Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Central Michigan Chippewas: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 66–10 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Central Connecticut Blue Devils 10, Central Michigan Chippewas 66.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Connecticut Blue Devils	6	0	9	0	10
Central Michigan Chippewas	12	24	9	0	66

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• J.Labas (Central Michigan) — 206.0 yds · +0.59 EPA/play +9.40 EPA
• B.Olson (Central Connecticut) — 93.0 yds · +0.83 EPA/play +9.10 EPA
• T.Jefferson (Central Michigan) — 36.0 yds · +0.73 EPA/play +2.19 EPA

Receiving

• pass. Pass incomplete intended (Central Michigan) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.80 EPA
• pass. Pass incomplete intended (Central Connecticut) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.Labas	Central Michigan	16	93.8%	206	0	+0.59	+9.40
B.Olson	Central Connecticut	11	90.9%	93	0	+0.83	+9.10
T.Jefferson	Central Michigan	3	100.0%	36	0	+0.73	+2.19
erson steps back to pass. Pass	Central Michigan	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.39	-0.39
R.Ortega	Central Connecticut	1	0.0%	0	0	-4.04	-4.04
rtega steps back to pass. Pass	Central Connecticut	3	0.0%	0	0	-2.38	-7.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Connecticut	Central Michigan
Plays	63	57
EPA / play	-0.203	+0.242
Total EPA	-12.82	+13.77
Success rate	33.3%	43.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.533	+0.417
Rush EPA / play	-0.014	+0.016
Yards	292	491

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Connecticut	1	5	+0.10	Ended
Q1	Central Michigan	6	34	-1.65	Punt
Q1	Central Connecticut	4	14	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Central Michigan	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Central Connecticut	10	64	+5.41	Rush TD
Q1	Central Michigan	8	72	+5.98	Rush TD
Q2	Central Connecticut	1	2	-0.35	Ended
Q2	Central Michigan	16	163	+9.61	Pass TD
Q2	Central Connecticut	7	29	-0.61	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	4	31	+0.83	Rush TD
Q2	Central Connecticut	5	76	+5.77	Punt
Q3	Central Connecticut	4	15	-3.18	Interception
Q3	Central Michigan	4	79	+1.87	Pass TD
Q3	Central Connecticut	3	0	-2.96	Punt
Q3	Central Connecticut	3	1	-2.62	Touchdown
Q3	Central Michigan	5	57	+0.22	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Kickoff (-7.09 EPA)
2. Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Kickoff (+5.89 EPA)
3. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Kickoff (-5.73 EPA)
4. Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Rush (2nd & 8) (+5.36 EPA)
5. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Kickoff (-4.41 EPA)
6. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Kickoff (-4.35 EPA)
7. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Kickoff (-4.26 EPA)
8. Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · R.Ortega pass intercepted (-4.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (66–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: J.Labas (Central Michigan) — 206.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Central Michigan at 0.242 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 Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Connecticut Blue Devils 10, Central Michigan Chippewas 66 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 10–66.

Where can I find the Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Central Michigan Chippewas box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644730.

Who led Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?

J.Labas (Central Michigan) led passers with 206.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Central Michigan Chippewas in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.