Bryant Bulldogs vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated Bryant Bulldogs 25–24 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Bryant Bulldogs 24, Eastern Illinois Panthers 25.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Bryant Bulldogs	3	6	0	6	6	24
Eastern Illinois Panthers	6	9	0	0	6	25

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zevi Eckhaus (Bryant) — 200.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +14.76 EPA
• Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 223.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +2.71 EPA
• incomplete (Eastern Illinois) — 0.0 yds · -0.72 EPA/play -4.29 EPA

Rushing

• Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 30.0 yds · 3 TD +0.41 EPA
• Kendi Young (Eastern Illinois) — 69.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Zevi Eckhaus (Bryant) — 82.0 yds +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Landon Ruggieri (Bryant) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Justin Bowick (Eastern Illinois) — 6 rec · 96.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Matthew Prochaska (Bryant) — 6 rec · 56.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zevi Eckhaus	Bryant	26	73.1%	200	1	+0.57	+14.76
Pierce Holley	Eastern Illinois	26	80.8%	223	0	+0.11	+2.71
incomplete	Eastern Illinois	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.72	-4.29
incomplete	Bryant	13	0.0%	0	0	-0.74	-9.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bryant	Eastern Illinois
Plays	67	70
EPA / play	+0.105	+0.051
Total EPA	+6.60	+3.35
Success rate	47.8%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.131	-0.051
Rush EPA / play	+0.062	+0.141
Yards	362	422

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Illinois	10	75	+6.76	Rush TD
Q1	Bryant	3	3	-2.94	Punt
Q1	Eastern Illinois	7	10	-7.28	Punt
Q1	Bryant	4	28	+1.06	Field goal
Q1	Eastern Illinois	7	61	+0.67	Field goal
Q2	Bryant	14	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	9	78	+7.24	Rush TD
Q2	Bryant	11	39	-2.62	Punt
Q3	Eastern Illinois	9	62	+1.15	Missed FG
Q3	Bryant	10	62	-1.07	Fumble
Q3	Eastern Illinois	7	42	-0.92	Interception
Q3	Bryant	8	84	+8.03	Rush TD
Q4	Eastern Illinois	5	10	-1.54	Punt
Q4	Bryant	7	34	-1.05	Missed FG
Q4	Eastern Illinois	5	26	-2.92	Ended
Q4	Bryant	6	12	-0.97	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Punt (-5.84 EPA)
2. Q3 · Bryant Bulldogs · Zevi Eckhaus rushes for 30 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.48 EPA)
3. Q3 · Bryant Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.32 EPA)
4. Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass intercepted (-4.0 EPA)
5. Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley sacked for a loss of 13 yards (3rd & 6) (-3.39 EPA)
6. Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to Justin Bowick for 34 yards (1st & 10) (+3.14 EPA)
7. Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley rushes for a loss of 12 yards (2nd & 6) (-2.79 EPA)
8. Q2 · Bryant Bulldogs · Zevi Eckhaus pass to Jalen Powell for 11 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Eastern Illinois Panthers controlled the final (25–24) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Zevi Eckhaus (Bryant) — 200.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Bryant at 0.105 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 Bryant Bulldogs vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Bryant Bulldogs 24, Eastern Illinois Panthers 25 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Bryant Bulldogs vs Eastern Illinois Panthers?

Eastern Illinois Panthers won with a final score of 24–25.

Where can I find the Bryant Bulldogs vs Eastern Illinois Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540425.

Who led Bryant Bulldogs vs Eastern Illinois Panthers in passing?

Zevi Eckhaus (Bryant) led passers with 200.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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