Holy Cross Crusaders 31–17 Merrimack Warriors: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Holy Cross Crusaders defeated Merrimack Warriors 31–17 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Holy Cross Crusaders 31, Merrimack Warriors 17.

Game summary

Holy Cross Crusaders rolled past Merrimack Warriors 31–17 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Matthew Sluka (Holy Cross) — 242.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.47 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Matthew Sluka — 87.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jacari Carter — 3 rec, 52.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Holy Cross Crusaders	9	9	3	6	31
Merrimack Warriors	3	6	2	6	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

HCHoly Cross Crusaders

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 23

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 13

MRMKMerrimack Warriors

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Holy Cross
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 37 yards
Merrimack
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 40 yards
Holy Cross
Q1TD
MSMatthew Sluka
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
Matthew Sluka rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Holy Cross
Q2TD
AAAyir Asante
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-3
Matthew Sluka pass to Ayir Asante for a touchdown (24 yards)
Holy Cross
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
18-3
Field goal good from 26 yards
Merrimack
Q2TD
PCPat Conroy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Jack Zergiotis pass to Pat Conroy for a touchdown (18 yards)
Merrimack
Q3Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
18-11
Punt results in a safety
Holy Cross
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
21-11
Field goal good from 30 yards
Holy Cross
Q4TD
JCJalen Coker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-11
Matthew Sluka pass to Jalen Coker for a touchdown (46 yards)
Merrimack
Q4TD
JCJacari Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-17
Jack Zergiotis pass to Jacari Carter for a touchdown (33 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Matthew Sluka (Holy Cross) — 242.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +10.28 EPA
Jack Zergiotis (Merrimack) — 183.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.33 EPA
Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 17.0 yds · -0.90 EPA/play -3.59 EPA

Rushing

Matthew Sluka (Holy Cross) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
Peter Oliver (Holy Cross) — 73.0 yds +0.02 EPA
Jack Zergiotis (Merrimack) — 83.0 yds +0.86 EPA

Receiving

Jacari Carter (Merrimack) — 3 rec · 52.0 yds +0.26 EPA
Jalen Coker (Holy Cross) — 3 rec · 60.0 yds +0.53 EPA
Hayden Fisher (Merrimack) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matthew Sluka	Holy Cross	22	59.1%	242	2	+0.47	+10.28
Jack Zergiotis	Merrimack	30	50.0%	183	2	+0.04	+1.33
Joe Pesansky	Holy Cross	4	50.0%	17	0	-0.90	-3.59
Gavin McCusker	Merrimack	1	0.0%	0	0	-4.34	-4.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Holy Cross	Merrimack
Plays	70	55
EPA / play	+0.136	+0.136
Total EPA	+9.52	+7.47
Success rate	45.7%	38.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.257	-0.097
Rush EPA / play	+0.064	+0.436
Yards	495	352

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Holy Cross	9	55	+0.84	Field goal
Q1	Merrimack	6	47	+0.01	Field goal
Q1	Holy Cross	10	75	+5.92	Rush TD
Q1	Merrimack	3	15	-0.92	Punt
Q1	Holy Cross	3	63	+5.02	Pass TD
Q2	Merrimack	5	19	-1.61	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	15	64	+0.58	Field goal
Q2	Merrimack	8	65	+7.43	Pass TD
Q2	Holy Cross	3	31	+0.96	Missed FG
Q3	Merrimack	3	-5	-2.76	Blocked Punt (Safety)
Q3	Holy Cross	6	22	-3.36	Interception
Q3	Merrimack	12	76	+1.68	Interception
Q3	Holy Cross	8	80	+1.81	Field goal
Q3	Merrimack	8	54	-1.61	Interception
Q4	Holy Cross	6	80	+3.77	Pass TD
Q4	Merrimack	3	7	-1.56	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Jack Zergiotis pass intercepted (-5.61 EPA)
Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Jack Zergiotis pass to Jacari Carter for a touchdown (33 yards) (+5.09 EPA)
Q2 · Merrimack Warriors · Jack Zergiotis pass to Pat Conroy for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.78 EPA)
Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Matthew Sluka pass intercepted (-4.68 EPA)
Q3 · Merrimack Warriors · Gavin McCusker pass intercepted (-4.34 EPA)
Q3 · Merrimack Warriors · Jack Zergiotis rushes for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.07 EPA)
Q3 · Merrimack Warriors · E'Lijah Gray rushes for 13 yards (4th & 2) (+3.56 EPA)
Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Matthew Sluka pass to Jalen Coker for a touchdown (46 yards) (+3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

Holy Cross Crusaders controlled the final (31–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Matthew Sluka (Holy Cross) — 242.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Holy Cross at 0.136 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 Merrimack Warriors?

Holy Cross Crusaders 31, Merrimack Warriors 17 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Merrimack Warriors?

Holy Cross Crusaders won with a final score of 31–17.

Where can I find the Holy Cross Crusaders vs Merrimack Warriors box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401435072.

Who led Holy Cross Crusaders vs Merrimack Warriors in passing?

Matthew Sluka (Holy Cross) led passers with 242.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Holy Cross Crusaders at Merrimack Warriors in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.