East Carolina Pirates vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2016 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated East Carolina Pirates 20–15 in Week 3, 2016. Final score: East Carolina Pirates 15, South Carolina Gamecocks 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Carolina Pirates	3	3	0	9	15
South Carolina Gamecocks	15	0	0	3	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Philip Nelson (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +5.59 EPA
• Brandon McIlwain (2579) — 0.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.32 EPA

Rushing

• James Summers (151) — 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Anthony Scott (151) — 0.0 yds -0.84 EPA
• Brandon McIlwain (2579) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Zay Jones (151) — 22 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Quay Johnson (151) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Bryan Edwards (2579) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Philip Nelson	151	58	75.9%	0	1	+0.10	+5.59
Brandon McIlwain	2579	26	61.5%	0	0	+0.01	+0.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ECU	SC
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	151	6	0	+1.29	Field goal
Q1	2579	3	0	-2.40	Punt
Q1	151	5	0	+1.70	Ended
Q1	2579	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	151	5	0	+0.93	Ended
Q1	2579	5	0	-1.27	Rush TD
Q1	151	4	0	-4.11	Fumble
Q1	2579	6	0	+4.55	Rush TD
Q1	151	4	0	-1.20	Punt
Q2	2579	5	0	+1.29	Ended
Q2	151	4	0	-0.55	Punt
Q2	2579	3	0	-2.41	Punt
Q2	151	9	0	-4.36	Field goal
Q2	2579	4	0	-5.58	Ended
Q2	151	12	0	+2.31	Ended
Q3	2579	5	0	-0.92	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson pass intercepted, touchback. Jamarcus King return for no gain (-7.16 EPA)
2. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Anthony Scott run for 5 yds Anthony Scott fumbled, forced by Antoine Wilder, recovered by SCaro D.J. Smith (-6.72 EPA)
3. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson sacked by Chris Lammons for a loss of 10 yards to the ECaro 29 Philip Nelson fumbled, recovered by SCaro Dante Sawyer , return for 0 yards (-5.74 EPA)
4. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Davis Plowman 25 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Ulric Jones (-4.71 EPA)
5. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson pass intercepted Chris Lammons return for no gain to the SCaro 1 (-4.29 EPA)
6. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Brandon McIlwain run for no gain to the SCaro 44 (-3.91 EPA)
7. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson pass complete to Jimmy Williams for 27 yds to the ECaro 48 for a 1ST down (+3.27 EPA)
8. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · David Williams run for 25 yds to the ECaro 15 for a 1ST down (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (20–15) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Philip Nelson (151) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: ECU at 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 East Carolina Pirates vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

East Carolina Pirates 15, South Carolina Gamecocks 20 in Week 3 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won East Carolina Pirates vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 15–20.

Where can I find the East Carolina Pirates vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400868999.

Who led East Carolina Pirates vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Philip Nelson (151) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for East Carolina Pirates at South Carolina Gamecocks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.