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Nicholls Colonels vs. East Texas A&M Lions: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Colonels defeat Lions 27–7 in Week 8

Pat McQuaide paced the box score as Colonels closed out a 27–7 Week 8 finish.

Nicholls Colonels 27 3-3 Winner
Final 27–7
East Texas A&M Lions 7 1-5
Winner
Nicholls Colonels
Final score
27–7
Halftime
Nicholls Colonels 18–6 East Texas A&M Lions
Top passer
Pat McQuaide
FantasyHQ MVP
Pat McQuaide

Top CFB performers · Colonels

  • Pat McQuaide 219.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.5 EPA
  • Collin Guggenheim 76.0 yds · 2 TD +1.6 EPA
  • Jaylon Spears 69.0 yds · 1 TD +1.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Lions

  • Josh Magana 123.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +3.0 EPA
  • Lake Bennett 20.0 yds -0.8 EPA
  • Shamenski Rucker 8.0 yds -3.6 EPA

Quick answer

Nicholls Colonels defeated East Texas A&M Lions 27–7 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Nicholls Colonels 27, East Texas A&M Lions 7.

Game summary

Nicholls Colonels rolled past East Texas A&M Lions 27–7 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Pat McQuaide (Nicholls) — 219.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Collin Guggenheim — 76.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jerome Buckner — 5 rec, 29.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Nicholls (+0.077/play) vs East Texas A&M (-0.199/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nicholls Colonels6120627
East Texas A&M Lions60007

Scoring Map

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

NICHNicholls Colonels
ETAMEast Texas A&M Lions

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. East Texas A&M
    Q1TD
    KMKeith Miller III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Josh Magana pass to Keith Miller III for a touchdown (33 yards)

  2. Nicholls
    Q1TD
    NLNeno Lemay

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Pat McQuaide pass to Neno Lemay for a touchdown (35 yards)

  3. Nicholls
    Q2TD
    CGCollin Guggenheim

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Collin Guggenheim rushes 14 yards for a touchdown

  4. Nicholls
    Q2TD
    JSJaylon Spears

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Jaylon Spears rushes 17 yards for a touchdown

  5. Nicholls
    Q4TD
    CGCollin Guggenheim

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-6

    Collin Guggenheim rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Pat McQuaide (Nicholls) — 219.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.53 EPA
  • Josh Magana (East Texas A&M) — 123.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +2.95 EPA
  • Thomas Landry (East Texas A&M) — 0.0 yds · -1.17 EPA/play -4.67 EPA

Rushing

  • Collin Guggenheim (Nicholls) — 76.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
  • Jaylon Spears (Nicholls) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
  • Lake Bennett (East Texas A&M) — 20.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

  • Jerome Buckner (East Texas A&M) — 5 rec · 29.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Collin Guggenheim (Nicholls) — 4 rec · 31.0 yds +0.71 EPA
  • Neno Lemay (Nicholls) — 3 rec · 56.0 yds +1.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Pat McQuaideNicholls2657.7%2191+0.21+5.53
Josh MaganaEast Texas A&M2181.0%1231+0.14+2.95
Thomas LandryEast Texas A&M40.0%00-1.17-4.67
Lake BennettEast Texas A&M1637.5%870-0.55-8.75

Team EPA comparison

StatNichollsEast Texas A&M
Plays5665
EPA / play+0.077-0.199
Total EPA+4.33-12.91
Success rate44.6%35.4%
Pass EPA / play+0.213-0.255
Rush EPA / play-0.040-0.102
Yards356304

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1East Texas A&M975+6.16Pass TD
Q1Nicholls617-2.60Punt
Q1East Texas A&M311-1.47Punt
Q1Nicholls353+4.69Pass TD
Q1East Texas A&M47-3.35Punt
Q1Nicholls633-0.63Interception
Q2East Texas A&M38-0.97Punt
Q2Nicholls217+2.36Rush TD
Q2East Texas A&M611-1.65Punt
Q2Nicholls1072+4.41Rush TD
Q2East Texas A&M539+1.07Missed FG
Q3Nicholls520-0.74Punt
Q3East Texas A&M1671+0.36Interception
Q3Nicholls3-2-3.00Punt
Q3East Texas A&M424-2.98Interception
Q3Nicholls640-0.01Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · East Texas A&M Lions · Josh Magana pass to Keith Miller III for a touchdown (33 yards) (+5.96 EPA)
  2. Q3 · East Texas A&M Lions · Rush (4th & 20) (+5.36 EPA)
  3. Q4 · East Texas A&M Lions · Lake Bennett pass intercepted (-5.25 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Nicholls Colonels · Punt (-4.66 EPA)
  5. Q3 · East Texas A&M Lions · Lake Bennett pass intercepted (-4.6 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Nicholls Colonels · Jaylon Spears rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+4.59 EPA)
  7. Q1 · East Texas A&M Lions · Josh Magana pass to Preston Kilgore for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.16 EPA)
  8. Q3 · East Texas A&M Lions · Lake Bennett pass to Austin Samaha for 19 yards (4th & 1) (+3.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Nicholls Colonels controlled the final (27–7) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Pat McQuaide (Nicholls) — 219.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Nicholls at 0.077 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 Nicholls Colonels vs East Texas A&M Lions?

Nicholls Colonels 27, East Texas A&M Lions 7 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Nicholls Colonels vs East Texas A&M Lions?

Nicholls Colonels won with a final score of 27–7.

Where can I find the Nicholls Colonels vs East Texas A&M Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540440.

Who led Nicholls Colonels vs East Texas A&M Lions in passing?

Pat McQuaide (Nicholls) led passers with 219.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nicholls Colonels at East Texas A&M Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Nicholls Colonels

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

East Texas A&M Lions

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L