Holy Cross Crusaders 17–20 Rhode Island Rams: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Rhode Island Rams defeated Holy Cross Crusaders 20–17 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Holy Cross Crusaders 17, Rhode Island Rams 20.

Game summary

Rhode Island Rams edged Holy Cross Crusaders 20–17 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Devin Farrell (Rhode Island) — 278.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jordan Fuller — 139.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Greg Gaines III — 4 rec, 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: Rhode Island (+0.012/play) vs Holy Cross (-0.134/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Holy Cross Crusaders	0	3	0	12	17
Rhode Island Rams	3	3	6	6	20

Scoring Map

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

HCHoly Cross Crusaders

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 22

OPP EZ

URIRhode Island Rams

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Rhode Island
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 27 yards
Rhode Island
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
0-6
Field goal good from 25 yards
Holy Cross
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 39 yards
Rhode Island
Q3TD
TSTommy Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Devin Farrell pass to Tommy Smith for a touchdown (2 yards)
Holy Cross
Q4TD
CMCharly Mullaly
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Joe Pesansky pass to Charly Mullaly for a touchdown (43 yards)
Holy Cross
Q4TD
JFJordan Fuller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Jordan Fuller rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Rhode Island
Q4TD
SHShawn Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Devin Farrell pass to Shawn Harris for a touchdown (31 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Devin Farrell (Rhode Island) — 278.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +7.96 EPA
Hunter Helms (Rhode Island) — 3.0 yds · -3.15 EPA/play -6.30 EPA
Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.51 EPA/play -8.59 EPA

Rushing

Jordan Fuller (Holy Cross) — 139.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA
Malik Grant (Rhode Island) — 39.0 yds -0.20 EPA
Devin Farrell (Rhode Island) — 64.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Receiving

Greg Gaines III (Rhode Island) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Tommy Smith (Rhode Island) — 5 rec · 47.0 yds +1.34 EPA
Marquis Buchanan (Rhode Island) — 4 rec · 88.0 yds +1.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Devin Farrell	Rhode Island	36	52.8%	278	2	+0.22	+7.96
Hunter Helms	Rhode Island	2	0.0%	3	0	-3.15	-6.30
Joe Pesansky	Holy Cross	17	52.9%	84	1	-0.51	-8.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Holy Cross	Rhode Island
Plays	53	67
EPA / play	-0.134	+0.012
Total EPA	-7.10	+0.78
Success rate	35.8%	43.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.505	+0.044
Rush EPA / play	+0.041	-0.030
Yards	254	402

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rhode Island	11	65	+1.41	Field goal
Q1	Holy Cross	5	23	-1.04	Punt
Q1	Rhode Island	9	54	+1.38	Field goal
Q2	Holy Cross	6	18	-1.67	Punt
Q2	Rhode Island	3	8	-1.15	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	6	32	-3.20	Ended
Q2	Rhode Island	1	3	-5.11	Fumble
Q2	Holy Cross	3	6	-2.44	Field goal
Q2	Rhode Island	4	26	-2.79	Fumble
Q2	Holy Cross	5	21	-0.53	Missed FG
Q2	Rhode Island	2	2	-0.67	Ended
Q3	Holy Cross	8	26	-1.01	Punt
Q3	Rhode Island	12	90	+7.23	Pass TD
Q3	Holy Cross	4	26	-1.03	Punt
Q3	Rhode Island	7	26	-5.22	Fumble
Q4	Holy Cross	2	50	+4.30	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Rhode Island Rams · Fumble (-5.11 EPA)
Q4 · Rhode Island Rams · Devin Farrell pass to Shawn Harris for a touchdown (31 yards) (+4.93 EPA)
Q2 · Rhode Island Rams · Fumble (-4.42 EPA)
Q3 · Rhode Island Rams · Devin Farrell pass to Gabe Sloat for 26 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.91 EPA)
Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Charly Mullaly for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.83 EPA)
Q4 · Rhode Island Rams · Fumble (-3.78 EPA)
Q3 · Rhode Island Rams · Devin Farrell pass to Tommy Smith for a touchdown (2 yards) (+3.33 EPA)
Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

Rhode Island Rams controlled the final (20–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Devin Farrell (Rhode Island) — 278.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Rhode Island at 0.012 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 Rhode Island Rams?

Holy Cross Crusaders 17, Rhode Island Rams 20 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Rhode Island Rams?

Rhode Island Rams won with a final score of 17–20.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628588.

Who led Holy Cross Crusaders vs Rhode Island Rams in passing?

Devin Farrell (Rhode Island) led passers with 278.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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