Utah Tech Trailblazers 30–31 North Alabama Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

North Alabama Lions defeated Utah Tech Trailblazers 31–30 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Utah Tech Trailblazers 30, North Alabama Lions 31.

Game summary

North Alabama Lions edged Utah Tech Trailblazers 31–30 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Kobe Tracy (Utah Tech) — 387.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dennis Moody — 55.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Beau Sparks — 8 rec, 92.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Alabama (+0.316/play) vs Utah Tech (+0.282/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Tech Trailblazers	0	9	6	12	30
North Alabama Lions	6	9	6	6	31

Scoring Map

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

UTUUtah Tech Trailblazers

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 15

UNANorth Alabama Lions

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Alabama
Q1TD
JCJakob Cummings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jakob Cummings rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
North Alabama
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 36 yards
Utah Tech
Q2TD
RJRickie Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Kobe Tracy pass to Rickie Johnson for a touchdown (17 yards)
North Alabama
Q2TD
DLDemarcus Lacey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Demarcus Lacey rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
Utah Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
9-15
Field goal good from 32 yards
Utah Tech
Q3TD
RWRonnie Walker Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Ronnie Walker Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Alabama
Q3TD
DMDennis Moody
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Dennis Moody rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Utah Tech
Q4TD
BSBeau Sparks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Kobe Tracy pass to Beau Sparks for a touchdown (4 yards)
North Alabama
Q4TD
DWDakota Warfield
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Noah Walters pass to Dakota Warfield for a touchdown (28 yards)
Utah Tech
Q4TD
BSBeau Sparks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Kobe Tracy pass to Beau Sparks for a touchdown (19 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kobe Tracy (Utah Tech) — 387.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +19.94 EPA
Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 109.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +8.39 EPA

Rushing

Dennis Moody (North Alabama) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
Ronnie Walker Jr. (Utah Tech) — 71.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 114.0 yds +0.67 EPA

Receiving

Beau Sparks (Utah Tech) — 8 rec · 92.0 yds +1.27 EPA
Rickie Johnson (Utah Tech) — 7 rec · 100.0 yds +1.53 EPA
Keith Davis (Utah Tech) — 6 rec · 94.0 yds +1.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kobe Tracy	Utah Tech	41	63.4%	387	3	+0.49	+19.94
Noah Walters	North Alabama	20	65.0%	109	1	+0.42	+8.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah Tech	North Alabama
Plays	66	66
EPA / play	+0.282	+0.316
Total EPA	+18.60	+20.88
Success rate	51.5%	40.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.486	+0.420
Rush EPA / play	-0.054	+0.271
Yards	505	428

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Alabama	6	82	+6.83	Rush TD
Q1	Utah Tech	3	1	-3.09	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	3	8	-2.22	Punt
Q1	Utah Tech	8	57	-2.29	Ended
Q1	North Alabama	15	85	+3.19	Field goal
Q2	Utah Tech	5	49	-2.29	Ended
Q2	North Alabama	4	5	-2.56	Punt
Q2	Utah Tech	10	104	+8.65	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	5	70	+5.58	Rush TD
Q2	Utah Tech	8	38	-0.70	Field goal
Q3	Utah Tech	11	104	+9.46	Rush TD
Q3	North Alabama	15	81	+6.52	Rush TD
Q3	Utah Tech	3	7	-2.17	Punt
Q3	North Alabama	8	23	-2.35	Punt
Q4	Utah Tech	10	76	+5.02	Pass TD
Q4	North Alabama	9	74	+5.89	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to Dakota Warfield for a touchdown (28 yards) (+5.76 EPA)
Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Demarcus Lacey rushes for 45 yards (3rd & 6) (+5.06 EPA)
Q4 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Beau Sparks for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.74 EPA)
Q2 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Rickie Johnson for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.75 EPA)
Q2 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Jaivian Lofton for 37 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.66 EPA)
Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Demarcus Lacey rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+3.35 EPA)
Q3 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Keith Davis for 15 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.32 EPA)
Q3 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Keith Davis for 40 yards (1st & 10) (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Alabama Lions controlled the final (31–30) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Kobe Tracy (Utah Tech) — 387.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: North Alabama at 0.316 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Utah Tech Trailblazers vs North Alabama Lions?

Utah Tech Trailblazers 30, North Alabama Lions 31 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Utah Tech Trailblazers vs North Alabama Lions?

North Alabama Lions won with a final score of 30–31.

Where can I find the Utah Tech Trailblazers vs North Alabama Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540205.

Who led Utah Tech Trailblazers vs North Alabama Lions in passing?

Kobe Tracy (Utah Tech) led passers with 387.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Utah Tech Trailblazers at North Alabama Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.