James Madison Dukes vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

James Madison Dukes defeated East Carolina Pirates 34–14 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: James Madison Dukes 34, East Carolina Pirates 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
James Madison Dukes	6	0	12	12	34
East Carolina Pirates	0	0	6	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Thomas Sirk (151) — 0.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -1.14 EPA
• Bryan Schor (256) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -3.69 EPA
• Gardner Minshew (151) — 0.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -8.88 EPA

Rushing

• Cole Johnson (256) — 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Derrell Scott (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Marcus Marshall (256) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Davon Grayson (151) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Deondre Farrier (151) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Trevon Brown (151) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Thomas Sirk	151	34	61.8%	0	0	-0.03	-1.14
Bryan Schor	256	23	60.9%	0	1	-0.16	-3.69
Gardner Minshew	151	19	36.8%	0	0	-0.47	-8.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	JMU	ECU
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	+2.54	Ended
Q1	256	6	0	+0.97	Rush TD
Q1	151	1	0	-4.64	Interception
Q1	256	8	0	+3.76	Ended
Q1	151	3	0	-2.73	Punt
Q1	256	8	0	-3.53	Ended
Q1	151	4	0	-4.30	Punt
Q2	256	11	0	+1.97	Punt
Q2	151	4	0	-1.60	Missed FG
Q2	256	3	0	-2.09	Punt
Q2	151	12	0	-1.24	Ended
Q2	256	4	0	-1.63	Punt
Q2	151	1	0	-1.43	Punt
Q3	256	1	0	+2.21	Pass TD
Q3	256	9	0	+3.06	Ended
Q3	151	9	0	-2.36	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Thomas Sirk pass intercepted, touchback. Rashad Robinson return for no gain (-6.91 EPA)
2. Q3 · James Madison Dukes · Bryan Schor pass intercepted Bobby Fulp return for a loss of 3 yards to the JMads 17 JMU Penalty, ineligible downfield on pass ( Yards) declined (-6.03 EPA)
3. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Marcus Marshall run for 70 yds for a TD, (Ethan Ratke KICK) (+5.64 EPA)
4. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Cardon Johnson 80 Yd Run (Tyler Gray PAT failed) (+4.75 EPA)
5. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Gardner Minshew pass intercepted Jake Brown return for a loss of 1 yard to the ECaro 40 (-4.64 EPA)
6. Q3 · James Madison Dukes · Cardon Johnson 85 Yd Run (Tyler Gray Kick) (+4.61 EPA)
7. Q3 · James Madison Dukes · Bryan Schor pass complete to Nick Carlton for 15 yds Nick Carlton fumbled, forced by Devon Sutton, recovered by ECaro Devon Sutton (-4.15 EPA)
8. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Darius Pinnix run for a loss of 2 yards to the JMads 36 Darius Pinnix fumbled, recovered by JMads Raven Greene (-4.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• James Madison Dukes controlled the final (34–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Thomas Sirk (151) — yds.
• EPA edge: JMU 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 James Madison Dukes vs East Carolina Pirates?

James Madison Dukes 34, East Carolina Pirates 14 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won James Madison Dukes vs East Carolina Pirates?

James Madison Dukes won with a final score of 34–14.

Where can I find the James Madison Dukes vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400941790.

Who led James Madison Dukes vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Thomas Sirk (151) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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