North Carolina Central Eagles 31–24 Alabama State Hornets: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

North Carolina Central Eagles defeated Alabama State Hornets 31–24 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: North Carolina Central Eagles 31, Alabama State Hornets 24.

Game summary

North Carolina Central Eagles beat Alabama State Hornets 31–24 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Walker Harris (North Carolina Central) — 99.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.08 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: J'Mari Taylor — 128.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Joaquin Davis — 3 rec, 63.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina Central (+0.123/play) vs Alabama State (-0.044/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Central Eagles	6	6	3	6	31
Alabama State Hornets	0	18	3	6	24

Scoring Map

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

NCCUNorth Carolina Central Eagles

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 24

ALSTAlabama State Hornets

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina Central
Q1TD
JTJ'Mari Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
J'Mari Taylor rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Carolina Central
Q2TD
JTJ'Mari Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
J'Mari Taylor rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Alabama State
Q2TD
JOJonah O'Brien
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Jonah O'Brien — Interception returned for a touchdown
Alabama State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Kickoff
Alabama State
Q2TD
ABAndrew Body
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Andrew Body rushes 38 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina Central
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 36 yards
Alabama State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
15-21
Field goal good from 41 yards
North Carolina Central
Q4TD
JTJ'Mari Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Walker Harris pass to J'Mari Taylor for a touchdown (14 yards)
Alabama State
Q4TD
ABAndrew Body
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Andrew Body rushes 39 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Walker Harris (North Carolina Central) — 99.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.52 EPA
Andrew Body (Alabama State) — 18.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -2.22 EPA
Jonah O'Brien (Alabama State) — 72.0 yds · -0.86 EPA/play -11.24 EPA

Rushing

J'Mari Taylor (North Carolina Central) — 128.0 yds · 2 TD +0.19 EPA
Andrew Body (Alabama State) — 132.0 yds · 2 TD +1.00 EPA
Marcus Harris II (Alabama State) — 28.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

Joaquin Davis (North Carolina Central) — 3 rec · 63.0 yds +1.01 EPA
J'Mari Taylor (North Carolina Central) — 2 rec · 18.0 yds +0.93 EPA
Markell Quick (North Carolina Central) — 2 rec · 10.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Walker Harris	North Carolina Central	20	45.0%	99	1	+0.08	+1.52
Andrew Body	Alabama State	7	57.1%	18	0	-0.32	-2.22
Jonah O'Brien	Alabama State	13	30.8%	72	0	-0.86	-11.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina Central	Alabama State
Plays	50	54
EPA / play	+0.123	-0.044
Total EPA	+6.13	-2.36
Success rate	44.0%	38.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.076	-0.673
Rush EPA / play	+0.154	+0.326
Yards	270	284

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina Central	11	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Alabama State	11	32	-0.99	Punt
Q1	North Carolina Central	5	75	+5.36	Rush TD
Q2	Alabama State	2	30	-7.67	Touchdown
Q2	Alabama State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	North Carolina Central	5	15	-1.69	Punt
Q2	Alabama State	10	98	+7.60	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina Central	5	17	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Alabama State	4	2	-0.45	Ended
Q3	Alabama State	6	27	-0.78	Punt
Q3	North Carolina Central	7	54	+0.66	Field goal
Q3	Alabama State	9	55	+0.85	Field goal
Q3	North Carolina Central	5	12	-2.57	Punt
Q4	Alabama State	5	10	-2.17	Ended
Q4	North Carolina Central	6	28	+2.54	Pass TD
Q4	Alabama State	3	-5	-2.79	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Alabama State Hornets · Andrew Body rushes 39 yards for a touchdown (+7.1 EPA)
Q2 · Alabama State Hornets · Kickoff (+7.0 EPA)
Q2 · Alabama State Hornets · Jonah O'Brien — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.67 EPA)
Q2 · Alabama State Hornets · Andrew Body rushes 38 yards for a touchdown (+5.36 EPA)
Q3 · Alabama State Hornets · Jonah O'Brien pass to Eric Horn for 45 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.57 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Walker Harris pass to J'Mari Taylor for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.34 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Walker Harris pass to Markell Quick for 12 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.13 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Punt (-2.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Central Eagles controlled the final (31–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Walker Harris (North Carolina Central) — 99.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina Central at 0.123 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 North Carolina Central Eagles vs Alabama State Hornets?

North Carolina Central Eagles 31, Alabama State Hornets 24 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs Alabama State Hornets?

North Carolina Central Eagles won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the North Carolina Central Eagles vs Alabama State Hornets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636343.

Who led North Carolina Central Eagles vs Alabama State Hornets in passing?

Walker Harris (North Carolina Central) led passers with 99.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Carolina Central Eagles at Alabama State Hornets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.