East Carolina Pirates vs. Marshall Thundering Herd: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 42–38 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: East Carolina Pirates 42, Marshall Thundering Herd 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Carolina Pirates	6	12	0	18	42
Marshall Thundering Herd	9	12	12	0	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Holton Ahlers (151) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +19.88 EPA
• Grant Wells (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +12.02 EPA
• Tyler Snead (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.04 EPA/play +4.08 EPA

Rushing

• Rasheen Ali (276) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.31 EPA
• Keaton Mitchell (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.59 EPA
• Rahjai Harris (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Corey Gammage (276) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Tyler Snead (151) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Shane Calhoun (151) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Holton Ahlers	151	47	61.7%	0	2	+0.42	+19.88
Grant Wells	276	33	69.7%	0	1	+0.36	+12.02
Tyler Snead	151	2	50.0%	0	1	+2.04	+4.08
Xavier Gaines	276	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.61	-0.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ECU	MRSH
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	276	1	0	-0.55	Ended
Q1	151	3	0	-2.51	Ended
Q1	276	1	0	+3.47	Pass TD
Q1	151	1	0	-0.58	Ended
Q1	276	11	0	-2.18	Punt
Q1	151	3	0	+2.15	Pass TD
Q1	276	2	0	-1.92	Ended
Q1	151	3	0	+0.56	Ended
Q1	276	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	151	4	0	+1.22	Ended
Q1	276	9	0	-0.89	Ended
Q2	151	5	0	+3.52	Pass TD
Q2	151	7	0	+2.44	Punt
Q2	276	3	0	+0.01	Rush TD
Q2	151	6	0	+0.57	Punt
Q2	276	4	0	+6.81	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Keaton Mitchell run for 88 yds for a TD, (Owen Daffer KICK) (+7.7 EPA)
2. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Tyler Snead pass complete to Holton Ahlers for 27 yds for a TD, (Owen Daffer KICK) (+4.68 EPA)
3. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rasheen Ali run for 49 yds for a TD, (Andrew Sanders KICK) (+4.05 EPA)
4. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Holton Ahlers pass complete to Tyler Snead for 24 yds for a TD, (Owen Daffer KICK) (+3.64 EPA)
5. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells pass complete to Corey Gammage for 49 yds to the ECaro 15 for a 1ST down (+3.58 EPA)
6. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells pass complete to Willie Johnson for 19 yds for a TD, (Andrew Sanders KICK) (+3.47 EPA)
7. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells pass incomplete to Talik Keaton (-3.41 EPA)
8. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Andrew Sanders 31 yd FG MISSED (-3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

• East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (42–38) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Holton Ahlers (151) — yds, 2 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 Marshall Thundering Herd?

East Carolina Pirates 42, Marshall Thundering Herd 38 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won East Carolina Pirates vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 42–38.

Where can I find the East Carolina Pirates vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282200.

Who led East Carolina Pirates vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

Holton Ahlers (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 East Carolina Pirates at Marshall Thundering Herd in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.