Tennessee State Tigers 23–20 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2024

Quick answer

Tennessee State Tigers defeated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 23–20 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Tennessee State Tigers 23, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 20.

Game summary

Tennessee State Tigers edged Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 23–20 in Week 12 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 224.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Edward Saydee — 58.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Camden Overton — 8 rec, 12.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee State (+0.109/play) vs Gardner-Webb (-0.112/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee State Tigers	12	0	0	9	23
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	0	6	3	6	20

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 23

+3OPP 13

OPP EZ

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee State
Q1TD
CECJ Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Draylen Ellis pass to CJ Evans for a touchdown (23 yards)
Tennessee State
Q1TD
BWBryant Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Draylen Ellis pass to Bryant Williams for a touchdown (17 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
CGCarson Gresock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Carson Gresock rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 40 yards
Tennessee State
Q4TD
JMJaden McGill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Jaden McGill rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
21-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
Gardner-Webb
Q4TD
ESEdward Saydee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Edward Saydee rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 224.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +12.88 EPA
Tyler Ridell (Gardner-Webb) — 145.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +5.87 EPA
incomplete (Tennessee State) — 0.0 yds · -0.88 EPA/play -5.25 EPA

Rushing

Edward Saydee (Gardner-Webb) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
Jaden McGill (Tennessee State) — 115.0 yds · 1 TD +0.52 EPA
CJ Evans (Tennessee State) — 25.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

Camden Overton (Gardner-Webb) — 8 rec · 12.0 yds +0.26 EPA
Karate Brenson (Tennessee State) — 8 rec · 82.0 yds +0.46 EPA
Jalal Dean (Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 59.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Draylen Ellis	Tennessee State	24	75.0%	224	2	+0.54	+12.88
Tyler Ridell	Gardner-Webb	30	66.7%	145	0	+0.20	+5.87
incomplete	Tennessee State	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.88	-5.25
incomplete	Gardner-Webb	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.97	-11.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee State	Gardner-Webb
Plays	64	77
EPA / play	+0.109	-0.112
Total EPA	+6.99	-8.65
Success rate	43.8%	28.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.148	-0.178
Rush EPA / play	+0.068	-0.020
Yards	383	276

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee State	9	47	+0.67	Ended
Q1	Gardner-Webb	1	0	-0.43	Ended
Q1	Tennessee State	1	23	+3.12	Pass TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	2	-2.93	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	12	82	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	17	85	+5.58	Rush TD
Q2	Tennessee State	4	18	-1.44	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	7	30	-0.05	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	5	32	-0.30	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	16	85	-0.07	Missed FG
Q3	Tennessee State	1	1	-0.13	Ended
Q3	Gardner-Webb	1	-1	-3.12	Ended
Q3	Tennessee State	3	3	-3.01	Punt
Q3	Gardner-Webb	4	15	-2.13	Punt
Q3	Tennessee State	5	18	-0.79	Punt
Q3	Gardner-Webb	3	4	-3.12	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Tyler Ridell pass to Camden Overton for 24 yards (4th & 5) (+4.52 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Jalal Dean for 61 yards (1st & 10) (+4.3 EPA)
Q4 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Edward Saydee rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+3.73 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Bryant Williams for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.47 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Kickoff (+3.43 EPA)
Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Tyler Ridell rushes for 14 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.33 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Carson Gresock rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.12 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to CJ Evans for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee State Tigers controlled the final (23–20) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 224.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Tennessee State at 0.109 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Tennessee State Tigers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

Tennessee State Tigers 23, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 20 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Tennessee State Tigers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

Tennessee State Tigers won with a final score of 23–20.

Where can I find the Tennessee State Tigers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634008.

Who led Tennessee State Tigers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in passing?

Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) led passers with 224.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Tennessee State Tigers at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.