Quick answer
Austin Peay Governors defeated Southern Utah Thunderbirds 48–45 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Austin Peay Governors 48, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 45.
Game summary
Austin Peay Governors edged Southern Utah Thunderbirds 48–45 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 13 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 14 plays.
- Passing leader: Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 256.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Braedon Wissler — 101.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Tre Shackelford — 6 rec, 123.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Austin Peay (+0.457/play) vs Southern Utah (+0.291/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austin Peay Governors | 6 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 48 |
 Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 12 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
APSUAustin Peay GovernorsJustin Miller pass to Chase Merrell for a touchdown (7 yards)
Jevon Jackson rushes 23 yards for a touchdown
Punt return touchdown
Braedon Wissler rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Grady Robison rushes 73 yards for a touchdown
Grady Robison pass to Gabe Nunez for a touchdown (47 yards)
Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Wooden for a touchdown (5 yards)
Mike DiLiello rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Jevon Jackson rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Trey Goodman pass to Tre Shackelford for a touchdown (54 yards)
Mike DiLiello rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Justin Miller pass to Joshua Acord for a touchdown (16 yards)
Field goal good from 40 yards
Mike DiLiello pass to Trey Goodman for a touchdown (8 yards)
SUUSouthern Utah ThunderbirdsFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Southern Utah
Q1TD CMChase MerrellPoints+6
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- 0-6
Justin Miller pass to Chase Merrell for a touchdown (7 yards)
- Austin Peay
Q1TD JJJevon JacksonPoints+6
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- 6-6
Jevon Jackson rushes 23 yards for a touchdown
- Southern Utah
Q1TD Points+6
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- 6-12
Punt return touchdown
- Southern Utah
Q2TD BWBraedon WisslerPoints+6
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- 6-18
Braedon Wissler rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
- Southern Utah
Q2TD GRGrady RobisonPoints+6
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- 6-24
Grady Robison rushes 73 yards for a touchdown
- Southern Utah
Q2TD GNGabe NunezPoints+6
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- 6-30
Grady Robison pass to Gabe Nunez for a touchdown (47 yards)
- Southern Utah
Q3TD IWIsaiah WoodenPoints+6
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- 6-36
Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Wooden for a touchdown (5 yards)
- Austin Peay
Q3TD MDMike DiLielloPoints+6
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- 12-36
Mike DiLiello rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
- Austin Peay
Q3TD JJJevon JacksonPoints+6
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- 18-36
Jevon Jackson rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
- Austin Peay
Q4TD TSTre ShackelfordPoints+6
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- 24-36
Trey Goodman pass to Tre Shackelford for a touchdown (54 yards)
- Austin Peay
Q4TD MDMike DiLielloPoints+6
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- 30-36
Mike DiLiello rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
- Southern Utah
Q4TD JAJoshua AcordPoints+6
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- 30-42
Justin Miller pass to Joshua Acord for a touchdown (16 yards)
- Southern Utah
OT2FG Points+3
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- OPP 23
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- 30-45
Field goal good from 40 yards
- Austin Peay
OT2TD TGTrey GoodmanPoints+6
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- 36-45
Mike DiLiello pass to Trey Goodman for a touchdown (8 yards)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 256.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +17.68 EPA
- Mike DiLiello (Austin Peay) — 207.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +10.99 EPA
- Grady Robison (Southern Utah) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.71 EPA/play +5.42 EPA
Rushing
- Braedon Wissler (Southern Utah) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
- Jevon Jackson (Austin Peay) — 92.0 yds · 2 TD +0.34 EPA
- Mike DiLiello (Austin Peay) — 78.0 yds · 2 TD +1.17 EPA
Receiving
- Tre Shackelford (Austin Peay) — 6 rec · 123.0 yds +0.51 EPA
- Timothy Patrick (Southern Utah) — 4 rec · 59.0 yds +0.34 EPA
- Trey Goodman (Austin Peay) — 4 rec · 95.0 yds +0.92 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Miller | Southern Utah | 38 | 68.4% | 256 | 3 | +0.54 | +17.68 |
| Mike DiLiello | Austin Peay | 24 | 66.7% | 207 | 1 | +0.52 | +10.99 |
| Grady Robison | Southern Utah | 2 | 50.0% | 52 | 1 | +2.71 | +5.42 |
| Trey Goodman | Austin Peay | 1 | 100.0% | 54 | 1 | +4.09 | +4.09 |
| incomplete | Southern Utah | 8 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.96 | -6.69 |
| incomplete | Austin Peay | 11 | 0.0% | 7 | 0 | -0.80 | -7.23 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Austin Peay | Southern Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 66 | 89 |
| EPA / play | +0.457 | +0.291 |
| Total EPA | +26.52 | +23.60 |
| Success rate | 45.5% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.253 | +0.391 |
| Rush EPA / play | +0.691 | +0.184 |
| Yards | 460 | 543 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Austin Peay | 3 | 17 | -0.86 | Punt |
| Q1 | Southern Utah | 11 | 71 | +5.74 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Austin Peay | 9 | 75 | +6.43 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | Southern Utah | 4 | 2 | -3.93 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | Southern Utah | 15 | 75 | +6.86 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | Austin Peay | 3 | 7 | -1.85 | Punt |
| Q2 | Southern Utah | 4 | 94 | +8.02 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | Austin Peay | 3 | 5 | -1.16 | Punt |
| Q2 | Southern Utah | 5 | 17 | -1.39 | Punt |
| Q2 | Austin Peay | 2 | 3 | -2.09 | Interception |
| Q2 | Southern Utah | 12 | 132 | +7.26 | Pass TD |
| Q3 | Southern Utah | 1 | 5 | +2.51 | Pass TD |
| Q3 | Austin Peay | 9 | 75 | +7.49 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | Southern Utah | 3 | 7 | -2.13 | Punt |
| Q3 | Austin Peay | 10 | 74 | +6.96 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | Southern Utah | 6 | 29 | -1.10 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Grady Robison pass to Gabe Nunez for a touchdown (47 yards) (+6.43 EPA)
- Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Grady Robison rushes 73 yards for a touchdown (+5.77 EPA)
- Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Gabe Nunez for 49 yards (3rd & 8) (+5.3 EPA)
- Q3 · Austin Peay Governors · Mike DiLiello pass to Tre Shackelford for 43 yards (2nd & 10) (+5.17 EPA)
- Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Punt return touchdown (-5.13 EPA)
- Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Joshua Acord for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.18 EPA)
- Q4 · Austin Peay Governors · Trey Goodman pass to Tre Shackelford for a touchdown (54 yards) (+4.09 EPA)
- Q3 · Austin Peay Governors · Mike DiLiello pass to Trey Goodman for 42 yards (1st & 10) (+3.63 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Austin Peay Governors controlled the final (48–45) in Week 8.
- Passing edge: Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 256.0 yds, 3 TD.
- EPA edge: Austin Peay at 0.457 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 Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?
Austin Peay Governors 48, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 45 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?
Austin Peay Governors won with a final score of 48–45.
Where can I find the Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540178.
Who led Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds in passing?
Justin Miller (Southern Utah) led passers with 256.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Austin Peay Governors at Southern Utah Thunderbirds in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Austin Peay Governors
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
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