North Alabama Lions 19–24 Central Arkansas Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2024

Quick answer

Central Arkansas Bears defeated North Alabama Lions 24–19 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: North Alabama Lions 19, Central Arkansas Bears 24.

Game summary

Central Arkansas Bears edged North Alabama Lions 24–19 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 254.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.38 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: ShunDerrick Powell — 70.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Dakota Warfield — 6 rec, 110.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas (-0.047/play) vs North Alabama (-0.302/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Alabama Lions	0	12	0	6	19
Central Arkansas Bears	3	6	6	6	24

Scoring Map

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

UNANorth Alabama Lions

+3OPP 13

CARKCentral Arkansas Bears

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Central Arkansas
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 30 yards
Central Arkansas
Q2TD
JOJordan Owens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Will McElvain pass to Jordan Owens for a touchdown (33 yards)
North Alabama
Q2TD
JFJalen Fletcher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Jalen Fletcher rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
North Alabama
Q2TD
TSTanaka Scott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
TJ Smith pass to Tanaka Scott for a touchdown (11 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q3TD
MHMalachi Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Will McElvain pass to Malachi Henry for a touchdown (21 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q4TD
MHMalachi Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Will McElvain pass to Malachi Henry for a touchdown (69 yards)
North Alabama
Q4TD
TSTJ Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
TJ Smith rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 254.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +11.85 EPA
TJ Smith (North Alabama) — 144.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +8.56 EPA
Ben Harris (North Alabama) — 67.0 yds · +0.30 EPA/play +1.49 EPA

Rushing

ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 70.0 yds -0.38 EPA
Jayvian Allen (North Alabama) — 56.0 yds +0.20 EPA
TJ Smith (North Alabama) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA

Receiving

Dakota Warfield (North Alabama) — 6 rec · 110.0 yds +1.03 EPA
Trejan Bridges (Central Arkansas) — 4 rec · 67.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Takairee Kenebrew (North Alabama) — 3 rec · -2.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will McElvain	Central Arkansas	31	67.7%	254	3	+0.38	+11.85
TJ Smith	North Alabama	24	58.3%	144	1	+0.36	+8.56
Ben Harris	North Alabama	5	60.0%	67	0	+0.30	+1.49
incomplete	Central Arkansas	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.85	-4.23
Sam Contorno	North Alabama	1	0.0%	-62	0	-4.94	-4.94
incomplete	North Alabama	13	0.0%	0	0	-0.85	-11.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Alabama	Central Arkansas
Plays	78	61
EPA / play	-0.302	-0.047
Total EPA	-23.59	-2.88
Success rate	39.7%	29.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.138	+0.212
Rush EPA / play	-0.504	-0.420
Yards	282	327

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Alabama	7	14	-4.15	Punt
Q1	Central Arkansas	3	2	-3.33	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	3	-2	-3.28	Punt
Q1	Central Arkansas	3	3	-3.22	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	3	1	-2.84	Punt
Q1	Central Arkansas	6	60	+0.58	Field goal
Q1	North Alabama	7	39	+1.20	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	5	72	+5.33	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	2	12	+2.35	Rush TD
Q2	Central Arkansas	3	8	-1.59	Punt
Q2	North Alabama	10	17	+1.32	Pass TD
Q2	Central Arkansas	8	-9	-3.14	Punt
Q2	North Alabama	4	21	-3.08	Interception
Q2	Central Arkansas	3	2	-0.78	Punt
Q3	Central Arkansas	7	54	+3.26	Ended
Q3	North Alabama	1	3	-0.19	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Fumble (-5.88 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass to Malachi Henry for a touchdown (69 yards) (+5.21 EPA)
Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Sam Contorno to Ben Harris — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-4.94 EPA)
Q4 · North Alabama Lions · TJ Smith to Takairee Kenebrew — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-4.22 EPA)
Q1 · North Alabama Lions · TJ Smith sacked for a loss of 12 yards (3rd & 2) (-4.0 EPA)
Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Kickoff (+3.98 EPA)
Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Fumble (-3.7 EPA)
Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Fumble (-3.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Arkansas Bears controlled the final (24–19) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 254.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas at -0.047 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 North Alabama Lions vs Central Arkansas Bears?

North Alabama Lions 19, Central Arkansas Bears 24 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Alabama Lions vs Central Arkansas Bears?

Central Arkansas Bears won with a final score of 19–24.

Where can I find the North Alabama Lions vs Central Arkansas Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401632123.

Who led North Alabama Lions vs Central Arkansas Bears in passing?

Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) led passers with 254.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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