Lafayette Leopards 38–35 Holy Cross Crusaders: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

Lafayette Leopards defeated Holy Cross Crusaders 38–35 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Lafayette Leopards 38, Holy Cross Crusaders 35.

Game summary

Lafayette Leopards edged Holy Cross Crusaders 38–35 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 267.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +1.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jamar Curtis — 229.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jalen Coker — 3 rec, 49.0 yds.
EPA edge: Holy Cross (+0.481/play) vs Lafayette (+0.289/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lafayette Leopards	12	6	9	6	38
Holy Cross Crusaders	6	0	12	12	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

LAFLafayette Leopards

+3OPP 15

HCHoly Cross Crusaders

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Lafayette
Q1TD
JCJamar Curtis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jamar Curtis rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Holy Cross
Q1TD
MSMatthew Sluka
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Matthew Sluka rushes 29 yards for a touchdown
Lafayette
Q1TD
DDDean DeNobile
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Dean DeNobile rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Lafayette
Q2TD
DHDallas Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Dean DeNobile pass to Dallas Holmes for a touchdown (53 yards)
Lafayette
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
21-6
Field goal good from 32 yards
Holy Cross
Q3TD
MSMatthew Sluka
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Matthew Sluka rushes 70 yards for a touchdown
Lafayette
Q3TD
CPCarson Persing
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Dean DeNobile pass to Carson Persing for a touchdown (43 yards)
Holy Cross
Q3TD
MSMatthew Sluka
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Matthew Sluka rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Holy Cross
Q4TD
JFJordan Fuller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Jordan Fuller rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
Lafayette
Q4TD
JCJamar Curtis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
Jamar Curtis rushes 41 yards for a touchdown
Holy Cross
Q4TD
JCJalen Coker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-30
Matthew Sluka pass to Jalen Coker for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 267.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.40 EPA/play +21.00 EPA
Matthew Sluka (Holy Cross) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +3.82 EPA
incomplete (Lafayette) — 0.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -3.74 EPA

Rushing

Jamar Curtis (Lafayette) — 229.0 yds · 2 TD +0.32 EPA
Matthew Sluka (Holy Cross) — 335.0 yds · 3 TD +1.31 EPA
Jordan Fuller (Holy Cross) — 95.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA

Receiving

Jalen Coker (Holy Cross) — 3 rec · 49.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Elijah Steward (Lafayette) — 5 rec · 114.0 yds +1.24 EPA
Jamar Curtis (Lafayette) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dean DeNobile	Lafayette	15	80.0%	267	2	+1.40	+21.00
Matthew Sluka	Holy Cross	12	58.3%	80	1	+0.32	+3.82
incomplete	Lafayette	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.75	-3.74
incomplete	Holy Cross	11	0.0%	0	0	-0.61	-6.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lafayette	Holy Cross
Plays	62	66
EPA / play	+0.289	+0.481
Total EPA	+17.93	+31.77
Success rate	50.0%	47.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.863	-0.127
Rush EPA / play	+0.016	+0.807
Yards	493	504

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Holy Cross	3	10	-1.70	Punt
Q1	Lafayette	7	63	+5.02	Rush TD
Q1	Holy Cross	6	65	+7.90	Rush TD
Q1	Holy Cross	1	10	+0.84	Ended
Q1	Lafayette	9	75	+5.42	Rush TD
Q1	Holy Cross	7	15	-3.70	Punt
Q2	Lafayette	5	82	+5.93	Pass TD
Q2	Holy Cross	8	35	-0.94	Ended
Q2	Lafayette	4	40	-0.86	Missed FG
Q2	Holy Cross	3	10	+0.18	Punt
Q2	Lafayette	3	-5	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	7	30	-2.07	Ended
Q3	Lafayette	14	47	-4.55	Field goal
Q3	Holy Cross	3	79	+7.50	Rush TD
Q3	Lafayette	2	51	+3.51	Pass TD
Q3	Holy Cross	11	75	+7.04	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Matthew Sluka rushes 70 yards for a touchdown (+6.83 EPA)
Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Matthew Sluka rushes 29 yards for a touchdown (+5.41 EPA)
Q1 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Elijah Steward for 38 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.71 EPA)
Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Matthew Sluka rushes for 43 yards (4th & 12) (+4.55 EPA)
Q4 · Lafayette Leopards · Jamar Curtis rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+4.51 EPA)
Q3 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Chris Carasia for 32 yards (3rd & 17) (+4.39 EPA)
Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Matthew Sluka rushes for 19 yards (4th & 7) (+4.23 EPA)
Q2 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Dallas Holmes for a touchdown (53 yards) (+3.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

Lafayette Leopards controlled the final (38–35) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 267.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Holy Cross at 0.481 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 Lafayette Leopards vs Holy Cross Crusaders?

Lafayette Leopards 38, Holy Cross Crusaders 35 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Lafayette Leopards vs Holy Cross Crusaders?

Lafayette Leopards won with a final score of 38–35.

Where can I find the Lafayette Leopards vs Holy Cross Crusaders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540069.

Who led Lafayette Leopards vs Holy Cross Crusaders in passing?

Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) led passers with 267.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Lafayette Leopards at Holy Cross Crusaders in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.