Central Connecticut Blue Devils 27–20 St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Quick answer

Central Connecticut Blue Devils defeated St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 27–20 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Central Connecticut Blue Devils 27, St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 20.

Game summary

Central Connecticut Blue Devils beat St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 27–20 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Brady Olson (Central Connecticut) — 163.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Elijah Howard — 102.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Paul Marsh Jr. — 4 rec, 40.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Connecticut (-0.179/play) vs St. Francis (PA) (-0.251/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Connecticut Blue Devils	6	12	6	0	27
St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas	0	6	0	6	20

Scoring Map

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

CCSUCentral Connecticut Blue Devils

+3OPP 22

+3OPP 23

OPP EZ

STSt. Joseph's (IN) Pumas

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Central Connecticut
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 39 yards
Central Connecticut
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
6-0
Field goal good from 40 yards
Central Connecticut
Q2TD
BOBrady Olson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Brady Olson rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
St. Francis (PA)
Q2TD
DMDeMarcus McElroy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
DeMarcus McElroy rushes 97 yards for a touchdown
Central Connecticut
Q2TD
MPMichael Plaskon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Brady Olson pass to Michael Plaskon for a touchdown (11 yards)
Central Connecticut
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Fumble returned for a touchdown
St. Francis (PA)
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Fumble returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brady Olson (Central Connecticut) — 163.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +10.99 EPA
Jeff Hoenstine (St. Francis (PA)) — 82.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +1.78 EPA
Aidan Clark (Central Connecticut) — 19.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -0.47 EPA

Rushing

Elijah Howard (Central Connecticut) — 102.0 yds +0.09 EPA
DeMarcus McElroy (St. Francis (PA)) — 124.0 yds · 1 TD +0.60 EPA
Markell Holman (St. Francis (PA)) — 10.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

Paul Marsh Jr. (Central Connecticut) — 4 rec · 40.0 yds -0.51 EPA
Michael Plaskon (Central Connecticut) — 6 rec · 53.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Peter Cleary (Central Connecticut) — 2 rec · 25.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brady Olson	Central Connecticut	26	80.8%	163	1	+0.42	+10.99
Jeff Hoenstine	St. Francis (PA)	17	70.6%	82	0	+0.10	+1.78
Aidan Clark	Central Connecticut	1	100.0%	19	0	-0.47	-0.47
incomplete	St. Francis (PA)	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.79	-2.37
Adrian Mejia	St. Francis (PA)	8	75.0%	25	0	-0.85	-6.81
incomplete	Central Connecticut	16	0.0%	0	0	-1.02	-16.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Connecticut	St. Francis (PA)
Plays	80	54
EPA / play	-0.179	-0.251
Total EPA	-14.30	-13.55
Success rate	37.5%	27.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.136	-0.265
Rush EPA / play	-0.228	-0.236
Yards	310	240

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Connecticut	10	33	-1.99	Ended
Q1	Central Connecticut	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	Central Connecticut	3	1	-2.89	Field goal
Q1	Central Connecticut	6	14	-2.22	Punt
Q1	St. Francis (PA)	9	41	-0.03	Punt
Q1	Central Connecticut	11	81	+7.24	Rush TD
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	5	20	-1.67	Punt
Q2	Central Connecticut	4	4	-2.44	Punt
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	1	97	+7.35	Rush TD
Q2	Central Connecticut	3	9	-1.11	Punt
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	6	7	-1.15	Punt
Q2	Central Connecticut	8	51	+5.11	Pass TD
Q3	St. Francis (PA)	4	10	-2.45	Interception
Q3	Central Connecticut	5	10	-5.77	Ended
Q3	St. Francis (PA)	6	13	-2.78	Punt
Q3	Central Connecticut	3	15	+0.71	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · St. Francis (PA) · DeMarcus McElroy rushes 97 yards for a touchdown (+7.35 EPA)
Q4 · St. Francis (PA) · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.1 EPA)
Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-6.72 EPA)
Q1 · St. Francis (PA) · Fumble (-5.27 EPA)
Q3 · St. Francis (PA) · Jeff Hoenstine pass intercepted (-5.0 EPA)
Q4 · St. Francis (PA) · Fumble (-4.64 EPA)
Q1 · St. Francis (PA) · Jeff Hoenstine pass to Jayden Ivory for 26 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.3 EPA)
Q3 · St. Francis (PA) · Jeff Hoenstine pass to Markell Holman for 24 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Connecticut Blue Devils controlled the final (27–20) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Brady Olson (Central Connecticut) — 163.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Central Connecticut at -0.179 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 Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas?

Central Connecticut Blue Devils 27, St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 20 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas?

Central Connecticut Blue Devils won with a final score of 27–20.

Where can I find the Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654574.

Who led Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas in passing?

Brady Olson (Central Connecticut) led passers with 163.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Connecticut Blue Devils at St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.