Abilene Christian Wildcats 14–52 Southern Utah Thunderbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 52–14 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 14, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 52.

Game summary

Southern Utah Thunderbirds dominated Abilene Christian Wildcats 52–14 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 162.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.47 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braedon Wissler — 84.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Isaiah Wooden — 9 rec, 119.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Utah (+0.264/play) vs Abilene Christian (-0.348/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	6	6	0	0	14
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	6	18	12	9	52

Scoring Map

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

ACUAbilene Christian Wildcats

OPP EZ

+3OPP 10

SUUSouthern Utah Thunderbirds

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Utah
Q1TD
IWIsaiah Wooden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Wooden for a touchdown (14 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q1TD
JVJordon Vaughn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jordon Vaughn rushes 55 yards for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q2TD
TLTarghee Lambson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Justin Miller pass to Targhee Lambson for a touchdown (10 yards)
Southern Utah
Q2TD
BWBraedon Wissler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Braedon Wissler rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q2TD
TLTarghee Lambson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Targhee Lambson rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q2TD
JCJed Castles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Maverick McIvor pass to Jed Castles for a touchdown (10 yards)
Southern Utah
Q3TD
BWBraedon Wissler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Braedon Wissler rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q3TD
IWIsaiah Wooden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Wooden for a touchdown (25 yards)
Southern Utah
Q4TD
TLTarghee Lambson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-42
Targhee Lambson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
12-45
Field goal good from 27 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 162.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +9.32 EPA
incomplete (Southern Utah) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -0.35 EPA
Grady Robison (Southern Utah) — 2.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -0.40 EPA

Rushing

Braedon Wissler (Southern Utah) — 84.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
Jordon Vaughn (Abilene Christian) — 108.0 yds · 1 TD +0.52 EPA
Jay'Veon Sunday (Abilene Christian) — 40.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Receiving

Isaiah Wooden (Southern Utah) — 9 rec · 119.0 yds +1.13 EPA
Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds -0.41 EPA
Jed Castles (Abilene Christian) — 4 rec · 37.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Miller	Southern Utah	20	85.0%	162	3	+0.47	+9.32
incomplete	Southern Utah	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.35	-0.35
Grady Robison	Southern Utah	1	100.0%	2	0	-0.40	-0.40
incomplete	Abilene Christian	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.83	-6.66
Maverick McIvor	Abilene Christian	19	47.4%	61	1	-0.70	-13.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	Southern Utah
Plays	56	70
EPA / play	-0.348	+0.264
Total EPA	-19.51	+18.45
Success rate	39.3%	55.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.740	+0.389
Rush EPA / play	+0.017	+0.206
Yards	233	472

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Abilene Christian	2	9	+0.68	Ended
Q1	Abilene Christian	1	-1	-2.04	Punt
Q1	Southern Utah	3	8	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	4	-2.61	Punt
Q1	Southern Utah	8	34	-0.01	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	4	10	-4.81	Interception
Q1	Southern Utah	2	16	+2.21	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	2	63	+5.18	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Utah	9	56	+4.43	Pass TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	5	-3	-3.16	Punt
Q2	Southern Utah	3	81	+5.91	Rush TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	2	0	-5.14	Interception
Q2	Southern Utah	2	19	+2.33	Rush TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	7	34	+0.29	Punt
Q2	Southern Utah	3	0	-1.18	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	7	45	+5.50	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass intercepted (-7.1 EPA)
Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass intercepted (-4.41 EPA)
Q1 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Jordon Vaughn rushes 55 yards for a touchdown (+4.24 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Targhee Lambson rushes for 69 yards (2nd & 4) (+4.18 EPA)
Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Jed Castles for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.99 EPA)
Q1 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass intercepted (-3.6 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Targhee Lambson for a touchdown (10 yards) (+2.95 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Wooden for 12 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Utah Thunderbirds controlled the final (52–14) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 162.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Utah at 0.264 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 Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 14, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 52 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds won with a final score of 14–52.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540209.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds in passing?

Justin Miller (Southern Utah) led passers with 162.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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