Eastern Kentucky Colonels 34–30 Utah Tech Trailblazers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated Utah Tech Trailblazers 34–30 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Eastern Kentucky Colonels 34, Utah Tech Trailblazers 30.

Game summary

Eastern Kentucky Colonels edged Utah Tech Trailblazers 34–30 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Kobe Tracy (Utah Tech) — 292.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.47 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Joshua Carter — 125.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Beau Sparks — 9 rec, 68.0 yds.
EPA edge: Eastern Kentucky (+0.106/play) vs Utah Tech (+0.085/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	0	12	15	3	34
Utah Tech Trailblazers	3	12	6	6	30

Scoring Map

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

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels

+3OPP 38

+3OPP 14

+3

+3OPP 32

+3

UTUUtah Tech Trailblazers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Utah Tech
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 38
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 55 yards
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
JCJoshua Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Joshua Carter rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Utah Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 31 yards
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
HBHunter Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Parker McKinney pass to Hunter Brown for a touchdown (40 yards)
Utah Tech
Q2TD
KDKeith Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Kobe Tracy pass to Keith Davis for a touchdown (5 yards)
Utah Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 23 yards
Eastern Kentucky
Q3TD
MEMo Edwards Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Parker McKinney pass to Mo Edwards Jr. for a touchdown (69 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q3TD
JSJaden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Parker McKinney pass to Jaden Smith for a touchdown (15 yards)
Utah Tech
Q3TD
BSBeau Sparks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Kobe Tracy pass to Beau Sparks for a touchdown (5 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
27-21
Field goal good from 49 yards
Utah Tech
Q4TD
KDKeith Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Kobe Tracy pass to Keith Davis for a touchdown (13 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
30-27
Field goal good from 21 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kobe Tracy (Utah Tech) — 292.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +17.69 EPA
Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 311.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +11.28 EPA
incomplete (Eastern Kentucky) — 0.0 yds · -0.79 EPA/play -7.91 EPA

Rushing

Joshua Carter (Eastern Kentucky) — 125.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 69.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Ronnie Walker Jr. (Utah Tech) — 75.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Receiving

Beau Sparks (Utah Tech) — 9 rec · 68.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Keith Davis (Utah Tech) — 7 rec · 148.0 yds +1.53 EPA
Jaden Smith (Eastern Kentucky) — 6 rec · 74.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kobe Tracy	Utah Tech	38	68.4%	292	3	+0.47	+17.69
Parker McKinney	Eastern Kentucky	26	80.8%	311	3	+0.43	+11.28
incomplete	Eastern Kentucky	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.79	-7.91
incomplete	Utah Tech	12	0.0%	0	0	-1.10	-13.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Kentucky	Utah Tech
Plays	71	74
EPA / play	+0.106	+0.085
Total EPA	+7.53	+6.28
Success rate	50.7%	41.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.094	+0.089
Rush EPA / play	+0.119	+0.077
Yards	512	446

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	1	0	-5.32	Interception
Q1	Utah Tech	7	20	-3.17	Ended
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	14	79	+2.94	Missed FG
Q1	Utah Tech	8	42	+0.02	Field goal
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	11	75	+5.98	Rush TD
Q2	Utah Tech	11	61	+1.30	Field goal
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	6	62	+5.00	Pass TD
Q2	Utah Tech	4	75	+6.39	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	5	15	-0.55	Punt
Q2	Utah Tech	5	25	-2.78	Field goal
Q3	Utah Tech	3	3	-2.94	Punt
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	1	69	+5.69	Pass TD
Q3	Utah Tech	3	0	-3.25	Punt
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	7	38	+3.30	Pass TD
Q3	Utah Tech	9	68	+6.22	Pass TD
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	4	33	-0.94	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Fumble (-8.45 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Mo Edwards Jr. for a touchdown (69 yards) (+5.69 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass intercepted (-5.32 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Hunter Brown for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.18 EPA)
Q2 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Beau Sparks for 3 yards (1st & 9) (-3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Field goal good from 55 yards (+3.67 EPA)
Q1 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Keith Davis for 18 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.58 EPA)
Q3 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Keith Davis for 17 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

Eastern Kentucky Colonels controlled the final (34–30) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Kobe Tracy (Utah Tech) — 292.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Eastern Kentucky at 0.106 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 Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Utah Tech Trailblazers?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 34, Utah Tech Trailblazers 30 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Utah Tech Trailblazers?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels won with a final score of 34–30.

Where can I find the Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Utah Tech Trailblazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540197.

Who led Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Utah Tech Trailblazers in passing?

Kobe Tracy (Utah Tech) led passers with 292.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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