Norfolk State Spartans vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated Norfolk State Spartans 42–3 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Norfolk State Spartans 3, East Carolina Pirates 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Norfolk State Spartans	3	6	0	0	3
East Carolina Pirates	12	6	6	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 50.0 yds · +1.05 EPA/play +3.14 EPA
• Jake Garcia (East Carolina) — 306.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.52 EPA
• Jalen Daniels (Norfolk State) — 101.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -4.07 EPA

Rushing

• London Montgomery (East Carolina) — 67.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• X'Zavion Evans (Norfolk State) — 10.0 yds -0.58 EPA
• Jaylen White (Norfolk State) — 12.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

• Anthony Smith (East Carolina) — 5 rec · 86.0 yds +1.24 EPA
• Brock Spalding (East Carolina) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• Desirrio Riles (East Carolina) — 3 rec · 57.0 yds +2.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Katin Houser	East Carolina	3	100.0%	50	0	+1.05	+3.14
Jake Garcia	East Carolina	36	61.1%	306	4	+0.07	+2.52
Jalen Daniels	Norfolk State	18	44.4%	101	0	-0.23	-4.07

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Norfolk State	East Carolina
Plays	63	73
EPA / play	-0.525	-0.051
Total EPA	-33.10	-3.72
Success rate	17.5%	53.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.226	+0.145
Rush EPA / play	-0.645	-0.276
Yards	144	508

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Carolina	6	27	-4.68	Interception
Q1	Norfolk State	9	34	-0.79	Field goal
Q1	East Carolina	7	45	+3.72	Pass TD
Q1	Norfolk State	3	9	-1.25	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	4	76	+5.70	Rush TD
Q1	Norfolk State	3	5	-2.35	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	6	37	-0.75	Punt
Q2	Norfolk State	3	26	-5.79	Touchdown
Q2	Norfolk State	3	8	-1.67	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	7	68	-2.46	Interception
Q2	Norfolk State	3	6	-1.70	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	2	10	-2.63	Interception
Q2	Norfolk State	2	2	-0.75	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	5	21	+2.63	Pass TD
Q2	Norfolk State	3	4	-0.98	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	3	7	-1.39	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Fumble (-5.71 EPA)
2. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Jake Garcia pass intercepted (-4.81 EPA)
3. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Jake Garcia pass intercepted (-4.57 EPA)
4. Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Punt for 47 yards (+4.21 EPA)
5. Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · Jalen Daniels — Interception returned for a touchdown (-3.86 EPA)
6. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Punt (-3.83 EPA)
7. Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · Jalen Daniels pass to Elyjah Mitchell for 8 yards (4th & 6) (+3.61 EPA)
8. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Penalty (2nd & 5) (+3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (42–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 50.0 yds.
• EPA edge: East Carolina at -0.051 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 Norfolk State Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates?

Norfolk State Spartans 3, East Carolina Pirates 42 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Norfolk State Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 3–42.

Where can I find the Norfolk State Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401645320.

Who led Norfolk State Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Katin Houser (East Carolina) led passers with 50.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Norfolk State Spartans at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.