East Carolina Pirates vs. Rice Owls: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated East Carolina Pirates 24–17 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: East Carolina Pirates 17, Rice Owls 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Carolina Pirates	3	6	0	6	17
Rice Owls	3	6	6	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• JT Daniels (Rice) — 225.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.91 EPA
• Chase Jenkins (Rice) — 8.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +0.10 EPA
• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 0.0 yds · -0.95 EPA/play -0.95 EPA

Rushing

• Rahjai Harris (East Carolina) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
• Alex Flinn (East Carolina) — 38.0 yds -0.68 EPA
• Javious Bond (East Carolina) — 74.0 yds +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Chase Sowell (East Carolina) — 7 rec · 88.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• Shane Calhoun (East Carolina) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Jsi Hatfield (East Carolina) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
JT Daniels	Rice	33	54.5%	225	2	+0.12	+3.91
Chase Jenkins	Rice	1	100.0%	8	0	+0.10	+0.10
Luke McCaffrey	Rice	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.95	-0.95
Alex Flinn	East Carolina	47	44.7%	229	0	-0.14	-6.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Carolina	Rice
Plays	83	53
EPA / play	-0.130	+0.071
Total EPA	-10.75	+3.75
Success rate	34.9%	35.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.146	+0.088
Rush EPA / play	-0.107	+0.038
Yards	411	326

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	3	9	-1.42	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	13	61	+1.62	Field goal
Q1	Rice	3	9	-4.68	Interception
Q1	East Carolina	3	6	-2.40	Punt
Q1	Rice	4	32	-1.15	Field goal
Q1	East Carolina	4	42	-6.00	Interception
Q2	Rice	7	49	+2.45	Pass TD
Q2	East Carolina	3	14	-1.13	Punt
Q2	Rice	3	18	+0.54	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	9	44	-0.61	Field goal
Q2	Rice	4	1	-0.83	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	7	44	-0.00	Field goal
Q2	Rice	2	1	-0.98	Ended
Q3	East Carolina	8	65	-0.35	Ended
Q3	Rice	9	47	+0.63	Punt
Q3	East Carolina	3	4	-2.15	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass intercepted (-8.28 EPA)
2. Q1 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass intercepted (-5.1 EPA)
3. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass to Chase Sowell for 14 yards (4th & 4) (+4.0 EPA)
4. Q4 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Landon Ransom-Goelz for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.99 EPA)
5. Q3 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Dean Connors for 24 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.6 EPA)
6. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Javious Bond rushes for 39 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.1 EPA)
7. Q3 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Luke McCaffrey for 33 yards (2nd & 20) (+3.09 EPA)
8. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass to Chase Sowell for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (24–17) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: JT Daniels (Rice) — 225.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Rice at 0.071 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 Rice Owls?

East Carolina Pirates 17, Rice Owls 24 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won East Carolina Pirates vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the East Carolina Pirates vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531414.

Who led East Carolina Pirates vs Rice Owls in passing?

JT Daniels (Rice) led passers with 225.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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