Samford Bulldogs 28–31 East Tennessee State Buccaneers: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2024

Quick answer

East Tennessee State Buccaneers defeated Samford Bulldogs 31–28 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: Samford Bulldogs 28, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 31.

Game summary

East Tennessee State Buccaneers edged Samford Bulldogs 31–28 in Week 7 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 256.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.08 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Devontae Houston — 75.0 yds.
Receiving leader: AJ Johnson — 7 rec, 146.0 yds.
EPA edge: Samford (-0.070/play) vs East Tennessee State (-0.080/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Samford Bulldogs	12	6	6	0	28
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	6	6	6	9	31

Scoring Map

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

SAMSamford Bulldogs

ETSUEast Tennessee State Buccaneers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Samford
Q1TD
RVRayf Vinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Quincy Crittendon pass to Rayf Vinson for a touchdown (89 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q1TD
HMHakeem Meggett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jaylen King pass to Hakeem Meggett for a touchdown (31 yards)
Samford
Q1TD
EJE. Jai Mason
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Quincy Crittendon pass to E. Jai Mason for a touchdown (41 yards)
Samford
Q2TD
WCWesley Carlock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Quincy Crittendon pass to Wesley Carlock for a touchdown (23 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
AJAJ Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Jaylen King pass to AJ Johnson for a touchdown (15 yards)
Samford
Q3TD
EJE. Jai Mason
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Quincy Crittendon pass to E. Jai Mason for a touchdown (7 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
AJAJ Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Jaylen King pass to AJ Johnson for a touchdown (75 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
24-21
Field goal good from 23 yards
East Tennessee State
Q4TD
GEGino English
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Gino English rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 256.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.56 EPA
Jaylen King (East Tennessee State) — 255.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +3.19 EPA
Ephraim Floyd (East Tennessee State) — 36.0 yds · +2.80 EPA/play +2.80 EPA

Rushing

Devontae Houston (East Tennessee State) — 75.0 yds -0.22 EPA
Jaylen King (East Tennessee State) — 86.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Damonta Witherspoon (Samford) — 23.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

AJ Johnson (East Tennessee State) — 7 rec · 146.0 yds +2.06 EPA
E. Jai Mason (Samford) — 5 rec · 70.0 yds +1.37 EPA
Hakeem Meggett (East Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 55.0 yds +1.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Quincy Crittendon	Samford	43	62.8%	256	4	+0.08	+3.56
Jaylen King	East Tennessee State	30	50.0%	255	3	+0.11	+3.19
Ephraim Floyd	East Tennessee State	1	100.0%	36	0	+2.80	+2.80
Nate Brackett	East Tennessee State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.95	-1.95
D.J. Rias	Samford	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.30	-2.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Samford	East Tennessee State
Plays	65	77
EPA / play	-0.070	-0.080
Total EPA	-4.53	-6.17
Success rate	35.4%	35.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.029	+0.126
Rush EPA / play	-0.276	-0.227
Yards	319	448

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Tennessee State	8	70	+0.09	Ended
Q1	Samford	3	95	+7.92	Pass TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	5	40	-2.87	Fumble
Q1	Samford	5	5	-3.49	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	6	52	+4.36	Pass TD
Q1	Samford	5	70	+5.38	Pass TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	5	-2.07	Punt
Q1	Samford	7	46	+3.16	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	6	8	-2.85	Punt
Q2	Samford	7	37	-0.01	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	5	-1.14	Punt
Q2	Samford	3	-3	-2.08	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	60	+5.85	Pass TD
Q2	Samford	5	12	-0.63	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	-4	-3.44	Interception
Q2	Samford	3	9	-1.24	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Quincy Crittendon pass to Rayf Vinson for a touchdown (89 yards) (+8.58 EPA)
Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jaylen King pass to AJ Johnson for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.84 EPA)
Q1 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble (-4.98 EPA)
Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jaylen King pass intercepted (-4.18 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jaylen King pass to AJ Johnson for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.62 EPA)
Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Quincy Crittendon pass to E. Jai Mason for a touchdown (41 yards) (+3.27 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jaylen King pass to Karim Page for 15 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.22 EPA)
Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Quincy Crittendon pass to Wesley Carlock for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

East Tennessee State Buccaneers controlled the final (31–28) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Quincy Crittendon (Samford) — 256.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Samford at -0.07 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

Samford Bulldogs 28, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 31 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634137.

Who led Samford Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers in passing?

Quincy Crittendon (Samford) led passers with 256.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Samford Bulldogs at East Tennessee State Buccaneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.