Kennesaw State Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UTSA Roadrunners defeated Kennesaw State Owls 28–16 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Kennesaw State Owls 16, UTSA Roadrunners 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kennesaw State Owls	3	3	3	6	16
UTSA Roadrunners	12	6	0	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Owen McCown (UTSA) — 306.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +7.23 EPA
• Davis Bryson (Kennesaw State) — 178.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -7.02 EPA

Rushing

• Davis Bryson (Kennesaw State) — 45.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Qua Ashley (Kennesaw State) — 24.0 yds -0.52 EPA
• Robert Henry (UTSA) — 30.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Devin McCuin (UTSA) — 11 rec · 79.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• Willie McCoy (UTSA) — 4 rec · 59.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Gabriel Benyard (Kennesaw State) — 3 rec · 39.0 yds -0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Owen McCown	UTSA	43	62.8%	306	3	+0.17	+7.23
Davis Bryson	Kennesaw State	30	43.3%	178	1	-0.23	-7.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kennesaw State	UTSA
Plays	65	72
EPA / play	-0.268	+0.076
Total EPA	-17.44	+5.44
Success rate	23.1%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.234	+0.168
Rush EPA / play	-0.298	-0.062
Yards	251	416

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UTSA	8	58	+5.11	Pass TD
Q1	Kennesaw State	10	38	-0.18	Field goal
Q1	UTSA	11	85	+6.42	Rush TD
Q1	Kennesaw State	3	-2	-3.26	Punt
Q2	UTSA	8	85	+6.25	Pass TD
Q2	Kennesaw State	3	6	-1.98	Punt
Q2	UTSA	5	4	-2.31	Punt
Q2	Kennesaw State	3	0	-2.44	Punt
Q2	UTSA	5	71	+0.14	Fumble
Q2	Kennesaw State	6	48	+0.44	Field goal
Q2	UTSA	5	38	-0.19	Missed FG
Q2	Kennesaw State	1	-3	0.00	Ended
Q3	Kennesaw State	3	4	-2.64	Punt
Q3	UTSA	8	22	-1.62	Punt
Q3	Kennesaw State	11	74	+2.80	Field goal
Q3	UTSA	3	8	-2.26	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Fumble (-4.94 EPA)
2. Q2 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown pass to Robert Henry for 61 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.71 EPA)
3. Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Davis Bryson pass to Qua Ashley for 51 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.3 EPA)
4. Q1 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown pass to Devin McCuin for 6 yards (4th & 2) (+3.29 EPA)
5. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Penalty (3rd & 14) (+3.15 EPA)
6. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Davis Bryson pass to Carson Kent for a touchdown (25 yards) (+3.05 EPA)
7. Q4 · UTSA Roadrunners · Penalty (4th & 1) (+2.77 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Field goal good from 48 yards (+2.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UTSA Roadrunners controlled the final (28–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Owen McCown (UTSA) — 306.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UTSA at 0.076 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 Kennesaw State Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners?

Kennesaw State Owls 16, UTSA Roadrunners 28 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Kennesaw State Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners?

UTSA Roadrunners won with a final score of 16–28.

Where can I find the Kennesaw State Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641015.

Who led Kennesaw State Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners in passing?

Owen McCown (UTSA) led passers with 306.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kennesaw State Owls at UTSA Roadrunners in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.