UTSA Roadrunners 20–30 East Carolina Pirates: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated UTSA Roadrunners 30–20 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: UTSA Roadrunners 20, East Carolina Pirates 30.

Game summary

East Carolina Pirates beat UTSA Roadrunners 30–20 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Jake Garcia (East Carolina) — 279.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.02 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Rahjai Harris — 60.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Chris Carpenter — 6 rec, 61.0 yds.
EPA edge: East Carolina (-0.199/play) vs UTSA (-0.281/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTSA Roadrunners	9	3	0	6	20
East Carolina Pirates	3	6	12	6	30

Scoring Map

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

UTSAUTSA Roadrunners

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 25

ECUEast Carolina Pirates

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

East Carolina
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 21 yards
UTSA
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 23 yards
UTSA
Q1TD
OCOscar Cardenas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
Owen McCown pass to Oscar Cardenas for a touchdown (5 yards)
UTSA
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
12-3
Field goal good from 35 yards
East Carolina
Q2TD
JGJake Garcia
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Jake Garcia rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q3TD
WWWinston Wright Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Jake Garcia pass to Winston Wright Jr. for a touchdown (40 yards)
East Carolina
Q3TD
ASAnthony Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Jake Garcia pass to Anthony Smith for a touchdown (53 yards)
East Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
12-24
Field goal good from 42 yards
UTSA
Q4TD
BHBrandon High Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Brandon High Jr. rushes 66 yards for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
18-27
Field goal good from 24 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jake Garcia (East Carolina) — 279.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.87 EPA
Eddie Lee Marburger (UTSA) — 35.0 yds · +0.41 EPA/play +0.82 EPA
Owen McCown (UTSA) — 241.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.28 EPA/play -13.25 EPA

Rushing

Rahjai Harris (East Carolina) — 60.0 yds -0.39 EPA
Robert Henry (UTSA) — 37.0 yds -0.94 EPA
Kevorian Barnes (UTSA) — 32.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

Chris Carpenter (UTSA) — 6 rec · 61.0 yds +0.97 EPA
Chase Sowell (East Carolina) — 4 rec · 67.0 yds +1.40 EPA
Willie McCoy (UTSA) — 3 rec · 72.0 yds +1.38 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Garcia	East Carolina	37	45.9%	279	2	+0.02	+0.87
Eddie Lee Marburger	UTSA	2	50.0%	35	0	+0.41	+0.82
Owen McCown	UTSA	48	47.9%	241	1	-0.28	-13.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTSA	East Carolina
Plays	87	71
EPA / play	-0.281	-0.199
Total EPA	-24.48	-14.10
Success rate	24.1%	31.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.249	+0.024
Rush EPA / play	-0.326	-0.440
Yards	458	341

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Carolina	1	0	-0.94	Ended
Q1	UTSA	1	8	+1.78	Ended
Q1	East Carolina	1	-11	-2.76	Fumble
Q1	UTSA	1	6	-0.11	Ended
Q1	East Carolina	1	6	+0.07	Ended
Q1	UTSA	1	1	-1.05	Ended
Q1	UTSA	4	9	-4.70	Ended
Q1	East Carolina	1	4	+0.69	Ended
Q1	UTSA	1	2	-5.16	Fumble
Q1	East Carolina	9	78	+1.45	Field goal
Q1	UTSA	5	70	+2.18	Field goal
Q1	East Carolina	4	19	-1.19	Punt
Q1	UTSA	10	80	+6.42	Pass TD
Q1	East Carolina	3	8	-1.92	Punt
Q1	UTSA	5	11	-4.18	Ended
Q2	East Carolina	3	-12	-4.17	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · UTSA Roadrunners · Brandon High Jr. rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+7.8 EPA)
Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Jake Garcia pass intercepted (-5.76 EPA)
Q1 · UTSA Roadrunners · Fumble (-5.16 EPA)
Q1 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown pass to Willie McCoy for 66 yards (2nd & 6) (+5.08 EPA)
Q4 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.65 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Jake Garcia pass to Winston Wright Jr. for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.13 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Jake Garcia pass to Brock Spalding for 25 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.12 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Jake Garcia pass to Anthony Smith for a touchdown (53 yards) (+4.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (30–20) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Jake Garcia (East Carolina) — 279.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: East Carolina at -0.199 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 UTSA Roadrunners vs East Carolina Pirates?

UTSA Roadrunners 20, East Carolina Pirates 30 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won UTSA Roadrunners vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 20–30.

Where can I find the UTSA Roadrunners vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401645334.

Who led UTSA Roadrunners vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Jake Garcia (East Carolina) led passers with 279.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UTSA Roadrunners at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.