Tarleton State Texans 25–23 Central Arkansas Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Tarleton State Texans defeated Central Arkansas Bears 25–23 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Tarleton State Texans 25, Central Arkansas Bears 23.

Game summary

Tarleton State Texans edged Central Arkansas Bears 25–23 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) — 183.0 pass yds, +0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kayvon Britten — 156.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Kylin James — 9 rec, 57.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas (+0.082/play) vs Tarleton State (+0.071/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tarleton State Texans	3	9	3	9	25
Central Arkansas Bears	0	6	3	12	23

Scoring Map

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

TARTarleton State Texans

+3OPP 26

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 19

CARKCentral Arkansas Bears

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tarleton State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 22 yards
Central Arkansas
Q2TD
JOJordan Owens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Will McElvain pass to Jordan Owens for a touchdown (13 yards)
Tarleton State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 43 yards
Tarleton State
Q2TD
KBKayvon Britten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Kayvon Britten rushes 38 yards for a touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 26 yards
Tarleton State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 25 yards
Tarleton State
Q4TD
KBKayvon Britten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
Kayvon Britten rushes 59 yards for a touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q4TD
KJKylin James
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Will McElvain pass to Kylin James for a touchdown (19 yards)
Tarleton State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 36 yards
Central Arkansas
Q4TD
JOJordan Owens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Will McElvain pass to Jordan Owens for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) — 183.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +6.86 EPA
Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 167.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +5.43 EPA
incomplete (Tarleton State) — 0.0 yds · -1.14 EPA/play -3.43 EPA

Rushing

Kayvon Britten (Tarleton State) — 156.0 yds · 2 TD +0.52 EPA
Derrel Kelley III (Tarleton State) — 41.0 yds -0.30 EPA
Darius Hale (Central Arkansas) — 54.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Receiving

Kylin James (Central Arkansas) — 9 rec · 57.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Benjamin Omayebu (Tarleton State) — 5 rec · 46.0 yds +0.16 EPA
Jarrod Barnes (Central Arkansas) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds -0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Victor Gabalis	Tarleton State	21	57.1%	183	0	+0.33	+6.86
Will McElvain	Central Arkansas	31	71.0%	167	3	+0.17	+5.43
incomplete	Tarleton State	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.14	-3.43
incomplete	Central Arkansas	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.82	-5.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tarleton State	Central Arkansas
Plays	66	66
EPA / play	+0.071	+0.082
Total EPA	+4.67	+5.44
Success rate	31.8%	34.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.143	-0.008
Rush EPA / play	+0.030	+0.205
Yards	395	341

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Arkansas	3	-5	-3.72	Punt
Q1	Tarleton State	6	13	-2.56	Punt
Q1	Central Arkansas	3	9	-0.53	Punt
Q1	Tarleton State	10	45	-1.22	Field goal
Q1	Central Arkansas	16	56	+1.20	Pass TD
Q2	Tarleton State	9	39	-0.60	Field goal
Q2	Central Arkansas	6	22	-1.50	Punt
Q2	Tarleton State	11	79	+6.26	Rush TD
Q2	Central Arkansas	5	71	+2.86	Missed FG
Q3	Tarleton State	8	42	+1.68	Ended
Q3	Central Arkansas	9	58	+1.33	Field goal
Q3	Tarleton State	8	62	+0.17	Field goal
Q3	Central Arkansas	3	3	-2.98	Punt
Q3	Tarleton State	3	64	+3.72	Rush TD
Q4	Central Arkansas	8	75	+6.48	Pass TD
Q4	Tarleton State	3	6	-1.98	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Tarleton State Texans · Kayvon Britten rushes 38 yards for a touchdown (+5.66 EPA)
Q4 · Tarleton State Texans · Kayvon Britten rushes 59 yards for a touchdown (+4.6 EPA)
Q2 · Tarleton State Texans · Victor Gabalis pass to Benjamin Omayebu for 25 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.65 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Jordan Owens for a touchdown (3 yards) (+3.42 EPA)
Q3 · Tarleton State Texans · Victor Gabalis pass to Trevon West for 39 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.33 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Kylin James for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.2 EPA)
Q1 · Central Arkansas Bears · Penalty (4th & 2) (+3.17 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain rushes for 14 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tarleton State Texans controlled the final (25–23) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) — 183.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas at 0.082 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Tarleton State Texans vs Central Arkansas Bears?

Tarleton State Texans 25, Central Arkansas Bears 23 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Tarleton State Texans vs Central Arkansas Bears?

Tarleton State Texans won with a final score of 25–23.

Where can I find the Tarleton State Texans vs Central Arkansas Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540189.

Who led Tarleton State Texans vs Central Arkansas Bears in passing?

Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) led passers with 183.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Tarleton State Texans at Central Arkansas Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.