Valparaiso Beacons vs. Davidson Wildcats: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Davidson Wildcats defeated Valparaiso Beacons 42–21 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Valparaiso Beacons 21, Davidson Wildcats 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Valparaiso Beacons	0	0	6	12	21
Davidson Wildcats	6	12	12	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rowan Keefe (Valparaiso) — 194.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.52 EPA/play +18.21 EPA
• Coulter Cleland (Davidson) — 171.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.89 EPA/play +14.21 EPA
• Jeffrey Jackson (Valparaiso) — 24.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +0.93 EPA

Rushing

• Mason Sheron (Davidson) — 103.0 yds · 3 TD +0.22 EPA
• Mari Adams (Davidson) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
• Coulter Cleland (Davidson) — 55.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Solomon Davis (Valparaiso) — 4 rec · 41.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Chris Gundy (Valparaiso) — 2 rec · 73.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Mark McCurdy (Davidson) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rowan Keefe	Valparaiso	12	75.0%	194	3	+1.52	+18.21
Coulter Cleland	Davidson	16	68.8%	171	1	+0.89	+14.21
Jeffrey Jackson	Valparaiso	7	57.1%	24	0	+0.13	+0.93
incomplete	Davidson	4	0.0%	0	0	-1.03	-4.13
incomplete	Valparaiso	9	0.0%	0	0	-1.40	-12.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Valparaiso	Davidson
Plays	43	75
EPA / play	+0.017	+0.164
Total EPA	+0.73	+12.32
Success rate	34.9%	46.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.234	+0.504
Rush EPA / play	-0.388	+0.041
Yards	267	460

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Davidson	12	82	+6.73	Rush TD
Q1	Valparaiso	3	6	-2.32	Punt
Q1	Davidson	3	9	-5.57	Fumble
Q1	Valparaiso	4	6	-5.86	Ended
Q1	Davidson	8	64	+5.60	Pass TD
Q2	Valparaiso	9	25	-2.61	Punt
Q2	Davidson	10	80	+2.10	Rush TD
Q2	Valparaiso	3	3	-2.20	Punt
Q2	Davidson	3	4	-1.56	Punt
Q2	Valparaiso	5	26	+0.89	Ended
Q3	Valparaiso	6	19	-1.57	Punt
Q3	Davidson	6	71	+4.43	Rush TD
Q3	Valparaiso	2	27	+3.71	Pass TD
Q3	Davidson	13	75	+6.43	Rush TD
Q3	Valparaiso	3	75	+7.57	Pass TD
Q4	Davidson	3	-3	-3.43	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Davidson Wildcats · Coulter Cleland pass to Maxwell Weaver for 41 yards (4th & 3) (+5.95 EPA)
2. Q4 · Valparaiso Beacons · Rowan Keefe pass to Chris Gundy for a touchdown (60 yards) (+5.71 EPA)
3. Q3 · Valparaiso Beacons · Rowan Keefe pass to Brandon Jimenez for 68 yards (1st & 10) (+5.59 EPA)
4. Q1 · Davidson Wildcats · Fumble (-4.85 EPA)
5. Q3 · Valparaiso Beacons · Kickoff (+4.15 EPA)
6. Q4 · Davidson Wildcats · Mason Sheron rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+3.88 EPA)
7. Q3 · Valparaiso Beacons · Rowan Keefe pass to Chris Gundy for 13 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.28 EPA)
8. Q3 · Davidson Wildcats · Mason Sheron rushes 38 yards for a touchdown (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Davidson Wildcats controlled the final (42–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Rowan Keefe (Valparaiso) — 194.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Davidson at 0.164 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 Valparaiso Beacons vs Davidson Wildcats?

Valparaiso Beacons 21, Davidson Wildcats 42 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Valparaiso Beacons vs Davidson Wildcats?

Davidson Wildcats won with a final score of 21–42.

Where can I find the Valparaiso Beacons vs Davidson Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540402.

Who led Valparaiso Beacons vs Davidson Wildcats in passing?

Rowan Keefe (Valparaiso) led passers with 194.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Valparaiso Beacons at Davidson Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.