Georgia State Panthers vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia State Panthers defeated Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 20–17 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Georgia State Panthers 20, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia State Panthers	0	18	0	0	20
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns	0	6	9	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 215.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +11.14 EPA
• Thomas Leo (Louisiana) — 33.0 yds · +5.56 EPA/play +5.56 EPA
• Mikele Colasurdo (Georgia State) — -8.0 yds · -1.82 EPA/play -3.65 EPA

Rushing

• Marcus Carroll (Georgia State) — 116.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Louisiana) — 139.0 yds +0.95 EPA
• Jacob Kibodi (Louisiana) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Tailique Williams (Georgia State) — 6 rec · 85.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Robert Lewis (Georgia State) — 4 rec · 25.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Robert Williams (Louisiana) — 2 rec · 22.0 yds -0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darren Grainger	Georgia State	22	77.3%	215	2	+0.51	+11.14
Thomas Leo	Louisiana	1	100.0%	33	0	+5.56	+5.56
Mikele Colasurdo	Georgia State	2	50.0%	-8	0	-1.82	-3.65
Zeon Chriss	Louisiana	30	50.0%	110	1	-0.32	-9.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia State	Louisiana
Plays	61	68
EPA / play	+0.058	+0.055
Total EPA	+3.51	+3.76
Success rate	50.8%	36.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.312	-0.134
Rush EPA / play	-0.108	+0.214
Yards	371	340

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia State	11	76	-2.44	Fumble
Q1	Louisiana	3	1	-3.41	Punt
Q1	Georgia State	3	9	-1.47	Punt
Q1	Louisiana	15	48	+0.15	Missed FG
Q1	Georgia State	6	97	+8.91	Pass TD
Q2	Louisiana	3	20	+0.30	Punt
Q2	Georgia State	1	3	+0.82	Pass TD
Q2	Louisiana	3	0	-2.67	Punt
Q2	Georgia State	16	140	+9.64	Rush TD
Q2	Louisiana	3	6	-1.17	Punt
Q2	Georgia State	3	-4	-3.91	Fumble
Q2	Louisiana	5	27	+4.71	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia State	1	1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Louisiana	9	71	+2.37	Field goal
Q3	Georgia State	3	8	-2.06	Punt
Q3	Louisiana	9	58	+5.26	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Fumble (-7.85 EPA)
2. Q3 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Thomas Leo pass to Dalen Cambre for 33 yards (4th & 3) (+5.56 EPA)
3. Q2 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Ahmon Green for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.24 EPA)
4. Q2 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Marcus Carroll for 49 yards (3rd & 2) (+3.97 EPA)
5. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Punt (-3.48 EPA)
6. Q2 · Georgia State Panthers · Fumble (-3.47 EPA)
7. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Zeon Chriss rushes for 34 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q3 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Zeon Chriss rushes for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia State Panthers controlled the final (20–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 215.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Georgia State at 0.058 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 Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Georgia State Panthers 20, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 17 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Georgia State Panthers won with a final score of 20–17.

Where can I find the Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531897.

Who led Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in passing?

Darren Grainger (Georgia State) led passers with 215.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia State Panthers at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.