Troy Vikings vs. Texas State Bobcats: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Troy Vikings defeated Texas State Bobcats 31–13 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Troy Vikings 31, Texas State Bobcats 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Troy Vikings	0	6	6	15	31
Texas State Bobcats	6	3	3	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 344.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +11.22 EPA
• TJ Finley (Texas State) — 253.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +4.24 EPA
• Malik Hornsby (Texas State) — 14.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -1.13 EPA

Rushing

• Ismail Mahdi (Texas State) — 132.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Kimani Vidal (Troy) — 63.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• TJ Finley (Texas State) — 38.0 yds -0.97 EPA

Receiving

• Jabre Barber (Troy) — 11 rec · 145.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• Kole Wilson (Texas State) — 8 rec · 71.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Chris Lewis (Troy) — 3 rec · 51.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gunnar Watson	Troy	44	61.4%	344	3	+0.26	+11.22
TJ Finley	Texas State	39	61.5%	253	1	+0.11	+4.24
Malik Hornsby	Texas State	2	50.0%	14	0	-0.56	-1.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Troy	Texas State
Plays	68	75
EPA / play	+0.068	-0.061
Total EPA	+4.63	-4.54
Success rate	35.3%	44.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.255	+0.076
Rush EPA / play	-0.274	-0.225
Yards	429	489

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas State	8	84	+7.01	Pass TD
Q1	Troy	6	44	-2.41	Ended
Q1	Texas State	5	18	-1.84	Punt
Q1	Troy	7	26	-4.20	Ended
Q1	Texas State	7	66	-2.11	Interception
Q1	Troy	7	80	+5.88	Rush TD
Q2	Texas State	7	33	-1.75	Interception
Q2	Troy	7	25	-1.31	Punt
Q2	Texas State	10	61	+1.04	Field goal
Q2	Troy	5	21	-0.46	Punt
Q2	Texas State	3	0	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Troy	6	15	-1.40	Ended
Q3	Troy	3	59	+5.27	Pass TD
Q3	Texas State	10	69	+1.84	Field goal
Q3	Troy	5	27	-1.09	Punt
Q3	Texas State	6	45	-2.73	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · Fumble (-5.38 EPA)
2. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · TJ Finley pass intercepted (-5.05 EPA)
3. Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Fumble (-4.83 EPA)
4. Q2 · Texas State Bobcats · TJ Finley pass intercepted (-4.09 EPA)
5. Q2 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Jabre Barber for 47 yards (1st & 25) (+3.91 EPA)
6. Q4 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Deshon Stoudemire for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.62 EPA)
7. Q3 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Landon Parker for 29 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.33 EPA)
8. Q3 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Chris Lewis for 17 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Troy Vikings controlled the final (31–13) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 344.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Troy at 0.068 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 Troy Vikings vs Texas State Bobcats?

Troy Vikings 31, Texas State Bobcats 13 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Troy Vikings vs Texas State Bobcats?

Troy Vikings won with a final score of 31–13.

Where can I find the Troy Vikings vs Texas State Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531903.

Who led Troy Vikings vs Texas State Bobcats in passing?

Gunnar Watson (Troy) led passers with 344.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Troy Vikings at Texas State Bobcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.