Fordham Rams vs. Holy Cross Crusaders: 2024 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Holy Cross Crusaders defeated Fordham Rams 19–16 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: Fordham Rams 16, Holy Cross Crusaders 19.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Fordham Rams	6	0	6	3	16
Holy Cross Crusaders	0	0	9	12	19

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 132.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +9.21 EPA
• Jack Capaldi (Fordham) — 203.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +1.21 EPA
• incomplete (Fordham) — 0.0 yds · -0.97 EPA/play -7.79 EPA

Rushing

• Jayden Clerveaux (Holy Cross) — 153.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Julius Loughridge (Fordham) — 49.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Sam Slade (Holy Cross) — 25.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Justin Shorter (Holy Cross) — 4 rec · 33.0 yds -0.56 EPA
• Mekai Felton (Fordham) — 2 rec · 68.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Ricky Gonzalez II (Fordham) — 2 rec · 42.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Pesansky	Holy Cross	20	70.0%	132	2	+0.46	+9.21
Jack Capaldi	Fordham	22	45.5%	203	0	+0.06	+1.21
incomplete	Fordham	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.97	-7.79
incomplete	Holy Cross	13	0.0%	0	0	-0.98	-12.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Fordham	Holy Cross
Plays	60	81
EPA / play	-0.291	-0.187
Total EPA	-17.47	-15.16
Success rate	31.7%	37.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.219	-0.044
Rush EPA / play	-0.363	-0.291
Yards	275	321

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Holy Cross	3	1	-3.21	Ended
Q1	Fordham	1	7	-1.20	Ended
Q1	Fordham	5	22	+1.56	Field goal
Q1	Fordham	7	17	-2.46	Field goal
Q1	Fordham	1	-1	-2.48	Ended
Q1	Holy Cross	6	0	-7.29	Punt
Q1	Fordham	3	36	+1.09	Ended
Q1	Holy Cross	13	55	-0.46	Ended
Q2	Fordham	3	-4	-3.47	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	4	-1	-4.04	Punt
Q2	Fordham	3	0	-3.02	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	8	38	-1.96	Interception
Q2	Fordham	6	45	-2.11	Ended
Q2	Holy Cross	10	48	-0.37	Ended
Q3	Fordham	5	-9	-7.96	Punt
Q3	Holy Cross	8	48	+0.45	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Kickoff (+3.92 EPA)
2. Q2 · Fordham Rams · Punt (-3.72 EPA)
3. Q3 · Fordham Rams · Jack Capaldi sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.58 EPA)
4. Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Jayden Clerveaux rushes for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.47 EPA)
5. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Sam Slade for 11 yards (4th & 4) (+3.42 EPA)
6. Q4 · Fordham Rams · Jack Capaldi pass to Mekai Felton for 41 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.4 EPA)
7. Q1 · Fordham Rams · Field goal good from 52 yards (+3.06 EPA)
8. Q2 · Fordham Rams · Punt (-3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Holy Cross Crusaders controlled the final (19–16) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 132.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Holy Cross at -0.187 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 Fordham Rams vs Holy Cross Crusaders?

Fordham Rams 16, Holy Cross Crusaders 19 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Fordham Rams vs Holy Cross Crusaders?

Holy Cross Crusaders won with a final score of 16–19.

Where can I find the Fordham Rams vs Holy Cross Crusaders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654638.

Who led Fordham Rams vs Holy Cross Crusaders in passing?

Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) led passers with 132.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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