Quick answer
Merrimack Warriors defeated Sacred Heart Pioneers 17–7 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Merrimack Warriors 17, Sacred Heart Pioneers 7.
Game summary
Merrimack Warriors beat Sacred Heart Pioneers 17–7 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 4 plays.
- Passing leader: Malakai Anthony (Merrimack) — -11.0 pass yds, -2.99 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Tyvon Edmonds Jr. — 97.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Aboraa Kwarteng — 4 rec, 25.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Merrimack (-0.350/play) vs Sacred Heart (-0.520/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Merrimack Warriors | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17 |
 Sacred Heart Pioneers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
MRMKMerrimack WarriorsFumble returned for a touchdown
Field goal good from 26 yards
Interception returned for a touchdown
Donovan Wadley rushes 45 yards for a touchdown
SHUSacred Heart PioneersFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Merrimack
Q1TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-0
Fumble returned for a touchdown
- Merrimack
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 9
- Score
- 9-0
Field goal good from 26 yards
- Sacred Heart
Q4TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
- Merrimack
Q4TD DWDonovan WadleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-6
Donovan Wadley rushes 45 yards for a touchdown
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Malakai Anthony (Merrimack) — -11.0 yds · -2.99 EPA/play -2.99 EPA
- incomplete (Merrimack) — 0.0 yds · -0.85 EPA/play -5.08 EPA
- Rob McCoy (Sacred Heart) — 152.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -6.11 EPA
Rushing
- Tyvon Edmonds Jr. (Merrimack) — 97.0 yds -0.33 EPA
- Donovan Wadley (Merrimack) — 102.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA
- Malik Grant (Sacred Heart) — 27.0 yds -0.45 EPA
Receiving
- Aboraa Kwarteng (Sacred Heart) — 4 rec · 25.0 yds -0.40 EPA
- LJ Haskett (Sacred Heart) — 1 rec · 18.0 yds -1.22 EPA
- Malik Grant (Sacred Heart) — 3 rec · 5.0 yds -0.64 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakai Anthony | Merrimack | 1 | 0.0% | -11 | 0 | -2.99 | -2.99 |
| incomplete | Merrimack | 6 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.85 | -5.08 |
| Rob McCoy | Sacred Heart | 26 | 61.5% | 152 | 0 | -0.23 | -6.11 |
| Gavin McCusker | Merrimack | 5 | 20.0% | -17 | 0 | -1.66 | -8.32 |
| incomplete | Sacred Heart | 12 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.92 | -11.04 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Merrimack | Sacred Heart |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 62 | 65 |
| EPA / play | -0.350 | -0.520 |
| Total EPA | -21.72 | -33.80 |
| Success rate | 33.9% | 24.6% |
| Pass EPA / play | -1.366 | -0.631 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.107 | -0.353 |
| Yards | 225 | 279 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Sacred Heart | 4 | -7 | -4.15 | Punt |
| Q1 | Merrimack | 6 | 10 | -2.85 | Punt |
| Q1 | Sacred Heart | 2 | 1 | -1.36 | Punt |
| Q1 | Merrimack | 3 | 6 | -2.63 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | Merrimack | 7 | 29 | -0.96 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Sacred Heart | 3 | 6 | -2.38 | Punt |
| Q1 | Merrimack | 4 | 2 | -4.81 | Punt |
| Q2 | Sacred Heart | 2 | 6 | -0.70 | Punt |
| Q2 | Merrimack | 10 | 46 | -0.15 | Missed FG |
| Q2 | Sacred Heart | 7 | 32 | -0.68 | Punt |
| Q2 | Merrimack | 2 | 1 | -0.04 | Punt |
| Q2 | Sacred Heart | 5 | 27 | -0.50 | Missed FG |
| Q2 | Merrimack | 2 | 3 | -1.68 | Interception |
| Q3 | Merrimack | 2 | 9 | +0.52 | Punt |
| Q3 | Sacred Heart | 4 | 15 | -1.45 | Punt |
| Q3 | Merrimack | 2 | 2 | -0.99 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.26 EPA)
- Q4 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.47 EPA)
- Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Donovan Wadley rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+3.87 EPA)
- Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Fumble (-3.56 EPA)
- Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Malakai Anthony sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 6) (-2.99 EPA)
- Q4 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Rob McCoy pass intercepted (-2.98 EPA)
- Q3 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Punt for 70 yards (+2.97 EPA)
- Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Kickoff (+2.93 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Merrimack Warriors controlled the final (17–7) in Week 5.
- Passing edge: Malakai Anthony (Merrimack) — -11.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Merrimack at -0.35 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 Sacred Heart Pioneers?
Merrimack Warriors 17, Sacred Heart Pioneers 7 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Merrimack Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers?
Merrimack Warriors won with a final score of 17–7.
Where can I find the Merrimack Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540030.
Who led Merrimack Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers in passing?
Malakai Anthony (Merrimack) led passers with -11.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Merrimack Warriors at Sacred Heart Pioneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Merrimack Warriors
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Sacred Heart Pioneers
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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