Merrimack Warriors vs. Wagner Seahawks: 2023 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Wagner Seahawks defeated Merrimack Warriors 30–27 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Merrimack Warriors 27, Wagner Seahawks 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Merrimack Warriors	6	0	0	6	27
Wagner Seahawks	0	9	12	12	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gavin McCusker (Merrimack) — 175.0 yds · +0.47 EPA/play +7.13 EPA
• Steven Krajewski (Wagner) — 115.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.76 EPA
• incomplete (Merrimack) — 0.0 yds · -0.86 EPA/play -4.30 EPA

Rushing

• Tyvon Edmonds Jr. (Merrimack) — 81.0 yds · 2 TD -0.20 EPA
• Zachary Palmer-Smith (Wagner) — 69.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Steven Krajewski (Wagner) — 41.0 yds · 2 TD +0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Jaylen Bonelli (Wagner) — 5 rec · 48.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Donovan Wadley (Merrimack) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Trevor Shorter (Wagner) — 1 rec · 16.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gavin McCusker	Merrimack	15	73.3%	175	0	+0.47	+7.13
Steven Krajewski	Wagner	21	66.7%	115	2	+0.08	+1.76
incomplete	Merrimack	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.86	-4.30
incomplete	Wagner	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.94	-5.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Merrimack	Wagner
Plays	61	60
EPA / play	-0.234	-0.060
Total EPA	-14.30	-3.60
Success rate	34.4%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.101	-0.143
Rush EPA / play	-0.411	+0.008
Yards	287	279

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wagner	4	11	-2.64	Punt
Q1	Merrimack	3	9	-1.45	Punt
Q1	Wagner	2	4	-1.31	Punt
Q1	Merrimack	7	19	-2.16	Punt
Q1	Wagner	1	-4	-4.97	Fumble
Q1	Merrimack	2	8	+1.78	Rush TD
Q1	Wagner	3	8	-1.83	Punt
Q1	Merrimack	3	5	-2.52	Punt
Q1	Wagner	9	81	+6.78	Pass TD
Q2	Merrimack	3	9	-1.24	Punt
Q2	Wagner	4	9	-2.54	Punt
Q2	Merrimack	2	11	-4.75	Fumble
Q2	Wagner	3	-2	-3.29	Field goal
Q2	Merrimack	3	-3	-2.07	Punt
Q2	Wagner	3	4	-2.13	Punt
Q2	Merrimack	8	30	+0.28	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Gavin McCusker pass intercepted (-7.22 EPA)
2. Q4 · Wagner Seahawks · Steven Krajewski pass to Jaylen Bonelli for a touchdown (21 yards) (+5.72 EPA)
3. Q3 · Wagner Seahawks · Punt return touchdown (-5.41 EPA)
4. Q1 · Wagner Seahawks · Fumble (-4.97 EPA)
5. Q2 · Merrimack Warriors · Fumble (-4.62 EPA)
6. Q1 · Wagner Seahawks · Jaylen Bonelli rushes for 38 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.51 EPA)
7. Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Cole Peterson rushes for a loss of 10 yards (4th & 2) (-3.14 EPA)
8. Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Gavin McCusker pass to LJ Robinson for 11 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wagner Seahawks controlled the final (30–27) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Gavin McCusker (Merrimack) — 175.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Wagner at -0.06 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 Merrimack Warriors vs Wagner Seahawks?

Merrimack Warriors 27, Wagner Seahawks 30 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Merrimack Warriors vs Wagner Seahawks?

Wagner Seahawks won with a final score of 27–30.

Where can I find the Merrimack Warriors vs Wagner Seahawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540045.

Who led Merrimack Warriors vs Wagner Seahawks in passing?

Gavin McCusker (Merrimack) led passers with 175.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Merrimack Warriors at Wagner Seahawks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.