Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Fordham Rams: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Holy Cross Crusaders defeated Fordham Rams 49–47 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Holy Cross Crusaders 49, Fordham Rams 47.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Holy Cross Crusaders	12	12	6	6	49
Fordham Rams	12	18	6	12	47

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• CJ Montes (Fordham) — 369.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +25.98 EPA
• Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 326.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.71 EPA/play +21.99 EPA
• incomplete (Fordham) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -1.78 EPA

Rushing

• Julius Loughridge (Fordham) — 206.0 yds · 3 TD +0.65 EPA
• Jordan Fuller (Holy Cross) — 116.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
• Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — -16.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Jalen Coker (Holy Cross) — 5 rec · 117.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Garrett Cody (Fordham) — 8 rec · 127.0 yds +1.58 EPA
• Mekai Felton (Fordham) — 5 rec · 55.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
CJ Montes	Fordham	37	86.5%	369	4	+0.70	+25.98
Joe Pesansky	Holy Cross	31	67.7%	326	3	+0.71	+21.99
incomplete	Fordham	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-1.78
incomplete	Holy Cross	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.96	-6.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Holy Cross	Fordham
Plays	81	69
EPA / play	+0.268	+0.446
Total EPA	+21.74	+30.76
Success rate	49.4%	58.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.402	+0.368
Rush EPA / play	+0.150	+0.560
Yards	471	654

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Fordham	6	65	+5.26	Pass TD
Q1	Holy Cross	5	75	+6.55	Pass TD
Q1	Fordham	8	52	+1.14	Punt
Q1	Holy Cross	8	80	+6.34	Rush TD
Q1	Fordham	5	72	+5.97	Rush TD
Q1	Holy Cross	3	4	-2.18	Punt
Q2	Fordham	5	70	+5.39	Rush TD
Q2	Holy Cross	9	54	+3.69	Rush TD
Q2	Fordham	3	82	+6.38	Pass TD
Q2	Holy Cross	11	57	+4.17	Pass TD
Q2	Fordham	6	65	+5.35	Pass TD
Q2	Holy Cross	15	92	+4.33	Pass TD
Q3	Fordham	12	78	+6.42	Pass TD
Q3	Holy Cross	17	70	-1.02	Missed FG
Q4	Fordham	3	2	-2.69	Punt
Q4	Holy Cross	4	15	-1.58	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Fordham Rams · Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.11 EPA)
2. Q2 · Fordham Rams · Julius Loughridge rushes 50 yards for a touchdown (+6.57 EPA)
3. Q2 · Fordham Rams · CJ Montes pass to Garrett Cody for a touchdown (47 yards) (+5.19 EPA)
4. Q2 · Fordham Rams · CJ Montes pass to MJ Wright for a touchdown (55 yards) (+4.45 EPA)
5. Q4 · Fordham Rams · Julius Loughridge rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+4.43 EPA)
6. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Jalen Coker Holy Cross for a loss of 10 yards (4th & 10) (-4.25 EPA)
7. Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Byron Shipman for a touchdown (3 yards) (+4.16 EPA)
8. Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Jordan Forrest for 17 yards (4th & 3) (+4.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Holy Cross Crusaders controlled the final (49–47) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: CJ Montes (Fordham) — 369.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Fordham at 0.446 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 Holy Cross Crusaders vs Fordham Rams?

Holy Cross Crusaders 49, Fordham Rams 47 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Fordham Rams?

Holy Cross Crusaders won with a final score of 49–47.

Where can I find the Holy Cross Crusaders vs Fordham Rams box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540070.

Who led Holy Cross Crusaders vs Fordham Rams in passing?

CJ Montes (Fordham) led passers with 369.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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