UAlbany Great Danes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated UAlbany Great Danes 21–17 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: UAlbany Great Danes 17, Marshall Thundering Herd 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UAlbany Great Danes	0	3	12	0	17
Marshall Thundering Herd	0	0	12	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cam Fancher (Marshall) — 268.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.05 EPA
• Reese Poffenbarger (UAlbany) — 144.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -7.46 EPA

Rushing

• Rasheen Ali (Marshall) — 169.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA
• Nate Larkins (UAlbany) — 39.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Reese Poffenbarger (UAlbany) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD +0.82 EPA

Receiving

• Cade Conley (Marshall) — 7 rec · 79.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Chuck Montgomery (Marshall) — 6 rec · 81.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Brevin Easton (UAlbany) — 6 rec · 43.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cam Fancher	Marshall	35	77.1%	268	1	+0.09	+3.05
Reese Poffenbarger	UAlbany	45	48.9%	144	1	-0.17	-7.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UAlbany	Marshall
Plays	72	60
EPA / play	-0.111	+0.059
Total EPA	-8.02	+3.56
Success rate	33.3%	53.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.166	+0.087
Rush EPA / play	-0.021	+0.020
Yards	294	447

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Marshall	4	72	+2.46	Punt
Q1	UAlbany	7	0	-4.59	Punt
Q1	Marshall	3	2	-2.94	Punt
Q1	UAlbany	3	0	-2.48	Ended
Q1	Marshall	6	43	+0.16	Ended
Q1	Marshall	1	0	-2.85	Ended
Q1	UAlbany	13	66	+2.02	Missed FG
Q2	Marshall	5	19	-0.83	Punt
Q2	UAlbany	3	6	-1.44	Punt
Q2	Marshall	6	30	-1.05	Punt
Q2	UAlbany	3	12	-0.61	Punt
Q2	Marshall	6	35	-1.96	Ended
Q2	UAlbany	5	16	-1.08	Field goal
Q2	Marshall	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	UAlbany	11	75	+5.97	Pass TD
Q3	Marshall	8	65	+5.72	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UAlbany Great Danes · Reese Poffenbarger rushes 54 yards for a touchdown (+6.29 EPA)
2. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rasheen Ali rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+5.18 EPA)
3. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rasheen Ali rushes for 63 yards (1st & 10) (+3.81 EPA)
4. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Cam Fancher pass intercepted (-3.56 EPA)
5. Q1 · UAlbany Great Danes · Reese Poffenbarger pass to Faysal Aden for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.12 EPA)
6. Q3 · UAlbany Great Danes · Reese Poffenbarger pass to Jackson Parker for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.12 EPA)
7. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Cam Fancher — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.85 EPA)
8. Q3 · UAlbany Great Danes · Reese Poffenbarger pass to Caden Burti for 15 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (21–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cam Fancher (Marshall) — 268.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Marshall at 0.059 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 UAlbany Great Danes vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

UAlbany Great Danes 17, Marshall Thundering Herd 21 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UAlbany Great Danes vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 17–21.

Where can I find the UAlbany Great Danes vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531838.

Who led UAlbany Great Danes vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

Cam Fancher (Marshall) led passers with 268.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UAlbany Great Danes at Marshall Thundering Herd in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.