Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Harvard Crimson: 2022 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Holy Cross Crusaders defeated Harvard Crimson 30–21 in Week 5, 2022. Final score: Holy Cross Crusaders 30, Harvard Crimson 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Holy Cross Crusaders	6	9	6	3	30
Harvard Crimson	6	6	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Charlie Dean (Harvard) — 254.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +10.35 EPA
• Matthew Sluka (Holy Cross) — 308.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +4.20 EPA

Rushing

• Aidan Borguet (Harvard) — 103.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
• Matthew Sluka (Holy Cross) — 79.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Peter Oliver (Holy Cross) — 78.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Kym Wimberly (Harvard) — 9 rec · 99.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Jalen Coker (Holy Cross) — 12 rec · 184.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Justin Shorter (Holy Cross) — 2 rec · 46.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Charlie Dean	Harvard	35	51.4%	254	1	+0.30	+10.35
Matthew Sluka	Holy Cross	35	54.3%	308	2	+0.12	+4.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Holy Cross	Harvard
Plays	66	66
EPA / play	+0.114	+0.078
Total EPA	+7.54	+5.13
Success rate	42.4%	47.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.120	+0.296
Rush EPA / play	+0.108	-0.168
Yards	479	413

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Harvard	7	20	-1.80	Missed FG
Q1	Holy Cross	8	46	-5.12	Ended
Q1	Harvard	4	4	-4.05	Ended
Q1	Holy Cross	1	27	+2.63	Rush TD
Q1	Harvard	5	75	+6.38	Rush TD
Q1	Holy Cross	12	61	+2.39	Punt
Q2	Harvard	3	14	-0.82	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	3	8	-1.83	Punt
Q2	Harvard	8	63	+3.55	Rush TD
Q2	Holy Cross	3	85	+6.97	Pass TD
Q2	Harvard	3	8	-3.86	Fumble
Q2	Holy Cross	4	17	-0.93	Field goal
Q2	Harvard	5	8	-0.37	Ended
Q3	Holy Cross	7	70	+4.35	Pass TD
Q3	Harvard	7	63	+5.00	Ended
Q3	Holy Cross	4	66	+1.57	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Harvard Crimson · Fumble (-6.62 EPA)
2. Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Matthew Sluka pass to Ayir Asante for a touchdown (53 yards) (+5.67 EPA)
3. Q3 · Harvard Crimson · Charlie Dean pass to Kym Wimberly for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.65 EPA)
4. Q1 · Harvard Crimson · Charlie Dean pass to Ledger Hatch for 55 yards (2nd & 9) (+4.63 EPA)
5. Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Punt (-4.17 EPA)
6. Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Matthew Sluka pass to Jalen Coker for 62 yards (1st & 10) (+3.97 EPA)
7. Q1 · Harvard Crimson · Charlie Dean pass to Kym Wimberly for 12 yards (4th & 7) (+3.91 EPA)
8. Q3 · Harvard Crimson · Charlie Dean pass to Tim Dowd for 35 yards (2nd & 15) (+3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Holy Cross Crusaders controlled the final (30–21) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Charlie Dean (Harvard) — 254.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Holy Cross at 0.114 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 Harvard Crimson?

Holy Cross Crusaders 30, Harvard Crimson 21 in Week 5 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Harvard Crimson?

Holy Cross Crusaders won with a final score of 30–21.

Where can I find the Holy Cross Crusaders vs Harvard Crimson box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401418597.

Who led Holy Cross Crusaders vs Harvard Crimson in passing?

Charlie Dean (Harvard) led passers with 254.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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