Hampton Pirates vs. Howard Bison: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Hampton Pirates defeated Howard Bison 35–34 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Hampton Pirates 35, Howard Bison 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Hampton Pirates	0	12	6	12	35
Howard Bison	6	12	9	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Quinton Williams (Howard) — 306.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.90 EPA/play +24.23 EPA
• Kasey Hawthorne (Howard) — 2.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +0.57 EPA
• Christopher Zellous (Hampton) — 135.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -2.06 EPA

Rushing

• Jarett Hunter (Howard) — 69.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Darran Butts (Hampton) — 77.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
• Christopher Zellous (Hampton) — 56.0 yds · 2 TD -0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Paul Woods (Hampton) — 5 rec · 84.0 yds +1.58 EPA
• Kasey Hawthorne (Howard) — 3 rec · 67.0 yds +0.84 EPA
• Breylin Smith (Howard) — 2 rec · 46.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Quinton Williams	Howard	27	70.4%	306	2	+0.90	+24.23
Kasey Hawthorne	Howard	1	100.0%	2	1	+0.57	+0.57
Christopher Zellous	Hampton	18	61.1%	135	1	-0.11	-2.06
incomplete	Hampton	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.02	-6.15
incomplete	Howard	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.97	-9.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Hampton	Howard
Plays	59	77
EPA / play	+0.049	+0.093
Total EPA	+2.87	+7.15
Success rate	45.8%	41.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.342	+0.329
Rush EPA / play	+0.317	-0.162
Yards	393	433

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Hampton	6	14	-2.34	Punt
Q1	Howard	14	81	+5.70	Pass TD
Q1	Hampton	3	5	-2.34	Punt
Q1	Howard	6	25	-1.73	Punt
Q1	Hampton	4	30	-3.81	Fumble
Q2	Howard	2	50	+3.53	Pass TD
Q2	Hampton	6	61	+5.38	Rush TD
Q2	Howard	2	0	-2.46	Punt
Q2	Hampton	4	10	-2.05	Punt
Q2	Howard	12	63	+4.02	Rush TD
Q2	Hampton	9	60	+5.17	Rush TD
Q3	Howard	9	75	+5.71	Pass TD
Q3	Hampton	3	8	-1.85	Punt
Q3	Howard	6	58	+1.10	Field goal
Q3	Hampton	1	93	+8.66	Rush TD
Q3	Howard	11	75	+2.57	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Hampton Pirates · Elijah Burris rushes 93 yards for a touchdown (+8.66 EPA)
2. Q2 · Hampton Pirates · Fumble (-6.1 EPA)
3. Q4 · Hampton Pirates · Christopher Zellous pass to Paul Woods for a touchdown (12 yards) (+5.4 EPA)
4. Q2 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams pass to Kasey Hawthorne for a touchdown (52 yards) (+4.5 EPA)
5. Q4 · Hampton Pirates · Christopher Zellous pass intercepted (-4.33 EPA)
6. Q4 · Howard Bison · Aaron Bickerton rushes for a loss of 21 yards (4th & 8) (-4.15 EPA)
7. Q3 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams pass to Breylin Smith for 33 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.96 EPA)
8. Q1 · Howard Bison · Quinton Williams pass to Jarett Hunter for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Hampton Pirates controlled the final (35–34) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Quinton Williams (Howard) — 306.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Howard at 0.093 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 Hampton Pirates vs Howard Bison?

Hampton Pirates 35, Howard Bison 34 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Hampton Pirates vs Howard Bison?

Hampton Pirates won with a final score of 35–34.

Where can I find the Hampton Pirates vs Howard Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401534851.

Who led Hampton Pirates vs Howard Bison in passing?

Quinton Williams (Howard) led passers with 306.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Hampton Pirates at Howard Bison in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.