Troy Vikings vs. South Alabama Jaguars: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

South Alabama Jaguars defeated Troy Vikings 25–9 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Troy Vikings 9, South Alabama Jaguars 25.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Troy Vikings	0	3	0	6	9
South Alabama Jaguars	3	12	6	0	25

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gio Lopez (South Alabama) — 146.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -3.16 EPA
• Matthew Caldwell (Troy) — 160.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -9.47 EPA
• Tucker Kilcrease (Troy) — -15.0 yds · -1.89 EPA/play -13.20 EPA

Rushing

• Kentrel Bullock (South Alabama) — 63.0 yds -0.51 EPA
• Fluff Bothwell (South Alabama) — 55.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Gio Lopez (South Alabama) — 92.0 yds · 1 TD +0.69 EPA

Receiving

• Devonte Ross (Troy) — 7 rec · 100.0 yds +1.40 EPA
• Peyton Higgins (Troy) — 4 rec · 21.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Jamaal Pritchett (South Alabama) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gio Lopez	South Alabama	23	69.6%	146	1	-0.14	-3.16
Matthew Caldwell	Troy	33	51.5%	160	1	-0.29	-9.47
Tucker Kilcrease	Troy	7	28.6%	-15	0	-1.89	-13.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Troy	South Alabama
Plays	59	59
EPA / play	-0.498	-0.102
Total EPA	-29.37	-6.01
Success rate	23.7%	30.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.567	-0.137
Rush EPA / play	-0.353	-0.079
Yards	187	358

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Alabama	3	-1	-3.38	Punt
Q1	Troy	3	-6	-4.28	Punt
Q1	South Alabama	4	8	-3.06	Punt
Q1	Troy	4	8	-5.65	Ended
Q1	South Alabama	9	57	+1.43	Field goal
Q1	Troy	3	1	-3.08	Punt
Q1	South Alabama	8	38	+0.21	Punt
Q2	Troy	3	6	-3.81	Interception
Q2	South Alabama	2	26	+2.86	Pass TD
Q2	Troy	2	-5	-0.85	Ended
Q2	South Alabama	5	69	+4.92	Rush TD
Q2	Troy	14	42	-0.84	Field goal
Q2	South Alabama	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Troy	6	14	-2.47	Punt
Q3	South Alabama	5	58	+1.07	Field goal
Q3	Troy	9	36	-3.53	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Troy Vikings · Matthew Caldwell pass intercepted (-5.95 EPA)
2. Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+4.67 EPA)
3. Q3 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Javon Ivory for 57 yards (2nd & 13) (+4.12 EPA)
4. Q1 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Jamaal Pritchett for 29 yards (3rd & 17) (+4.09 EPA)
5. Q4 · Troy Vikings · Matthew Caldwell pass intercepted (-3.69 EPA)
6. Q4 · Troy Vikings · Matthew Caldwell pass to Devonte Ross for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.55 EPA)
7. Q1 · Troy Vikings · Tucker Kilcrease — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.39 EPA)
8. Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Gio Lopez pass to Jeremiah Webb for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Alabama Jaguars controlled the final (25–9) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Gio Lopez (South Alabama) — 146.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: South Alabama at -0.102 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 Troy Vikings vs South Alabama Jaguars?

Troy Vikings 9, South Alabama Jaguars 25 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Troy Vikings vs South Alabama Jaguars?

South Alabama Jaguars won with a final score of 9–25.

Where can I find the Troy Vikings vs South Alabama Jaguars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643809.

Who led Troy Vikings vs South Alabama Jaguars in passing?

Gio Lopez (South Alabama) led passers with 146.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Troy Vikings at South Alabama Jaguars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.