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Central Arkansas Bears vs. Kennesaw State Owls: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Bears defeat Owls 51–24 in Week 7

Darius Hale paced the box score as Bears closed out a 51–24 Week 7 finish.

Central Arkansas Bears 51 2-4 Winner
Final 51–24
Kennesaw State Owls 24 2-4
Winner
Central Arkansas Bears
Final score
51–24
Halftime
Central Arkansas Bears 24–9 Kennesaw State Owls
Top passer
Will McElvain
FantasyHQ MVP
Darius Hale

Top CFB performers · Bears

  • Will McElvain 292.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +7.0 EPA
  • Darius Hale 172.0 yds · 2 TD +11.1 EPA
  • Kylin James 25.0 yds · 1 TD +0.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Owls

  • DeAngelo Hardy 0.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -0.2 EPA
  • Xavier Shepherd 48.0 yds · 1 TD -5.2 EPA
  • Isaac Foster 67.0 yds · 1 TD +5.0 EPA
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Quick answer

Central Arkansas Bears defeated Kennesaw State Owls 51–24 in Week 7, 2022. Final score: Central Arkansas Bears 51, Kennesaw State Owls 24.

Game summary

Central Arkansas Bears rolled past Kennesaw State Owls 51–24 in Week 7 of the 2022 season.

  • Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 292.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.23 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Darius Hale — 172.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Christian Richmond — 12 rec, 156.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Central Arkansas (+0.206/play) vs Kennesaw State (-0.028/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Central Arkansas Bears61861551
Kennesaw State Owls636624

Scoring Map

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

CARKCentral Arkansas Bears
KENNKennesaw State Owls

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Central Arkansas
    Q1TD
    CRChristian Richmond

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Will McElvain pass to Christian Richmond for a touchdown (5 yards)

  2. Kennesaw State
    Q1TD
    IFIsaac Foster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Isaac Foster rushes 9 yards for a touchdown

  3. Central Arkansas
    Q2TD
    CRChristian Richmond

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Will McElvain pass to Christian Richmond for a touchdown (17 yards)

  4. Central Arkansas
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 26
    Score
    15-6

    Field goal good from 43 yards

  5. Central Arkansas
    Q2TD
    DHDarius Hale

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-6

    Darius Hale rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  6. Kennesaw State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 10
    Score
    21-9

    Field goal good from 27 yards

  7. Central Arkansas
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 31
    Score
    24-9

    Field goal good from 48 yards

  8. Kennesaw State
    Q3TD
    YCYesiah Clemons

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-15

    Xavier Shepherd pass to Yesiah Clemons for a touchdown (53 yards)

  9. Central Arkansas
    Q3TD
    KJKylin James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-15

    Kylin James rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  10. Central Arkansas
    Q4TD
    JBJarrod Barnes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-15

    Kylin James pass to Jarrod Barnes for a touchdown (49 yards)

  11. Central Arkansas
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 6
    Score
    39-15

    Field goal good from 23 yards

  12. Kennesaw State
    Q4TD
    XSXavier Shepherd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    39-21

    Xavier Shepherd rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  13. Central Arkansas
    Q4TD
    DHDarius Hale

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    45-21

    Darius Hale rushes 40 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 292.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +7.04 EPA
  • Kylin James (Central Arkansas) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.14 EPA/play +3.14 EPA
  • DeAngelo Hardy (Kennesaw State) — 0.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -0.24 EPA

Rushing

  • Darius Hale (Central Arkansas) — 172.0 yds · 2 TD +0.50 EPA
  • Xavier Shepherd (Kennesaw State) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD -0.35 EPA
  • Isaac Foster (Kennesaw State) — 67.0 yds · 1 TD +0.56 EPA

Receiving

  • Christian Richmond (Central Arkansas) — 12 rec · 156.0 yds +0.94 EPA
  • Jarrod Barnes (Central Arkansas) — 5 rec · 99.0 yds +1.42 EPA
  • Blake Bohannon (Kennesaw State) — 3 rec · 50.0 yds +1.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Will McElvainCentral Arkansas3073.3%2922+0.23+7.04
Kylin JamesCentral Arkansas1100.0%491+3.14+3.14
DeAngelo HardyKennesaw State10.0%00-0.24-0.24
Xavier ShepherdKennesaw State3046.7%2181-0.05-1.46
Clifton McDowellCentral Arkansas250.0%60-1.83-3.66

Team EPA comparison

StatCentral ArkansasKennesaw State
Plays7075
EPA / play+0.206-0.028
Total EPA+14.44-2.13
Success rate58.6%32.0%
Pass EPA / play+0.198-0.055
Rush EPA / play+0.214-0.010
Yards546422

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Central Arkansas660+4.84Pass TD
Q1Kennesaw State520-1.82Punt
Q1Central Arkansas530-0.58Punt
Q1Kennesaw State1148+1.37Rush TD
Q1Central Arkansas1075+5.82Pass TD
Q2Kennesaw State941-0.39Missed FG
Q2Central Arkansas644-0.04Field goal
Q2Kennesaw State32-2.25Punt
Q2Central Arkansas414+2.46Rush TD
Q2Kennesaw State957+0.83Field goal
Q2Central Arkansas655-0.62Field goal
Q3Kennesaw State416-2.24Punt
Q3Central Arkansas844+0.28Punt
Q3Kennesaw State380+7.60Pass TD
Q3Central Arkansas326-3.10Interception
Q3Kennesaw State723-4.44Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Darius Hale rushes 40 yards for a touchdown (+5.88 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Xavier Shepherd pass to Yesiah Clemons for a touchdown (53 yards) (+5.82 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Carlos Allen rushes for 31 yards (4th & 9) (+5.45 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Central Arkansas Bears · Will McElvain pass intercepted (-5.05 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Xavier Shepherd pass intercepted (-3.79 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Clifton McDowell pass intercepted (-3.67 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Isaac Foster rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+3.34 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Kennesaw State Owls · Punt for 34 yards (-3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Central Arkansas Bears controlled the final (51–24) in Week 7.
  • Passing edge: Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 292.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Central Arkansas at 0.206 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 Central Arkansas Bears vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Central Arkansas Bears 51, Kennesaw State Owls 24 in Week 7 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Central Arkansas Bears won with a final score of 51–24.

Where can I find the Central Arkansas Bears vs Kennesaw State Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418647.

Who led Central Arkansas Bears vs Kennesaw State Owls in passing?

Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) led passers with 292.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Central Arkansas Bears

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W

Kennesaw State Owls

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

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