text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_15847691_2 (first_downs VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the total number of first down on October 23?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(first_downs) FROM table_15847691_2 WHERE date = "October 23"