Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 34–27 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 34, Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	3	9	12	6	34
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	6	9	6	3	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 130.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +10.34 EPA
• Preston Weeks (Stephen F. Austin) — 267.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +7.69 EPA
• Quayde Hawkins (Abilene Christian) — 20.0 yds · +0.63 EPA/play +1.90 EPA

Rushing

• Jerrell Wimbley (Stephen F. Austin) — 165.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• Jay'Veon Sunday (Abilene Christian) — 147.0 yds · 1 TD +0.52 EPA
• Rovaughn Banks Jr. (Abilene Christian) — 67.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Kylon Harris (Stephen F. Austin) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian) — 4 rec · 40.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Josh Thompson (Stephen F. Austin) — 4 rec · 50.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maverick McIvor	Abilene Christian	16	81.2%	130	2	+0.65	+10.34
Preston Weeks	Stephen F. Austin	36	69.4%	267	2	+0.21	+7.69
Quayde Hawkins	Abilene Christian	3	33.3%	20	0	+0.63	+1.90
Hut Graham	Abilene Christian	1	0.0%	0	0	-7.13	-7.13
incomplete	Stephen F. Austin	8	0.0%	0	0	-1.11	-8.89
incomplete	Abilene Christian	13	0.0%	0	0	-1.18	-15.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	Stephen F. Austin
Plays	71	76
EPA / play	+0.014	-0.027
Total EPA	+1.00	-2.07
Success rate	47.9%	44.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.310	-0.027
Rush EPA / play	+0.295	-0.027
Yards	425	472

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	12	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	8	40	-0.30	Field goal
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	8	27	-1.25	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	5	-2.40	Punt
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	4	14	-4.60	Interception
Q1	Abilene Christian	2	0	-2.10	Ended
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	1	0	-4.49	Interception
Q2	Abilene Christian	2	82	+6.62	Rush TD
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	10	71	+1.97	Field goal
Q2	Abilene Christian	13	53	-0.11	Field goal
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	4	75	+6.32	Pass TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	13	124	+5.85	Rush TD
Q3	Stephen F. Austin	5	75	+6.28	Rush TD
Q3	Abilene Christian	5	15	-2.17	Punt
Q3	Stephen F. Austin	3	9	-0.82	Punt
Q3	Abilene Christian	9	53	+4.60	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Jay'Veon Sunday rushes 82 yards for a touchdown (+7.49 EPA)
2. Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Hut Graham pass intercepted (-7.13 EPA)
3. Q2 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Preston Weeks pass to Ty Love for a touchdown (65 yards) (+6.13 EPA)
4. Q1 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Preston Weeks pass intercepted (-5.53 EPA)
5. Q3 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Fumble (-5.09 EPA)
6. Q2 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Preston Weeks pass intercepted (-4.49 EPA)
7. Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Kickoff (+4.09 EPA)
8. Q3 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Jerrell Wimbley rushes 44 yards for a touchdown (+3.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Abilene Christian Wildcats controlled the final (34–27) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 130.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Abilene Christian at 0.014 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 Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 34, Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 27 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks?

Abilene Christian Wildcats won with a final score of 34–27.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401541631.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in passing?

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) led passers with 130.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Abilene Christian Wildcats at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.