Columbia Lions vs. Lafayette Leopards: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Lafayette Leopards defeated Columbia Lions 24–3 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Columbia Lions 3, Lafayette Leopards 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Columbia Lions	3	0	0	0	3
Lafayette Leopards	0	12	6	3	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 134.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.05 EPA
• Chase Goodwin (Columbia) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -0.60 EPA
• Caden Bell (Columbia) — 85.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -8.23 EPA

Rushing

• Jamar Curtis (Lafayette) — 145.0 yds · 2 TD +0.45 EPA
• Joey Giorgi (Columbia) — 73.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Nahjee Adams (Lafayette) — 67.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Bryson Canty (Columbia) — 3 rec · 33.0 yds -0.61 EPA
• Elijah Steward (Lafayette) — 7 rec · 73.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• Chris Carasia (Lafayette) — 2 rec · 41.0 yds +1.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dean DeNobile	Lafayette	25	60.0%	134	0	+0.08	+2.05
Chase Goodwin	Columbia	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-0.60
Caden Bell	Columbia	25	36.0%	85	0	-0.33	-8.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Columbia	Lafayette
Plays	53	74
EPA / play	-0.302	+0.056
Total EPA	-16.01	+4.11
Success rate	37.7%	41.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.339	+0.082
Rush EPA / play	-0.266	+0.042
Yards	192	430

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Lafayette	4	8	-2.38	Punt
Q1	Columbia	3	8	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Lafayette	6	53	+2.44	Punt
Q1	Columbia	9	39	-0.61	Field goal
Q1	Lafayette	17	85	+7.02	Rush TD
Q2	Columbia	6	15	-1.48	Punt
Q2	Lafayette	2	0	-1.47	Punt
Q2	Columbia	3	2	-2.84	Ended
Q2	Lafayette	6	55	+4.41	Rush TD
Q2	Columbia	6	34	+0.31	Punt
Q2	Lafayette	5	21	+0.40	Ended
Q3	Columbia	8	47	+4.00	Ended
Q3	Lafayette	2	20	+0.20	Ended
Q3	Lafayette	1	15	-6.09	Fumble
Q3	Columbia	3	2	-3.31	Punt
Q3	Lafayette	8	80	+5.67	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Lafayette Leopards · Fumble (-6.09 EPA)
2. Q1 · Lafayette Leopards · Jamar Curtis rushes for 35 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.87 EPA)
3. Q3 · Columbia Lions · Penalty (4th & 5) (+4.59 EPA)
4. Q4 · Columbia Lions · Caden Bell pass to JJ Jenkins for 19 yards (4th & 4) (+4.59 EPA)
5. Q3 · Columbia Lions · Caden Bell pass intercepted (-4.57 EPA)
6. Q3 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Chris Carasia for 30 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.29 EPA)
7. Q4 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Elijah Steward for 23 yards (4th & 7) (+3.31 EPA)
8. Q2 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Jamar Curtis for 7 yards (4th & 3) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Lafayette Leopards controlled the final (24–3) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 134.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Lafayette at 0.056 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 Columbia Lions vs Lafayette Leopards?

Columbia Lions 3, Lafayette Leopards 24 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Columbia Lions vs Lafayette Leopards?

Lafayette Leopards won with a final score of 3–24.

Where can I find the Columbia Lions vs Lafayette Leopards box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540072.

Who led Columbia Lions vs Lafayette Leopards in passing?

Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) led passers with 134.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Columbia Lions at Lafayette Leopards in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.