Harvard Crimson vs. Brown Bears: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Brown Bears defeated Harvard Crimson 31–28 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Harvard Crimson 28, Brown Bears 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Harvard Crimson	12	6	6	0	28
Brown Bears	0	9	6	12	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jake Willcox (Brown) — 166.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +11.54 EPA
• Jaden Craig (Harvard) — 223.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +6.71 EPA
• Ty Holtz (Brown) — 0.0 yds · -3.41 EPA/play -3.41 EPA

Rushing

• Shane McLaughlin (Harvard) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
• Xaviah Bascon (Harvard) — 63.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Jake Willcox (Brown) — 65.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Receiving

• Mark Mahoney (Brown) — 7 rec · 18.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Cooper Barkate (Harvard) — 6 rec · 135.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Chason Barber (Brown) — 3 rec · 17.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Willcox	Brown	33	66.7%	166	3	+0.35	+11.54
Jaden Craig	Harvard	18	66.7%	223	2	+0.37	+6.71
Ty Holtz	Brown	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.41	-3.41
incomplete	Harvard	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.86	-6.04
incomplete	Brown	9	0.0%	0	0	-1.07	-9.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Harvard	Brown
Plays	70	78
EPA / play	+0.025	+0.015
Total EPA	+1.72	+1.15
Success rate	47.1%	37.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.027	-0.034
Rush EPA / play	+0.023	+0.075
Yards	380	292

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Brown	7	21	-3.49	Punt
Q1	Harvard	3	9	-1.29	Punt
Q1	Brown	3	-1	-2.94	Punt
Q1	Harvard	6	48	+3.79	Rush TD
Q1	Brown	3	7	-1.77	Punt
Q1	Harvard	8	67	+4.74	Pass TD
Q2	Brown	9	75	+2.45	Field goal
Q2	Harvard	14	75	+4.55	Pass TD
Q2	Brown	5	15	-1.18	Punt
Q2	Harvard	4	18	-5.14	Interception
Q2	Brown	2	1	+0.97	Rush TD
Q2	Harvard	6	9	-4.50	Punt
Q3	Brown	1	6	+1.14	Ended
Q3	Brown	8	53	+0.54	Missed FG
Q3	Harvard	9	80	+5.77	Rush TD
Q3	Brown	2	75	+7.09	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Brown Bears · Jake Willcox pass to Matt Childs for a touchdown (75 yards) (+8.02 EPA)
2. Q2 · Harvard Crimson · Jaden Craig pass intercepted (-5.6 EPA)
3. Q4 · Brown Bears · Jake Willcox pass to Mark Mahoney for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.68 EPA)
4. Q2 · Brown Bears · Jake Willcox pass to Solomon Miller for 56 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.63 EPA)
5. Q4 · Brown Bears · Jake Willcox to Qwentin Brown — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 57 yards) (-4.03 EPA)
6. Q3 · Brown Bears · Field goal missed (-3.89 EPA)
7. Q2 · Harvard Crimson · Jaden Craig pass to Cooper Barkate for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.78 EPA)
8. Q4 · Brown Bears · Ty Holtz to Solomon Miller — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Brown Bears controlled the final (31–28) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jake Willcox (Brown) — 166.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Harvard at 0.025 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 Harvard Crimson vs Brown Bears?

Harvard Crimson 28, Brown Bears 31 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Harvard Crimson vs Brown Bears?

Brown Bears won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the Harvard Crimson vs Brown Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644597.

Who led Harvard Crimson vs Brown Bears in passing?

Jake Willcox (Brown) led passers with 166.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Harvard Crimson at Brown Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.