Quick answer
Charlotte Saints defeated East Carolina Pirates 10–7 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Charlotte Saints 10, East Carolina Pirates 7.
Game summary
Charlotte Saints edged East Carolina Pirates 10–7 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 3 plays.
- Passing leader: Jalon Jones (Charlotte) — 144.0 pass yds, +0.31 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Jalon Jones — 120.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Duane Thomas Jr. — 3 rec, 38.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Charlotte (+0.017/play) vs East Carolina (-0.439/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Jalon Jones (Charlotte) — 144.0 yds · +0.31 EPA/play +5.24 EPA
- Alex Flinn (East Carolina) — 46.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -6.07 EPA
- Mason Garcia (East Carolina) — 19.0 yds · -0.87 EPA/play -11.36 EPA
Rushing
- Jalon Jones (Charlotte) — 120.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
- Shadrick Byrd (Charlotte) — 36.0 yds -0.46 EPA
- Mason Garcia (East Carolina) — 12.0 yds -0.27 EPA
Receiving
- Duane Thomas Jr. (Charlotte) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +1.20 EPA
- Jaylen Johnson (East Carolina) — 3 rec · 23.0 yds +0.10 EPA
- Bryce Kennon (Charlotte) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds +1.15 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Jones | 17 | 64.7% | 144 | 0 | +0.31 | +5.24 | |
| Alex Flinn | 19 | 52.6% | 46 | 1 | -0.32 | -6.07 | |
| Mason Garcia | 13 | 30.8% | 19 | 0 | -0.87 | -11.36 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 63 | 49 |
| EPA / play | +0.017 | -0.439 |
| Total EPA | +1.07 | -21.49 |
| Success rate | 36.5% | 24.5% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.308 | -0.545 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.091 | -0.239 |
| Yards | 322 | 123 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 3 | 5 | -2.65 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 10 | 69 | +4.22 | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 2 | -1 | -2.21 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 5 | -2.84 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 9 | -0.60 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 6 | 18 | -4.07 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 5 | 22 | -2.21 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 4 | 11 | +0.60 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 6 | -2.43 | Missed FG | |
| Q2 | 3 | 6 | -1.38 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.24 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 2 | -1.14 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 8 | -0.44 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -0.38 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 8 | 75 | +5.97 | Rush TD | |
| Q3 | 3 | 0 | -3.20 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Punt (-4.14 EPA)
- Q3 · Charlotte Saints · Jalon Jones pass to Duane Thomas Jr. for 30 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.71 EPA)
- Q1 · Charlotte Saints · Jalon Jones pass to Jairus Mack for 17 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.56 EPA)
- Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Field goal missed (-3.53 EPA)
- Q1 · Charlotte Saints · Jalon Jones rushes for 11 yards (4th & 3) (+3.27 EPA)
- Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.96 EPA)
- Q4 · Charlotte Saints · Penalty (3rd & 4) (-2.74 EPA)
- Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass to Shane Calhoun for a touchdown (10 yards) (+2.65 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Charlotte Saints controlled the final (10–7) in Week 8.
- Passing edge: Jalon Jones (Charlotte) — 144.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Charlotte at 0.017 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 Charlotte Saints vs East Carolina Pirates?
Charlotte Saints 10, East Carolina Pirates 7 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Charlotte Saints vs East Carolina Pirates?
Charlotte Saints won with a final score of 10–7.
Where can I find the Charlotte Saints vs East Carolina Pirates box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531406.
Who led Charlotte Saints vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?
Jalon Jones (Charlotte) led passers with 144.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Charlotte Saints at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Charlotte Saints
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
East Carolina Pirates
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L