Boise State Broncos vs. Georgia Southern Eagles: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Boise State Broncos defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 56–45 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Boise State Broncos 56, Georgia Southern Eagles 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Boise State Broncos	12	12	6	18	56
Georgia Southern Eagles	0	15	12	12	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Maddux Madsen (Boise State) — 279.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +8.43 EPA
• JC French (Georgia Southern) — 303.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.61 EPA

Rushing

• Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) — 269.0 yds · 6 TD +1.14 EPA
• Sire Gaines (Boise State) — 108.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
• JC French (Georgia Southern) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Latrell Caples (Boise State) — 5 rec · 81.0 yds +1.31 EPA
• Cameron Camper (Boise State) — 4 rec · 99.0 yds +1.76 EPA
• Derwin Burgess Jr. (Georgia Southern) — 4 rec · 93.0 yds +1.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maddux Madsen	Boise State	29	72.4%	279	1	+0.29	+8.43
JC French	Georgia Southern	54	48.1%	303	2	+0.03	+1.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Boise State	Georgia Southern
Plays	63	85
EPA / play	+0.457	+0.153
Total EPA	+28.80	+12.97
Success rate	57.1%	38.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.291	+0.030
Rush EPA / play	+0.599	+0.366
Yards	650	479

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Boise State	2	18	+0.09	Punt
Q1	Georgia Southern	5	14	-2.35	Punt
Q1	Boise State	1	77	+6.21	Rush TD
Q1	Georgia Southern	5	21	-4.28	Fumble
Q1	Boise State	6	16	-4.87	Ended
Q1	Georgia Southern	3	-6	-4.11	Punt
Q1	Boise State	5	71	+5.96	Rush TD
Q1	Georgia Southern	9	46	+3.62	Rush TD
Q2	Boise State	3	1	-5.47	Interception
Q2	Georgia Southern	4	18	-2.04	Field goal
Q2	Boise State	5	90	+6.69	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Southern	4	34	+0.91	Punt
Q2	Boise State	10	79	+5.31	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Southern	11	66	+6.01	Pass TD
Q2	Boise State	1	-2	-0.84	Ended
Q3	Georgia Southern	8	60	+3.79	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Boise State Broncos · Ashton Jeanty rushes 77 yards for a touchdown (+6.21 EPA)
2. Q4 · Boise State Broncos · Ashton Jeanty rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+5.81 EPA)
3. Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French pass to Dalen Cobb for a touchdown (18 yards) (+5.37 EPA)
4. Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French pass to DeAndre Buchannon for 12 yards (4th & 10) (+5.27 EPA)
5. Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Fumble (-4.5 EPA)
6. Q2 · Boise State Broncos · Maddux Madsen pass intercepted (-3.79 EPA)
7. Q3 · Boise State Broncos · Sire Gaines rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.77 EPA)
8. Q2 · Boise State Broncos · Maddux Madsen pass to Cameron Camper for 53 yards (1st & 10) (+3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Boise State Broncos controlled the final (56–45) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Maddux Madsen (Boise State) — 279.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Boise State at 0.457 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 Boise State Broncos vs Georgia Southern Eagles?

Boise State Broncos 56, Georgia Southern Eagles 45 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Boise State Broncos vs Georgia Southern Eagles?

Boise State Broncos won with a final score of 56–45.

Where can I find the Boise State Broncos vs Georgia Southern Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643700.

Who led Boise State Broncos vs Georgia Southern Eagles in passing?

Maddux Madsen (Boise State) led passers with 279.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Boise State Broncos at Georgia Southern Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.