BYU Cougars vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated BYU Cougars 33–17 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: BYU Cougars 17, East Carolina Pirates 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	6	3	0	6	17
East Carolina Pirates	6	3	6	12	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gardner Minshew (151) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +5.11 EPA
• Thomas Sirk (151) — 0.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +0.98 EPA
• Tanner Mangum (252) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -5.25 EPA

Rushing

• Ula Tolutau (252) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Devin Anderson (151) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• KJ Hall (252) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Aleva Hifo (252) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• Davon Grayson (151) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Trevon Brown (151) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gardner Minshew	151	10	60.0%	0	2	+0.51	+5.11
Thomas Sirk	151	21	61.9%	0	0	+0.05	+0.98
Tanner Mangum	252	43	60.5%	0	2	-0.12	-5.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	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	3	0	+3.12	Rush TD
Q1	252	6	0	+1.38	Pass TD
Q1	151	9	0	+4.38	Ended
Q1	252	4	0	-0.48	Ended
Q1	151	2	0	-4.76	Fumble
Q1	252	17	0	-1.23	Field goal
Q2	151	7	0	-0.57	Field goal
Q2	252	5	0	-1.42	Punt
Q2	151	11	0	+1.31	Field goal
Q3	252	3	0	-2.28	Missed FG
Q3	151	6	0	+1.79	Field goal
Q3	252	5	0	+2.04	Ended
Q3	151	9	0	+0.24	Ended
Q3	252	3	0	-2.64	Punt
Q3	151	7	0	-5.35	Ended
Q4	252	7	0	-2.67	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass intercepted Cannon Gibbs return for 25 yds to the BYU 12 (-5.62 EPA)
2. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Aleva Hifo for 46 yds to the ECaro 28 for a 1ST down (+5.23 EPA)
3. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Thomas Sirk pass complete to Quay Johnson for 14 yds Quay Johnson fumbled, forced by Zayne Anderson, recovered by BYU Adam Pulsipher (-4.28 EPA)
4. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass incomplete to Jonah Trinnaman, broken up by Shaun James (-3.37 EPA)
5. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Thomas Sirk pass complete to Trevon Brown for 41 yds to the BYU 21 for a 1ST down (+3.25 EPA)
6. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Matt Bushman for 12 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (+3.24 EPA)
7. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Rhett Almond 41 yd FG MISSED (-3.12 EPA)
8. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Thomas Sirk pass incomplete to Trevon Brown, broken up by Dayan Ghanwoloku (-3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (33–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Gardner Minshew (151) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU 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 BYU Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates?

BYU Cougars 17, East Carolina Pirates 33 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 17–33.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400941828.

Who led BYU Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Gardner Minshew (151) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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