San Diego State Aztecs 21–22 Central Michigan Chippewas: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated San Diego State Aztecs 22–21 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: San Diego State Aztecs 21, Central Michigan Chippewas 22.

Game summary

Central Michigan Chippewas edged San Diego State Aztecs 22–21 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Danny O'Neil (San Diego State) — 223.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Marquez Cooper — 125.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Louis Brown IV — 8 rec, 149.0 yds.
EPA edge: San Diego State (+0.035/play) vs Central Michigan (+0.027/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
San Diego State Aztecs	6	12	0	0	21
Central Michigan Chippewas	9	3	6	3	22

Scoring Map

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

SDSUSan Diego State Aztecs

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 29

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Central Michigan
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 25 yards
San Diego State
Q1TD
MCMarquez Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Marquez Cooper rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q1TD
MLMarion Lukes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Joe Labas pass to Marion Lukes for a touchdown (8 yards)
San Diego State
Q2TD
JWJude Wolfe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Danny O'Neil pass to Jude Wolfe for a touchdown (5 yards)
San Diego State
Q2TD
JWJude Wolfe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Danny O'Neil pass to Jude Wolfe for a touchdown (26 yards)
Central Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
18-12
Field goal good from 34 yards
Central Michigan
Q3TD
BHB.J. Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
B.J. Harris rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 46 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Danny O'Neil (San Diego State) — 223.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +10.52 EPA
David Chapeau (Central Michigan) — 23.0 yds · +4.46 EPA/play +4.46 EPA
Bert Emanuel Jr. (Central Michigan) — 0.0 yds · -0.91 EPA/play -0.90 EPA

Rushing

Marquez Cooper (San Diego State) — 125.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
Marion Lukes (Central Michigan) — 76.0 yds -0.04 EPA
B.J. Harris (Central Michigan) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA

Receiving

Louis Brown IV (San Diego State) — 8 rec · 149.0 yds +1.53 EPA
Evan Boyd (Central Michigan) — 6 rec · 51.0 yds +0.53 EPA
Jesse Prewitt III (Central Michigan) — 6 rec · 42.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Danny O'Neil	San Diego State	26	53.8%	223	2	+0.41	+10.52
David Chapeau	Central Michigan	1	100.0%	23	0	+4.46	+4.46
Bert Emanuel Jr.	Central Michigan	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-0.90
Joe Labas	Central Michigan	47	51.1%	262	1	-0.14	-6.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	San Diego State	Central Michigan
Plays	65	88
EPA / play	+0.035	+0.027
Total EPA	+2.26	+2.40
Success rate	38.5%	37.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.405	-0.057
Rush EPA / play	-0.212	+0.133
Yards	378	485

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	5	71	+2.47	Field goal
Q1	San Diego State	11	46	-1.72	Ended
Q1	Central Michigan	3	0	-3.43	Punt
Q1	San Diego State	6	75	+6.15	Rush TD
Q1	Central Michigan	12	75	+6.15	Pass TD
Q1	San Diego State	6	26	+0.50	Pass TD
Q2	Central Michigan	5	14	-2.06	Punt
Q2	San Diego State	7	25	-1.26	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	7	39	+0.88	Punt
Q2	San Diego State	3	73	+5.85	Pass TD
Q2	Central Michigan	11	59	+0.76	Field goal
Q2	San Diego State	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	San Diego State	3	7	-2.20	Punt
Q3	Central Michigan	15	72	+5.25	Rush TD
Q3	San Diego State	8	24	-1.55	Punt
Q3	Central Michigan	5	18	-0.80	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Joe Labas pass intercepted (-5.06 EPA)
Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Joe Labas pass to Gavin Harris for 60 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.57 EPA)
Q1 · San Diego State Aztecs · Danny O'Neil pass to Nate Bennett for 34 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.5 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · David Chapeau pass to Justin Whiteside for 23 yards (4th & 3) (+4.46 EPA)
Q2 · San Diego State Aztecs · Punt for 4 yards (-4.16 EPA)
Q1 · San Diego State Aztecs · Danny O'Neil pass to Louis Brown IV for 43 yards (2nd & 17) (+4.03 EPA)
Q2 · San Diego State Aztecs · Danny O'Neil pass to Jude Wolfe for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.01 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Penalty (3rd & 8) (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (22–21) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Danny O'Neil (San Diego State) — 223.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: San Diego State at 0.035 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 San Diego State Aztecs vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

San Diego State Aztecs 21, Central Michigan Chippewas 22 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won San Diego State Aztecs vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 21–22.

Where can I find the San Diego State Aztecs vs Central Michigan Chippewas box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643721.

Who led San Diego State Aztecs vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?

Danny O'Neil (San Diego State) led passers with 223.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for San Diego State Aztecs at Central Michigan Chippewas in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.