Lindenwood Lions 20–43 Tennessee State Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Tennessee State Tigers defeated Lindenwood Lions 43–20 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Lindenwood Lions 20, Tennessee State Tigers 43.

Game summary

Tennessee State Tigers rolled past Lindenwood Lions 43–20 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 327.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +1.56 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jordan Gant — 64.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jeff Caldwell — 1 rec, 65.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee State (+0.175/play) vs Lindenwood (-0.031/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lindenwood Lions	12	0	0	12	20
Tennessee State Tigers	9	27	3	0	43

Scoring Map

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

LINLindenwood Lions

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 20

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee State
Q1TD
JGJordan Gant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jordan Gant rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Lindenwood
Q1TD
JCJeff Caldwell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Carter Davis pass to Jeff Caldwell for a touchdown (65 yards)
Tennessee State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 35 yards
Lindenwood
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Interception returned for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q2TD
DEDraylen Ellis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Draylen Ellis rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q2TD
JGJordan Gant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Jordan Gant rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q2TD
DDDa'Shon Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Draylen Ellis pass to Da'Shon Davis for a touchdown (90 yards)
Tennessee State
Q2TD
DDDa'Shon Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Draylen Ellis pass to Da'Shon Davis for a touchdown (90 yards)
Tennessee State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
12-36
Field goal good from 29 yards
Tennessee State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
12-39
Field goal good from 37 yards
Lindenwood
Q4TD
JRJared Rhodes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-39
Tyler Kubat pass to Jared Rhodes for a touchdown (40 yards)
Lindenwood
Q4TD
SRSpencer Redd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-39
Tyler Kubat pass to Spencer Redd for a touchdown (21 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 327.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.56 EPA/play +20.25 EPA
Tyler Kubat (Lindenwood) — 107.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +5.92 EPA
Carter Davis (Lindenwood) — 95.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.97 EPA/play +5.82 EPA

Rushing

Jordan Gant (Tennessee State) — 64.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
Jared Rhodes (Lindenwood) — 23.0 yds -0.35 EPA
Justin Williams (Lindenwood) — 22.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Receiving

Jeff Caldwell (Lindenwood) — 1 rec · 65.0 yds -0.05 EPA
Da'Shon Davis (Tennessee State) — 6 rec · 290.0 yds +3.00 EPA
Dayron Johnson (Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 11.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Draylen Ellis	Tennessee State	13	76.9%	327	2	+1.56	+20.25
Tyler Kubat	Lindenwood	11	63.6%	107	2	+0.54	+5.92
Carter Davis	Lindenwood	6	50.0%	95	1	+0.97	+5.82
Cooper Justice	Lindenwood	2	50.0%	11	0	+1.38	+2.76
Deveon Bryant	Tennessee State	13	46.2%	84	0	+0.11	+1.39
incomplete	Tennessee State	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.68	-3.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lindenwood	Tennessee State
Plays	57	70
EPA / play	-0.031	+0.175
Total EPA	-1.76	+12.28
Success rate	35.1%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.035	+0.553
Rush EPA / play	-0.115	-0.107
Yards	352	578

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Lindenwood	3	-1	-3.38	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	6	65	+5.22	Rush TD
Q1	Lindenwood	2	75	+6.51	Pass TD
Q1	Tennessee State	12	79	+2.83	Field goal
Q1	Lindenwood	11	88	-4.81	Missed FG
Q2	Tennessee State	8	80	+5.65	Rush TD
Q2	Lindenwood	2	-3	-0.31	Ended
Q2	Tennessee State	2	17	+2.20	Rush TD
Q2	Lindenwood	6	19	-1.52	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	2	180	+11.66	Pass TD
Q2	Lindenwood	6	12	-1.04	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	7	23	-2.68	Field goal
Q2	Lindenwood	2	3	-0.28	Ended
Q3	Tennessee State	3	-7	-3.90	Punt
Q3	Lindenwood	3	-1	-3.84	Punt
Q3	Tennessee State	1	5	-5.51	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Lindenwood Lions · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.69 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Da'Shon Davis for a touchdown (90 yards) (+5.96 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Da'Shon Davis for a touchdown (90 yards) (+5.7 EPA)
Q1 · Lindenwood Lions · Carter Davis pass to Jeff Caldwell for a touchdown (65 yards) (+5.57 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Fumble (-5.51 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Deveon Bryant pass to Da'Shon Davis for 42 yards (3rd & 6) (+5.12 EPA)
Q4 · Lindenwood Lions · Tyler Kubat pass to Jared Rhodes for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.92 EPA)
Q1 · Lindenwood Lions · Carter Davis pass to Cole Watson for 36 yards (3rd & 17) (+4.76 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee State Tigers controlled the final (43–20) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 327.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Tennessee State at 0.175 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Lindenwood Lions vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Lindenwood Lions 20, Tennessee State Tigers 43 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Lindenwood Lions vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Tennessee State Tigers won with a final score of 20–43.

Where can I find the Lindenwood Lions vs Tennessee State Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540496.

Who led Lindenwood Lions vs Tennessee State Tigers in passing?

Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) led passers with 327.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Lindenwood Lions at Tennessee State Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.