Northern Colorado Bears vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Incarnate Word Cardinals defeated Northern Colorado Bears 28–7 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 7, Incarnate Word Cardinals 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	6	0	0	0	7
Incarnate Word Cardinals	6	6	12	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zach Calzada (Incarnate Word) — 186.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +4.20 EPA
• Hank Gibbs (Northern Colorado) — 5.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +0.05 EPA
• Peter Costelli (Northern Colorado) — 135.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -6.24 EPA

Rushing

• David Afari (Northern Colorado) — 69.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Isaiah Robinson (Incarnate Word) — 94.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Dekalon Taylor (Incarnate Word) — 94.0 yds · 2 TD +0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Roy Alexander (Incarnate Word) — 6 rec · 64.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Jalen Walthall (Incarnate Word) — 5 rec · 103.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Brayden Munroe (Northern Colorado) — 7 rec · 66.0 yds +0.84 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zach Calzada	Incarnate Word	26	84.6%	186	2	+0.16	+4.20
Hank Gibbs	Northern Colorado	1	100.0%	5	0	+0.05	+0.05
Peter Costelli	Northern Colorado	22	68.2%	135	0	-0.28	-6.24
incomplete	Northern Colorado	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.60	-9.61
incomplete	Incarnate Word	11	0.0%	0	0	-0.99	-10.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Colorado	Incarnate Word
Plays	70	76
EPA / play	-0.208	-0.088
Total EPA	-14.54	-6.72
Success rate	38.6%	43.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.545	-0.182
Rush EPA / play	+0.031	-0.000
Yards	356	418

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Incarnate Word	6	83	+7.22	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	9	36	-3.33	Interception
Q1	Incarnate Word	3	3	-3.18	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	5	89	+7.72	Rush TD
Q1	Incarnate Word	5	20	-1.44	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	7	36	-0.21	Punt
Q1	Incarnate Word	5	28	-1.15	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	9	30	+0.45	Punt
Q2	Incarnate Word	3	4	-2.05	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	3	7	-1.69	Punt
Q2	Incarnate Word	8	82	+2.77	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	6	23	-2.47	Fumble
Q2	Incarnate Word	2	1	-2.49	Interception
Q2	Northern Colorado	1	3	-0.25	Ended
Q3	Incarnate Word	3	17	+1.78	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Colorado	3	4	-2.97	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Peter Costelli pass intercepted (-6.39 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Vann Schield rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+4.83 EPA)
3. Q4 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Rush (4th & 2) (-4.8 EPA)
4. Q2 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Zach Calzada pass to Jalen Walthall for a touchdown (46 yards) (+4.7 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Kickoff (+4.44 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Peter Costelli pass intercepted (-4.03 EPA)
7. Q2 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Fumble (-3.93 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Vann Schield rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Incarnate Word Cardinals controlled the final (28–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zach Calzada (Incarnate Word) — 186.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Incarnate Word at -0.088 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?

Northern Colorado Bears 7, Incarnate Word Cardinals 28 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?

Incarnate Word Cardinals won with a final score of 7–28.

Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs Incarnate Word Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401638359.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Incarnate Word Cardinals in passing?

Zach Calzada (Incarnate Word) led passers with 186.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Colorado Bears at Incarnate Word Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.