Marshall Thundering Herd vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated East Carolina Pirates 31–13 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 31, East Carolina Pirates 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Marshall Thundering Herd	0	9	0	18	31
East Carolina Pirates	0	9	3	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chuck Montgomery (Marshall) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.93 EPA/play +5.93 EPA
• Cam Fancher (Marshall) — 178.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +4.30 EPA
• TJ McMahon (Marshall) — 8.0 yds · +0.68 EPA/play +0.68 EPA

Rushing

• Rasheen Ali (Marshall) — 86.0 yds · 3 TD -0.34 EPA
• Mason Garcia (East Carolina) — 123.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Cam Fancher (Marshall) — 40.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Caleb McMillan (Marshall) — 4 rec · 85.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• Jsi Hatfield (East Carolina) — 4 rec · 57.0 yds +1.15 EPA
• Rasheen Ali (Marshall) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chuck Montgomery	Marshall	1	100.0%	75	1	+5.93	+5.93
Cam Fancher	Marshall	27	55.6%	178	0	+0.16	+4.30
TJ McMahon	Marshall	1	100.0%	8	0	+0.68	+0.68
Alex Flinn	East Carolina	9	33.3%	53	0	-0.25	-2.26
Mason Garcia	East Carolina	24	41.7%	57	1	-0.62	-14.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Marshall	East Carolina
Plays	65	68
EPA / play	-0.003	-0.331
Total EPA	-0.20	-22.47
Success rate	30.8%	30.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.376	-0.521
Rush EPA / play	-0.308	-0.151
Yards	398	269

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Carolina	3	8	-1.86	Punt
Q1	Marshall	7	23	-4.22	Ended
Q1	East Carolina	8	36	-3.32	Ended
Q1	Marshall	5	7	-3.06	Missed FG
Q1	East Carolina	3	7	-1.96	Punt
Q1	Marshall	12	79	+6.13	Rush TD
Q2	East Carolina	3	1	-2.69	Punt
Q2	Marshall	9	63	+1.41	Field goal
Q2	East Carolina	4	53	+0.23	Field goal
Q2	Marshall	2	-7	-4.96	Fumble
Q2	East Carolina	3	3	+1.25	Pass TD
Q2	Marshall	5	25	+0.08	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	6	13	-0.91	Ended
Q3	Marshall	6	32	+0.07	Ended
Q3	East Carolina	10	58	+0.86	Field goal
Q3	Marshall	3	4	-2.34	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Chuck Montgomery pass to Caleb McMillan for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.93 EPA)
2. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rasheen Ali rushes 56 yards for a touchdown (+5.22 EPA)
3. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Fumble (-4.53 EPA)
4. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Mason Garcia pass intercepted (-4.3 EPA)
5. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Cam Fancher pass to Jayden Harrison for 29 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.98 EPA)
6. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass to Jsi Hatfield for 15 yards (4th & 10) (+3.77 EPA)
7. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Punt (+3.66 EPA)
8. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rasheen Ali rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (31–13) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Chuck Montgomery (Marshall) — 75.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Marshall at -0.003 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 Marshall Thundering Herd vs East Carolina Pirates?

Marshall Thundering Herd 31, East Carolina Pirates 13 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs East Carolina Pirates?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 31–13.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531411.

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

Chuck Montgomery (Marshall) led passers with 75.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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