sirmon	Northern Colorado	40	47.5%	241	1	+0.08	+3.36
Kaiden Bennett	Sacramento State	32	71.9%	181	3	+0.06	+1.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sacramento State	Northern Colorado
Plays	71	67
EPA / play	+0.078	-0.044
Total EPA	+5.56	-2.95
Success rate	45.1%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.056	+0.084
Rush EPA / play	+0.096	-0.234
Yards	358	339

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sacramento State	4	21	-4.97	Fumble
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	1	-3.12	Field goal
Q1	Sacramento State	9	77	+6.87	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	8	43	+0.34	Ended
Q1	Sacramento State	9	53	+3.86	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	2	-2.85	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	8	38	+0.63	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	4	96	+8.07	Pass TD
Q2	Sacramento State	3	-5	-1.90	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	3	0	-2.19	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	10	46	-1.52	Ended
Q2	Northern Colorado	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northern Colorado	15	49	+0.56	Missed FG
Q3	Sacramento State	4	29	-0.32	Punt
Q3	Northern Colorado	3	7	-2.37	Punt
Q3	Sacramento State	11	61	+5.12	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Fumble (-6.18 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Jamarii Robinson for 48 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.69 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Brayden Munroe for a touchdown (41 yards) (+4.03 EPA)
Q3 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass to Carlos Hill for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.75 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Zain Zinicola for 5 yards (4th & 4) (+3.38 EPA)
Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass to Carlos Hill for 21 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.27 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Field goal missed (-3.21 EPA)
Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass to Devin Gandy for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

Sacramento State Hornets controlled the final (21–13) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) — 241.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Sacramento State at 0.078 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 Sacramento State Hornets vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Sacramento State Hornets 21, Northern Colorado Bears 13 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Sacramento State Hornets vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Sacramento State Hornets won with a final score of 21–13.

Where can I find the Sacramento State Hornets vs Northern Colorado Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540281.

Who led Sacramento State Hornets vs Northern Colorado Bears in passing?

Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) led passers with 241.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Sacramento State Hornets at Northern Colorado Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.