East Carolina Pirates 28–43 App State Mountaineers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

App State Mountaineers defeated East Carolina Pirates 43–28 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: East Carolina Pirates 28, App State Mountaineers 43.

Game summary

App State Mountaineers rolled past East Carolina Pirates 43–28 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Joey Aguilar (App State) — 234.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nate Noel — 193.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jhari Patterson — 4 rec, 44.0 yds.
EPA edge: App State (+0.166/play) vs East Carolina (-0.163/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Carolina Pirates	6	6	0	0	28
App State Mountaineers	9	12	24	6	43

Scoring Map

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

ECUEast Carolina Pirates

OPP EZ

+3OPP 19

OPP EZ

APPApp State Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

East Carolina
Q1TD
RHRahjai Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Rahjai Harris rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
App State
Q1TD
NNNate Noel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Nate Noel rushes 68 yards for a touchdown
App State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 36 yards
App State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Interception returned for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q2TD
RHRahjai Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Rahjai Harris rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
App State
Q2TD
KRKanye Roberts
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Kanye Roberts rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
App State
Q3TD
KRKaedin Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Joey Aguilar pass to Kaedin Robinson for a touchdown (34 yards)
App State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Fumble returned for a touchdown
App State
Q3TD
MTMilan Tucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-39
Joey Aguilar pass to Milan Tucker for a touchdown (35 yards)
App State
Q3TD
JAJoey Aguilar
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-45
Joey Aguilar rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
App State
Q4TD
DLDavid Larkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-51
Joey Aguilar pass to David Larkins for a touchdown (6 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Joey Aguilar (App State) — 234.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +8.64 EPA
Mason Garcia (East Carolina) — -4.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -1.77 EPA
Alex Flinn (East Carolina) — 154.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -13.15 EPA

Rushing

Nate Noel (App State) — 193.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
Rahjai Harris (East Carolina) — 58.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA
Alex Flinn (East Carolina) — 46.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Receiving

Jhari Patterson (East Carolina) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds +0.14 EPA
Jaylen Johnson (East Carolina) — 3 rec · 43.0 yds -0.19 EPA
Chase Sowell (East Carolina) — 4 rec · 26.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joey Aguilar	App State	28	57.1%	234	3	+0.31	+8.64
Mason Garcia	East Carolina	3	66.7%	-4	0	-0.59	-1.77
Alex Flinn	East Carolina	32	53.1%	154	0	-0.41	-13.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Carolina	App State
Plays	58	72
EPA / play	-0.163	+0.166
Total EPA	-9.46	+11.94
Success rate	34.5%	41.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.426	+0.102
Rush EPA / play	+0.237	+0.209
Yards	300	495

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Carolina	9	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	App State	2	75	+6.48	Rush TD
Q1	East Carolina	2	3	-3.25	Interception
Q1	App State	9	50	+0.90	Field goal
Q1	East Carolina	3	7	-1.93	Punt
Q1	App State	5	36	-3.26	Ended
Q2	East Carolina	3	14	-1.55	Punt
Q2	App State	3	3	-2.18	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	5	20	-1.99	Punt
Q2	App State	3	12	-6.52	Touchdown
Q2	App State	4	25	-0.44	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	9	97	+7.94	Rush TD
Q2	App State	4	46	+5.09	Rush TD
Q2	East Carolina	4	9	-1.10	Ended
Q3	App State	7	57	+3.94	Pass TD
Q3	East Carolina	2	8	-3.24	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · App State Mountaineers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.0 EPA)
Q1 · App State Mountaineers · Nate Noel rushes 68 yards for a touchdown (+5.8 EPA)
Q2 · App State Mountaineers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.68 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass intercepted (-5.42 EPA)
Q2 · App State Mountaineers · Kanye Roberts rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+4.27 EPA)
Q3 · App State Mountaineers · Joey Aguilar pass to Milan Tucker for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.89 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass intercepted (-3.66 EPA)
Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass to Jaylen Johnson for 39 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

App State Mountaineers controlled the final (43–28) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Joey Aguilar (App State) — 234.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: App State at 0.166 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 East Carolina Pirates vs App State Mountaineers?

East Carolina Pirates 28, App State Mountaineers 43 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won East Carolina Pirates vs App State Mountaineers?

App State Mountaineers won with a final score of 28–43.

Where can I find the East Carolina Pirates vs App State Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531412.

Who led East Carolina Pirates vs App State Mountaineers in passing?

Joey Aguilar (App State) led passers with 234.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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