Nicholls Colonels vs. Sacramento State Hornets: 2024 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Sacramento State Hornets defeated Nicholls Colonels 34–7 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Nicholls Colonels 7, Sacramento State Hornets 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nicholls Colonels	0	0	0	0	7
Sacramento State Hornets	9	18	3	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Carson Conklin (Sacramento State) — 313.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.77 EPA
• Pat McQuaide (Nicholls) — 123.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -15.10 EPA

Rushing

• Elijah Tau-Tolliver (Sacramento State) — 102.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
• Collin Guggenheim (Nicholls) — 55.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Marquese Albert (Nicholls) — 23.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Collin Guggenheim (Nicholls) — 5 rec · 16.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Danny Scudero (Sacramento State) — 4 rec · 102.0 yds +1.65 EPA
• Terry Matthews (Nicholls) — 4 rec · 64.0 yds +1.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Carson Conklin	Sacramento State	32	68.8%	313	2	-0.06	-1.77
Pat McQuaide	Nicholls	35	51.4%	123	0	-0.43	-15.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nicholls	Sacramento State
Plays	58	65
EPA / play	-0.349	-0.085
Total EPA	-20.22	-5.52
Success rate	25.9%	41.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.431	-0.055
Rush EPA / play	-0.223	-0.113
Yards	186	448

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sacramento State	6	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Nicholls	7	-4	-4.65	Fumble
Q1	Sacramento State	3	7	-2.20	Field goal
Q1	Nicholls	3	2	-2.98	Punt
Q1	Sacramento State	10	43	-2.47	Ended
Q1	Nicholls	11	64	-1.17	Ended
Q2	Sacramento State	5	68	+4.66	Pass TD
Q2	Nicholls	7	43	+0.31	Ended
Q2	Sacramento State	7	78	+5.54	Rush TD
Q2	Nicholls	5	12	-0.15	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	1	49	-8.17	Touchdown
Q2	Sacramento State	2	10	-0.90	Ended
Q3	Nicholls	2	7	-0.76	Punt
Q3	Sacramento State	6	27	-1.27	Field goal
Q3	Nicholls	1	7	+0.41	Ended
Q3	Nicholls	2	12	-1.14	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Carson Conklin — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.17 EPA)
2. Q2 · Nicholls Colonels · Pat McQuaide pass to Terry Matthews for 39 yards (2nd & 12) (+4.23 EPA)
3. Q2 · Nicholls Colonels · Blocked Field Goal (28 yards) (-3.86 EPA)
4. Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Carson Conklin pass to Danny Scudero for a touchdown (34 yards) (+3.73 EPA)
5. Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Carson Conklin pass to Onterrio Smith Jr. for a touchdown (4 yards) (+3.18 EPA)
6. Q4 · Nicholls Colonels · Marquese Albert rushes for 14 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.09 EPA)
7. Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Zeke Burnett rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.06 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nicholls Colonels · Pat McQuaide — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Sacramento State Hornets controlled the final (34–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Carson Conklin (Sacramento State) — 313.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Sacramento State at -0.085 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 Nicholls Colonels vs Sacramento State Hornets?

Nicholls Colonels 7, Sacramento State Hornets 34 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Nicholls Colonels vs Sacramento State Hornets?

Sacramento State Hornets won with a final score of 7–34.

Where can I find the Nicholls Colonels vs Sacramento State Hornets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401655618.

Who led Nicholls Colonels vs Sacramento State Hornets in passing?

Carson Conklin (Sacramento State) led passers with 313.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nicholls Colonels at Sacramento State Hornets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.