Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Syracuse Orange: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Holy Cross Crusaders 42–14 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Holy Cross Crusaders 14, Syracuse Orange 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Holy Cross Crusaders	0	12	0	6	14
Syracuse Orange	12	12	6	0	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 380.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +16.73 EPA
• Sam Slade (Holy Cross) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.13 EPA/play +3.40 EPA
• Michael Johnson Jr. (Syracuse) — 15.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -2.56 EPA

Rushing

• LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• Jayden Clerveaux (Holy Cross) — 10.0 yds -0.63 EPA
• Sam Slade (Holy Cross) — 9.0 yds -0.97 EPA

Receiving

• Jackson Meeks (Syracuse) — 10 rec · 161.0 yds +1.35 EPA
• LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 7 rec · 54.0 yds +1.13 EPA
• Max Mosey (Holy Cross) — 5 rec · 105.0 yds +2.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle McCord	Syracuse	53	52.8%	380	4	+0.32	+16.73
Sam Slade	Holy Cross	3	33.3%	27	1	+1.13	+3.40
Michael Johnson Jr.	Syracuse	5	40.0%	15	0	-0.51	-2.56
Joe Pesansky	Holy Cross	29	48.3%	173	1	-0.29	-8.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Holy Cross	Syracuse
Plays	53	92
EPA / play	-0.338	+0.144
Total EPA	-17.93	+13.21
Success rate	22.6%	48.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.158	+0.244
Rush EPA / play	-0.613	-0.029
Yards	236	560

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Holy Cross	1	4	-0.17	Ended
Q1	Holy Cross	2	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	13	92	+7.74	Pass TD
Q1	Holy Cross	3	8	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	7	79	+5.84	Pass TD
Q1	Holy Cross	1	1	-0.77	Ended
Q1	Holy Cross	2	1	-2.58	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	9	71	+4.66	Pass TD
Q2	Holy Cross	3	75	+7.08	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	1	0	-0.81	Ended
Q2	Syracuse	4	2	-2.32	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	10	79	+7.09	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	7	24	-1.23	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	3	-1	-1.05	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	6	54	+5.33	Pass TD
Q2	Holy Cross	1	0	-0.21	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Max Mosey for a touchdown (63 yards) (+5.97 EPA)
2. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky — Interception returned for a touchdown (-4.89 EPA)
3. Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Sam Slade pass to Jacob Petersen for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.13 EPA)
4. Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Sam Slade rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.48 EPA)
5. Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Max Mosey for 19 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.21 EPA)
6. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to LeQuint Allen for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.98 EPA)
7. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Umari Hatcher for a touchdown (7 yards) (+2.96 EPA)
8. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Jackson Meeks for 4 yards (4th & 4) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (42–14) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 380.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Syracuse at 0.144 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 Holy Cross Crusaders vs Syracuse Orange?

Holy Cross Crusaders 14, Syracuse Orange 42 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 14–42.

Where can I find the Holy Cross Crusaders vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635565.

Who led Holy Cross Crusaders vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Kyle McCord (Syracuse) led passers with 380.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Holy Cross Crusaders at Syracuse Orange in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.