Merrimack Warriors vs. Air Force Falcons: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Air Force Falcons defeated Merrimack Warriors 21–6 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Merrimack Warriors 6, Air Force Falcons 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Merrimack Warriors	0	0	0	6	6
Air Force Falcons	6	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) — 29.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +3.71 EPA
• John Busha (Air Force) — 71.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -1.47 EPA
• Malakai Anthony (Merrimack) — 62.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -12.41 EPA

Rushing

• Owen Allen (Air Force) — 63.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Terrence Gist (Air Force) — 29.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• John Busha (Air Force) — 37.0 yds +0.53 EPA

Receiving

• Jalen McDonald (Merrimack) — 5 rec · 39.0 yds +1.54 EPA
• Jermaine Corbett (Merrimack) — 3 rec · 9.0 yds -1.48 EPA
• Donovan Wadley (Merrimack) — 2 rec · 10.0 yds +1.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ayden Pereira	Merrimack	9	33.3%	29	1	+0.41	+3.71
John Busha	Air Force	14	42.9%	71	0	-0.10	-1.47
Malakai Anthony	Merrimack	21	57.1%	62	0	-0.59	-12.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Merrimack	Air Force
Plays	56	69
EPA / play	-0.355	-0.116
Total EPA	-19.89	-7.98
Success rate	26.8%	37.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.290	-0.105
Rush EPA / play	-0.430	-0.118
Yards	210	237

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Merrimack	4	14	-7.07	Fumble
Q1	Air Force	13	33	+2.72	Rush TD
Q1	Merrimack	2	4	-1.31	Punt
Q1	Air Force	4	9	-5.64	Ended
Q1	Merrimack	4	10	-5.13	Ended
Q1	Air Force	3	4	-2.85	Punt
Q2	Merrimack	3	14	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Air Force	11	20	-5.63	Missed FG
Q2	Merrimack	7	61	+0.98	Missed FG
Q2	Air Force	11	70	+5.76	Rush TD
Q2	Merrimack	1	8	0.00	Ended
Q3	Air Force	3	3	-2.93	Punt
Q3	Merrimack	5	12	-4.13	Punt
Q3	Air Force	3	1	-2.84	Punt
Q3	Merrimack	9	23	-1.80	Punt
Q3	Air Force	10	63	+2.34	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Ayden Pereira pass to Jalen McDonald for a touchdown (11 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
2. Q2 · Air Force Falcons · Punt for 5 yards (-5.09 EPA)
3. Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Fumble (-4.91 EPA)
4. Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Malakai Anthony rushes for a loss of 4 yards (4th & 1) (-4.11 EPA)
5. Q1 · Air Force Falcons · John Busha pass to Quin Smith for 12 yards (4th & 10) (+4.06 EPA)
6. Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Penalty (4th & 6) (+4.01 EPA)
7. Q1 · Air Force Falcons · Aiden Calvert rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.91 EPA)
8. Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Fumble (-3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Air Force Falcons controlled the final (21–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) — 29.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Air Force at -0.116 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 Merrimack Warriors vs Air Force Falcons?

Merrimack Warriors 6, Air Force Falcons 21 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Merrimack Warriors vs Air Force Falcons?

Air Force Falcons won with a final score of 6–21.

Where can I find the Merrimack Warriors vs Air Force Falcons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643699.

Who led Merrimack Warriors vs Air Force Falcons in passing?

Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) led passers with 29.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Merrimack Warriors at Air Force Falcons in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.