Austin Peay Governors 17–45 Central Arkansas Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Quick answer

Central Arkansas Bears defeated Austin Peay Governors 45–17 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Austin Peay Governors 17, Central Arkansas Bears 45.

Game summary

Central Arkansas Bears dominated Austin Peay Governors 45–17 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Smith (Austin Peay) — 168.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.35 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: ShunDerrick Powell — 188.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jade Kneeland — 3 rec, 46.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas (+0.143/play) vs Austin Peay (-0.041/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Austin Peay Governors	3	12	6	0	17
Central Arkansas Bears	3	12	18	0	45

Scoring Map

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

APSUAustin Peay Governors

+3OPP 22

+3OPP 23

CARKCentral Arkansas Bears

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Austin Peay
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 39 yards
Central Arkansas
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 40 yards
Austin Peay
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
Punt return touchdown
Austin Peay
Q2TD
JBJaden Barnes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-3
Jaden Barnes rushes 36 yards for a touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q2TD
DHDarius Hale
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Darius Hale rushes 51 yards for a touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q2TD
SPShunDerrick Powell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Will McElvain pass to ShunDerrick Powell for a touchdown (12 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q3TD
DHDarius Hale
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Darius Hale rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q3TD
SPShunDerrick Powell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
ShunDerrick Powell rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Austin Peay
Q3TD
JBJaden Barnes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Austin Smith pass to Jaden Barnes for a touchdown (36 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q3TD
SPShunDerrick Powell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-33
ShunDerrick Powell rushes 63 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Smith (Austin Peay) — 168.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +8.17 EPA
Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 148.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +0.94 EPA
incomplete (Central Arkansas) — 0.0 yds · -1.07 EPA/play -2.14 EPA

Rushing

ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 188.0 yds · 2 TD +0.41 EPA
Darius Hale (Central Arkansas) — 160.0 yds · 2 TD +0.68 EPA
La'Vell Wright (Austin Peay) — 57.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Receiving

Jade Kneeland (Austin Peay) — 3 rec · 46.0 yds +0.51 EPA
Romon Copeland Jr. (Austin Peay) — 4 rec · 30.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Kam Robinson (Central Arkansas) — 3 rec · 8.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Smith	Austin Peay	23	69.6%	168	1	+0.35	+8.17
Will McElvain	Central Arkansas	18	66.7%	148	1	+0.05	+0.94
incomplete	Central Arkansas	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.07	-2.14
Jake Johnson	Austin Peay	5	40.0%	24	0	-0.51	-2.54
incomplete	Austin Peay	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-5.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Austin Peay	Central Arkansas
Plays	64	62
EPA / play	-0.041	+0.143
Total EPA	-2.64	+8.87
Success rate	40.6%	38.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.026	-0.060
Rush EPA / play	-0.061	+0.240
Yards	342	483

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Austin Peay	4	12	-2.08	Ended
Q1	Central Arkansas	2	3	-2.14	Punt
Q1	Austin Peay	1	5	+0.05	Ended
Q1	Central Arkansas	1	-2	-1.25	Ended
Q1	Austin Peay	10	38	-1.81	Field goal
Q1	Central Arkansas	12	52	-1.26	Field goal
Q1	Austin Peay	4	-6	-5.09	Touchdown
Q2	Austin Peay	4	75	+6.18	Rush TD
Q2	Central Arkansas	3	13	-4.46	Interception
Q2	Austin Peay	8	25	-1.15	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	6	80	+6.19	Rush TD
Q2	Austin Peay	3	4	-1.59	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	3	-8	-2.49	Punt
Q2	Austin Peay	3	-7	-0.52	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	6	59	+5.17	Pass TD
Q3	Central Arkansas	2	56	+2.13	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Darius Hale rushes 51 yards for a touchdown (+5.35 EPA)
Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass intercepted (-5.08 EPA)
Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to ShunDerrick Powell for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
Q2 · Austin Peay Governors · Punt return touchdown (-3.88 EPA)
Q3 · Central Arkansas Bears · ShunDerrick Powell rushes 63 yards for a touchdown (+3.74 EPA)
Q4 · Austin Peay Governors · Austin Smith pass intercepted (-3.67 EPA)
Q1 · Austin Peay Governors · Austin Smith pass to Alec Pell for 16 yards (4th & 1) (+3.53 EPA)
Q3 · Austin Peay Governors · Austin Smith pass to Jaden Barnes for a touchdown (36 yards) (+3.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Arkansas Bears controlled the final (45–17) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Austin Smith (Austin Peay) — 168.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas at 0.143 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 Austin Peay Governors vs Central Arkansas Bears?

Austin Peay Governors 17, Central Arkansas Bears 45 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Austin Peay Governors vs Central Arkansas Bears?

Central Arkansas Bears won with a final score of 17–45.

Where can I find the Austin Peay Governors vs Central Arkansas Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401632073.

Who led Austin Peay Governors vs Central Arkansas Bears in passing?

Austin Smith (Austin Peay) led passers with 168.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Austin Peay Governors at Central Arkansas Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.