Central Connecticut Blue Devils 24–35 Merrimack Warriors: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2023

Quick answer

Merrimack Warriors defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 35–24 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Central Connecticut Blue Devils 24, Merrimack Warriors 35.

Game summary

Merrimack Warriors beat Central Connecticut Blue Devils 35–24 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Malakai Anthony (Merrimack) — 186.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.12 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tyvon Edmonds Jr. — 67.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Davion Johnson — 6 rec, 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: Merrimack (+0.248/play) vs Central Connecticut (+0.100/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Connecticut Blue Devils	6	0	12	0	24
Merrimack Warriors	12	6	12	6	35

Scoring Map

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

CCSUCentral Connecticut Blue Devils

MRMKMerrimack Warriors

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Central Connecticut
Q1TD
MJMatt Jenner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Matt Jenner rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Merrimack
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rushing touchdown
Merrimack
Q1TD
TETyvon Edmonds Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Tyvon Edmonds Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Merrimack
Q2TD
SSSeth Sweitzer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Malakai Anthony pass to Seth Sweitzer for a touchdown (12 yards)
Merrimack
Q3TD
DWDonovan Wadley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Malakai Anthony pass to Donovan Wadley for a touchdown (53 yards)
Central Connecticut
Q3TD
PCPeter Cleary
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Matt Jenner pass to Peter Cleary for a touchdown (7 yards)
Merrimack
Q3TD
DWDonovan Wadley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Malakai Anthony pass to Donovan Wadley for a touchdown (39 yards)
Central Connecticut
Q3TD
EHElijah Howard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Matt Jenner pass to Elijah Howard for a touchdown (18 yards)
Merrimack
Q4TD
TETyvon Edmonds Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Tyvon Edmonds Jr. rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Malakai Anthony (Merrimack) — 186.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.12 EPA/play +14.53 EPA
Matt Jenner (Central Connecticut) — 152.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +2.22 EPA
Ricky Ortega (Central Connecticut) — 8.0 yds · +0.21 EPA/play +0.21 EPA

Rushing

Tyvon Edmonds Jr. (Merrimack) — 67.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
Elijah Howard (Central Connecticut) — 67.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Matt Jenner (Central Connecticut) — 57.0 yds · 1 TD +0.64 EPA

Receiving

Davion Johnson (Central Connecticut) — 6 rec · 70.0 yds +0.03 EPA
Donovan Wadley (Merrimack) — 4 rec · 113.0 yds +1.48 EPA
Seth Sweitzer (Merrimack) — 4 rec · 62.0 yds +1.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malakai Anthony	Merrimack	13	84.6%	186	3	+1.12	+14.53
Matt Jenner	Central Connecticut	18	61.1%	152	2	+0.12	+2.22
Ricky Ortega	Central Connecticut	1	100.0%	8	0	+0.21	+0.21
incomplete	Merrimack	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.57	-1.72
incomplete	Central Connecticut	5	0.0%	0	0	-1.20	-5.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Connecticut	Merrimack
Plays	56	56
EPA / play	+0.100	+0.248
Total EPA	+5.62	+13.90
Success rate	58.9%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.148	+0.801
Rush EPA / play	+0.287	+0.027
Yards	334	346

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Connecticut	12	80	+5.74	Rush TD
Q1	Merrimack	12	53	+7.08	Rush TD
Q1	Central Connecticut	5	11	-2.48	Punt
Q2	Merrimack	3	3	-2.57	Punt
Q2	Central Connecticut	3	5	-2.72	Punt
Q2	Merrimack	11	93	+7.85	Pass TD
Q2	Central Connecticut	3	3	-0.45	Punt
Q2	Merrimack	3	5	-1.11	Punt
Q2	Central Connecticut	5	60	-0.97	Ended
Q3	Merrimack	4	64	+4.94	Pass TD
Q3	Central Connecticut	8	77	+7.03	Pass TD
Q3	Merrimack	1	39	+3.09	Pass TD
Q3	Central Connecticut	10	75	+6.70	Pass TD
Q3	Merrimack	9	47	-0.21	Missed FG
Q4	Central Connecticut	3	-6	-3.09	Punt
Q4	Merrimack	8	44	+1.01	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Punt (-5.31 EPA)
Q3 · Merrimack Warriors · Malakai Anthony pass to Donovan Wadley for a touchdown (53 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
Q2 · Merrimack Warriors · Malakai Anthony pass to Seth Sweitzer for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.95 EPA)
Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Malakai Anthony pass to Seth Sweitzer for 34 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.54 EPA)
Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Brendon Wyatt rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 3) (-3.46 EPA)
Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Matt Jenner pass to Malik Thomas for 37 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.38 EPA)
Q4 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Matt Jenner pass intercepted (-3.1 EPA)
Q3 · Merrimack Warriors · Malakai Anthony pass to Donovan Wadley for a touchdown (39 yards) (+3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

Merrimack Warriors controlled the final (35–24) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Malakai Anthony (Merrimack) — 186.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Merrimack at 0.248 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 Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Merrimack Warriors?

Central Connecticut Blue Devils 24, Merrimack Warriors 35 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Merrimack Warriors?

Merrimack Warriors won with a final score of 24–35.

Where can I find the Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Merrimack Warriors box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540010.

Who led Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Merrimack Warriors in passing?

Malakai Anthony (Merrimack) led passers with 186.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Merrimack Warriors in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.