Charlotte Saints vs. Rice Owls: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Charlotte Saints defeated Rice Owls 21–20 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Charlotte Saints 21, Rice Owls 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Charlotte Saints	0	0	12	6	21
Rice Owls	0	9	0	9	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Deshawn Purdie (Charlotte) — 172.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +6.40 EPA
• E.J. Warner (Rice) — 254.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -5.33 EPA
• Trexler Ivey (Charlotte) — 44.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -12.03 EPA

Rushing

• Dean Connors (Rice) — 123.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Cartevious Norton (Charlotte) — 56.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Terron Kellman (Charlotte) — 32.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Matt Sykes (Rice) — 8 rec · 97.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• O'Mega Blake (Charlotte) — 5 rec · 153.0 yds +2.21 EPA
• Sean Brown (Charlotte) — 5 rec · 40.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Deshawn Purdie	Charlotte	16	62.5%	172	2	+0.40	+6.40
E.J. Warner	Rice	40	52.5%	254	2	-0.13	-5.33
Trexler Ivey	Charlotte	23	34.8%	44	0	-0.52	-12.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Charlotte	Rice
Plays	65	71
EPA / play	+0.020	-0.012
Total EPA	+1.28	-0.84
Success rate	41.5%	39.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.144	-0.133
Rush EPA / play	+0.266	+0.145
Yards	338	504

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Charlotte	6	19	-1.17	Punt
Q1	Rice	9	86	-4.91	Ended
Q1	Charlotte	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q1	Rice	3	18	-0.75	Punt
Q1	Charlotte	7	31	-1.55	Punt
Q1	Rice	8	82	+6.35	Pass TD
Q2	Charlotte	3	8	-1.78	Punt
Q2	Rice	3	1	-2.30	Punt
Q2	Charlotte	6	14	-5.06	Interception
Q2	Rice	3	1	-2.63	Punt
Q2	Charlotte	3	2	-1.47	Punt
Q2	Rice	9	31	-0.61	Field goal
Q2	Charlotte	4	0	-0.76	Ended
Q3	Rice	4	20	-1.30	Punt
Q3	Charlotte	5	66	+5.92	Pass TD
Q3	Rice	6	61	-1.02	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-6.26 EPA)
2. Q4 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Elijah Mojarro for a touchdown (41 yards) (+4.35 EPA)
3. Q2 · Charlotte Saints · Trexler Ivey pass intercepted (-4.31 EPA)
4. Q3 · Rice Owls · Dean Connors rushes for 51 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.18 EPA)
5. Q3 · Charlotte Saints · Deshawn Purdie pass to O'Mega Blake for a touchdown (45 yards) (+4.16 EPA)
6. Q1 · Rice Owls · Dean Connors rushes for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+4.01 EPA)
7. Q3 · Charlotte Saints · Deshawn Purdie pass to O'Mega Blake for a touchdown (32 yards) (+4.0 EPA)
8. Q3 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Elijah Mojarro for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Charlotte Saints controlled the final (21–20) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Deshawn Purdie (Charlotte) — 172.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Charlotte at 0.02 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 Charlotte Saints vs Rice Owls?

Charlotte Saints 21, Rice Owls 20 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Charlotte Saints vs Rice Owls?

Charlotte Saints won with a final score of 21–20.

Where can I find the Charlotte Saints vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401645333.

Who led Charlotte Saints vs Rice Owls in passing?

Deshawn Purdie (Charlotte) led passers with 172.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Charlotte Saints at Rice Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.