Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Brown Bears: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Brown Bears defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 42–20 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Central Connecticut Blue Devils 20, Brown Bears 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Connecticut Blue Devils	0	12	6	0	20
Brown Bears	6	12	18	0	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jake Willcox (Brown) — 429.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +18.64 EPA
• Ricky Ortega (Central Connecticut) — 125.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +3.48 EPA
• Nate Lussier (Brown) — 4.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.66 EPA/play +1.65 EPA

Rushing

• Elijah Howard (Central Connecticut) — 146.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
• Malik Thomas (Central Connecticut) — 71.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Ricky Ortega (Central Connecticut) — 27.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

• Wes Rockett (Brown) — 8 rec · 148.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Solomon Miller (Brown) — 4 rec · 126.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Graham Walker (Brown) — 5 rec · 77.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Willcox	Brown	37	70.3%	429	4	+0.50	+18.64
Ricky Ortega	Central Connecticut	18	66.7%	125	1	+0.19	+3.48
Nate Lussier	Brown	1	100.0%	4	1	+1.66	+1.65
incomplete	Central Connecticut	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.81	-4.04
incomplete	Brown	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.95	-5.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Connecticut	Brown
Plays	65	64
EPA / play	-0.033	+0.228
Total EPA	-2.12	+14.60
Success rate	43.1%	56.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.025	+0.331
Rush EPA / play	-0.037	+0.001
Yards	366	505

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Brown	8	28	-1.52	Punt
Q1	Central Connecticut	3	9	-0.85	Punt
Q1	Brown	6	50	+6.20	Pass TD
Q1	Central Connecticut	7	16	-3.24	Punt
Q1	Brown	2	7	-1.05	Punt
Q1	Central Connecticut	5	63	+5.16	Pass TD
Q2	Brown	8	70	+6.07	Pass TD
Q2	Central Connecticut	12	68	+1.78	Field goal
Q2	Brown	5	60	+4.77	Pass TD
Q2	Central Connecticut	10	52	+0.63	Field goal
Q2	Brown	5	27	-0.98	Ended
Q3	Central Connecticut	4	5	-3.10	Punt
Q3	Brown	5	55	+3.97	Pass TD
Q3	Central Connecticut	4	-6	-4.45	Punt
Q3	Brown	2	4	-1.87	Punt
Q3	Central Connecticut	1	82	+7.63	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Elijah Howard rushes 82 yards for a touchdown (+7.63 EPA)
2. Q3 · Brown Bears · Jake Willcox pass to Solomon Miller for a touchdown (68 yards) (+5.41 EPA)
3. Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Ricky Ortega pass intercepted (-4.96 EPA)
4. Q4 · Brown Bears · Jake Willcox rushes for a loss of 1 yard (1st & 10) (-4.5 EPA)
5. Q2 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Ricky Ortega pass to Malik Thomas for a touchdown (41 yards) (+3.56 EPA)
6. Q2 · Brown Bears · Jake Willcox pass to Graham Walker for a touchdown (31 yards) (+3.41 EPA)
7. Q3 · Brown Bears · Jake Willcox pass to Wes Rockett for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.19 EPA)
8. Q1 · Brown Bears · Jake Willcox rushes for 12 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Brown Bears controlled the final (42–20) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jake Willcox (Brown) — 429.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Brown at 0.228 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 Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Brown Bears?

Central Connecticut Blue Devils 20, Brown Bears 42 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Brown Bears?

Brown Bears won with a final score of 20–42.

Where can I find the Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Brown Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540005.

Who led Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Brown Bears in passing?

Jake Willcox (Brown) led passers with 429.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Brown Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.