Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 31–26 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Georgia Southern Eagles 26, Sam Houston Bearkats 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Southern Eagles	6	9	9	6	26
Sam Houston Bearkats	0	12	0	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 191.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.09 EPA
• TEAM (Georgia Southern) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -0.33 EPA
• Dalen Cobb (Georgia Southern) — 0.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -0.65 EPA

Rushing

• Jalen White (Georgia Southern) — 90.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• JC French (Georgia Southern) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
• Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 46.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Derwin Burgess Jr. (Georgia Southern) — 6 rec · 56.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Simeon Evans (Sam Houston) — 7 rec · 85.0 yds +0.74 EPA
• Josh Dallas (Georgia Southern) — 5 rec · 46.0 yds +1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hunter Watson	Sam Houston	32	68.8%	191	1	+0.00	+0.09
TEAM	Georgia Southern	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.33	-0.33
Dalen Cobb	Georgia Southern	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.65	-0.65
JC French	Georgia Southern	35	57.1%	230	1	-0.24	-8.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Southern	Sam Houston
Plays	77	60
EPA / play	-0.150	-0.093
Total EPA	-11.52	-5.60
Success rate	42.9%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.471	+0.003
Rush EPA / play	+0.163	-0.203
Yards	454	267

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sam Houston	5	18	-1.17	Punt
Q1	Georgia Southern	4	21	-12.26	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	3	2	-3.20	Punt
Q1	Georgia Southern	5	22	-1.27	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	6	15	-1.47	Punt
Q1	Georgia Southern	4	29	-4.84	Interception
Q1	Sam Houston	3	26	-4.09	Fumble
Q2	Georgia Southern	11	80	+6.62	Pass TD
Q2	Sam Houston	8	75	+5.81	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia Southern	3	21	-4.81	Interception
Q2	Sam Houston	4	13	+2.68	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Southern	4	18	-0.04	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	3	5	-0.86	Punt
Q2	Georgia Southern	14	66	-2.45	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	3	-7	-4.25	Punt
Q3	Georgia Southern	5	56	+5.01	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.56 EPA)
2. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Fumble (-5.05 EPA)
3. Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French pass intercepted (-4.35 EPA)
4. Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French pass intercepted (-4.34 EPA)
5. Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French pass intercepted (-3.71 EPA)
6. Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French pass to Marcus Sanders Jr. for 43 yards (1st & 10) (+3.65 EPA)
7. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Hunter Watson pass to Simeon Evans for a touchdown (33 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
8. Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French pass to Dalen Cobb for 40 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Sam Houston Bearkats controlled the final (31–26) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 191.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Sam Houston at -0.093 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 Georgia Southern Eagles vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Georgia Southern Eagles 26, Sam Houston Bearkats 31 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Sam Houston Bearkats won with a final score of 26–31.

Where can I find the Georgia Southern Eagles vs Sam Houston Bearkats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677082.

Who led Georgia Southern Eagles vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) led passers with 191.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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