McNeese Cowboys vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers: 2023 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated McNeese Cowboys 31–28 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: McNeese Cowboys 28, Eastern Illinois Panthers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
McNeese Cowboys	12	12	0	0	28
Eastern Illinois Panthers	6	6	0	15	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nate Glantz (McNeese) — 163.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +6.28 EPA
• Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 123.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.26 EPA
• incomplete (McNeese) — 0.0 yds · -1.24 EPA/play -7.44 EPA

Rushing

• MJ Flowers (Eastern Illinois) — 276.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
• D'Angelo Durham (McNeese) — 90.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Coleby Hamm (McNeese) — 131.0 yds · 1 TD +1.25 EPA

Receiving

• Eli Mirza (Eastern Illinois) — 8 rec · 67.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Jon McCall (McNeese) — 4 rec · 75.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Justin Thomas (Eastern Illinois) — 3 rec · 18.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Glantz	McNeese	19	63.2%	163	1	+0.33	+6.28
Pierce Holley	Eastern Illinois	30	70.0%	123	0	+0.01	+0.26
incomplete	McNeese	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.24	-7.44
incomplete	Eastern Illinois	10	0.0%	0	0	-1.17	-11.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	McNeese	Eastern Illinois
Plays	58	87
EPA / play	+0.275	+0.152
Total EPA	+15.93	+13.26
Success rate	53.4%	48.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.072	-0.286
Rush EPA / play	+0.439	+0.526
Yards	475	466

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	McNeese	5	16	-2.01	Ended
Q1	Eastern Illinois	3	82	+6.53	Ended
Q1	McNeese	5	75	+6.50	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Illinois	13	48	-3.16	Ended
Q1	McNeese	7	66	+4.49	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Illinois	9	34	-1.21	Punt
Q2	McNeese	11	104	+7.63	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	7	38	-0.14	Punt
Q2	McNeese	2	80	+6.29	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	15	60	+4.11	Rush TD
Q3	Eastern Illinois	7	29	-1.25	Punt
Q3	McNeese	6	34	-0.14	Punt
Q3	Eastern Illinois	3	7	-2.21	Punt
Q3	McNeese	7	29	-3.05	Ended
Q3	Eastern Illinois	10	53	+2.41	Ended
Q4	McNeese	8	44	-0.78	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · McNeese Cowboys · Coleby Hamm rushes 72 yards for a touchdown (+5.61 EPA)
2. Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · MJ Flowers rushes for 65 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.96 EPA)
3. Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Eli Mirza rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+4.73 EPA)
4. Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Juwon Farri rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+3.45 EPA)
5. Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to Anthony Manaves for 13 yards (4th & 3) (+3.42 EPA)
6. Q4 · McNeese Cowboys · D'Angelo Durham rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.3 EPA)
7. Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · incomplete to Justin Bowick — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.16 EPA)
8. Q2 · McNeese Cowboys · Nate Glantz pass to Jon McCall for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Eastern Illinois Panthers controlled the final (31–28) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Nate Glantz (McNeese) — 163.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: McNeese at 0.275 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 McNeese Cowboys vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

McNeese Cowboys 28, Eastern Illinois Panthers 31 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won McNeese Cowboys vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Eastern Illinois Panthers won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the McNeese Cowboys vs Eastern Illinois Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540390.

Who led McNeese Cowboys vs Eastern Illinois Panthers in passing?

Nate Glantz (McNeese) led passers with 163.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for McNeese Cowboys at Eastern Illinois Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.