Holy Cross Crusaders vs. UConn Huskies: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UConn Huskies defeated Holy Cross Crusaders 27–20 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Holy Cross Crusaders 20, UConn Huskies 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Holy Cross Crusaders	3	15	0	0	20
UConn Huskies	6	0	6	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bryant Shirreffs (41) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.87 EPA/play +10.44 EPA
• Peter Pujals (107) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +6.91 EPA
• David Pindell (41) — 0.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.18 EPA

Rushing

• Nate Hopkins (41) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.14 EPA
• Arkeel Newsome (41) — 0.0 yds -0.92 EPA
• David Pindell (41) — 0.0 yds -1.21 EPA

Receiving

• Hergy Mayala (41) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Richie DeNicola (107) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Blaise Bell (107) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryant Shirreffs	41	12	75.0%	0	1	+0.87	+10.44
Peter Pujals	107	51	62.7%	0	1	+0.14	+6.91
David Pindell	41	28	67.9%	0	0	+0.01	+0.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HC	CONN
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	41	1	0	+1.98	Rush TD
Q1	107	1	0	-0.07	Field goal
Q1	41	9	0	+4.47	Ended
Q1	107	12	0	+8.59	Ended
Q1	41	6	0	-2.33	Punt
Q1	107	3	0	-1.84	Punt
Q1	41	3	0	-2.20	Punt
Q2	107	1	0	+1.65	Ended
Q2	41	6	0	-2.30	Ended
Q2	107	4	0	+0.33	Rush TD
Q2	41	3	0	-1.78	Punt
Q2	107	2	0	+2.02	Field goal
Q2	107	10	0	+5.40	Pass TD
Q2	41	3	0	-3.13	Punt
Q2	107	5	0	+3.12	Ended
Q2	41	2	0	-4.53	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Peter Pujals pass complete to Martin Dorsey for 13 yds to the HCrss 33 for a 1ST down CONNECTICUT Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the HCrss 48 for a 1ST down (+7.54 EPA)
2. Q2 · UConn Huskies · David Pindell run for 11 yds to the UConn 34 David Pindell fumbled, forced by Phil Zobrest, recovered by HCrss Nick McBeath (-5.21 EPA)
3. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Peter Pujals pass complete to Blaise Bell for 17 yds Blaise Bell fumbled, forced by Tre Bell, recovered by UConn Santana Sterling (-4.5 EPA)
4. Q3 · UConn Huskies · Nate Hopkins run for no gain to the HCrss 6 (-4.34 EPA)
5. Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Peter Pujals pass complete to Jordan Montgomery for 15 yds to the UConn 25 for a 1ST down (+4.3 EPA)
6. Q2 · UConn Huskies · Cody Wilkinson kickoff for 62 yds , Jordan Swann return for 12 yds to the UConn 21 Jordan Swann fumbled, forced by Jack McCabe, recovered by HCrss Cody Wilkinson (-4.29 EPA)
7. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Peter Pujals run for a loss of 2 yards to the UConn 15 (-3.52 EPA)
8. Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Peter Pujals pass complete to Jordan Montgomery for 13 yds to the UConn 16 for a 1ST down (+3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UConn Huskies controlled the final (27–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bryant Shirreffs (41) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: HC 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 Holy Cross Crusaders vs UConn Huskies?

Holy Cross Crusaders 20, UConn Huskies 27 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs UConn Huskies?

UConn Huskies won with a final score of 20–27.

Where can I find the Holy Cross Crusaders vs UConn Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400941788.

Who led Holy Cross Crusaders vs UConn Huskies in passing?

Bryant Shirreffs (41) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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