McNeese Cowboys vs. Tarleton State Texans: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Tarleton State Texans defeated McNeese Cowboys 26–23 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: McNeese Cowboys 23, Tarleton State Texans 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
McNeese Cowboys	12	0	3	12	23
Tarleton State Texans	9	9	0	0	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clifton McDowell (McNeese) — 232.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +4.09 EPA
• Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) — 138.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.74 EPA
• Tristan Driggers (McNeese) — 3.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -0.21 EPA

Rushing

• Kayvon Britten (Tarleton State) — 164.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Clifton McDowell (McNeese) — 79.0 yds -0.50 EPA
• Joshon Barbie (McNeese) — 55.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Darius Cooper (Tarleton State) — 6 rec · 85.0 yds +1.32 EPA
• Jer'Michael Carter (McNeese) — 4 rec · 24.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Curtis Deville (McNeese) — 2 rec · 42.0 yds +1.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clifton McDowell	McNeese	21	57.1%	232	2	+0.20	+4.09
Victor Gabalis	Tarleton State	20	55.0%	138	1	+0.04	+0.74
Tristan Driggers	McNeese	1	100.0%	3	0	-0.21	-0.21
Jaden Pete	Tarleton State	9	11.1%	-1	0	-1.09	-9.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	McNeese	Tarleton State
Plays	65	68
EPA / play	+0.086	-0.109
Total EPA	+5.58	-7.39
Success rate	38.5%	42.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.176	-0.312
Rush EPA / play	+0.040	+0.043
Yards	444	336

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	McNeese	3	25	-3.93	Fumble
Q1	Tarleton State	5	12	-2.71	Field goal
Q1	McNeese	8	75	+6.24	Pass TD
Q1	Tarleton State	10	64	+5.22	Rush TD
Q1	McNeese	1	3	-0.35	Touchdown
Q1	McNeese	3	3	-2.48	Punt
Q1	Tarleton State	5	14	-2.43	Punt
Q1	McNeese	5	14	-1.98	Punt
Q2	Tarleton State	12	83	+5.91	Pass TD
Q2	McNeese	3	3	-3.45	Interception
Q2	Tarleton State	5	38	-1.14	Field goal
Q2	McNeese	8	46	-1.38	Fumble
Q2	Tarleton State	6	44	+1.04	Missed FG
Q3	Tarleton State	3	5	-2.60	Punt
Q3	McNeese	3	-2	-3.47	Punt
Q3	Tarleton State	5	8	-4.04	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.61 EPA)
2. Q4 · McNeese Cowboys · Clifton McDowell pass to Matthew McCallister for a touchdown (80 yards) (+6.71 EPA)
3. Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · Fumble (-5.83 EPA)
4. Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · Clifton McDowell pass to Jamaal Levi for a touchdown (43 yards) (+4.34 EPA)
5. Q3 · McNeese Cowboys · Coleby Hamm rushes for 4 yards (4th & 2) (+3.42 EPA)
6. Q1 · Tarleton State Texans · Field goal good from 53 yards (+3.24 EPA)
7. Q2 · McNeese Cowboys · Fumble (-3.12 EPA)
8. Q2 · Tarleton State Texans · Victor Gabalis pass to Darius Cooper for 17 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tarleton State Texans controlled the final (26–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Clifton McDowell (McNeese) — 232.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: McNeese at 0.086 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 McNeese Cowboys vs Tarleton State Texans?

McNeese Cowboys 23, Tarleton State Texans 26 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won McNeese Cowboys vs Tarleton State Texans?

Tarleton State Texans won with a final score of 23–26.

Where can I find the McNeese Cowboys vs Tarleton State Texans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654665.

Who led McNeese Cowboys vs Tarleton State Texans in passing?

Clifton McDowell (McNeese) led passers with 232.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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