Quick answer
Dartmouth Big Green defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 20–16 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Central Connecticut Blue Devils 16, Dartmouth Big Green 20.
Game summary
Dartmouth Big Green edged Central Connecticut Blue Devils 20–16 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.
- Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: Brady Olson (Central Connecticut) — 192.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.92 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Jadon Turner — 66.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Michael Plaskon — 4 rec, 58.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Dartmouth (+0.043/play) vs Central Connecticut (+0.020/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 16 | |
| 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Brady Olson (Central Connecticut) — 192.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.92 EPA/play +15.67 EPA
- Grayson Saunier (Dartmouth) — 202.0 yds · +0.77 EPA/play +15.35 EPA
- Ricky Ortega (Central Connecticut) — 36.0 yds · +2.18 EPA/play +2.18 EPA
Rushing
- Jadon Turner (Central Connecticut) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
- Q Jones (Dartmouth) — 51.0 yds -0.66 EPA
- Desmin Jackson (Dartmouth) — 49.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Receiving
- Michael Plaskon (Central Connecticut) — 4 rec · 58.0 yds -0.07 EPA
- Desmin Jackson (Dartmouth) — 4 rec · 28.0 yds -0.18 EPA
- Paxton Scott (Dartmouth) — 4 rec · 37.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Olson | 17 | 88.2% | 192 | 1 | +0.92 | +15.67 | |
| Grayson Saunier | 20 | 75.0% | 202 | 0 | +0.77 | +15.35 | |
| Ricky Ortega | 1 | 100.0% | 36 | 0 | +2.18 | +2.18 | |
| incomplete | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.89 | -4.43 | |
| incomplete | 14 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -1.01 | -14.12 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 65 | 69 |
| EPA / play | +0.020 | +0.043 |
| Total EPA | +1.29 | +2.95 |
| Success rate | 38.5% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.117 | +0.437 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.074 | -0.181 |
| Yards | 331 | 348 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 3 | 6 | -2.20 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 1 | +0.55 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 7 | 38 | -0.23 | Missed FG | |
| Q1 | 14 | 68 | +5.38 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 12 | 70 | +1.99 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 10 | 68 | +1.32 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 12 | 78 | +5.92 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 10 | 42 | -0.34 | Missed FG | |
| Q2 | 3 | 15 | -1.02 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 5 | 15 | -2.55 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 1 | 19 | +3.07 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 3 | 3 | -2.76 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 11 | 64 | +1.83 | Field goal | |
| Q3 | 3 | 6 | -2.21 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 3 | 2 | -2.89 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 6 | 52 | +3.28 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · Dartmouth Big Green · Fumble (-10.5 EPA)
- Q4 · Dartmouth Big Green · Fumble (-5.86 EPA)
- Q1 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Brady Olson pass to Dave Pardo for 15 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.45 EPA)
- Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Brady Olson pass to Cameron Alves for 19 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.07 EPA)
- Q2 · Dartmouth Big Green · Grayson Saunier to Chris Corbo — Pass Incompletion (11 yards) (+2.94 EPA)
- Q3 · Dartmouth Big Green · Grayson Saunier pass to Daniel Haughton for 21 yards (2nd & 11) (+2.83 EPA)
- Q1 · Dartmouth Big Green · Grayson Saunier pass to Paxton Scott for 18 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.8 EPA)
- Q4 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · incomplete to Peter Cleary — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.76 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Dartmouth Big Green controlled the final (20–16) in Week 8.
- Passing edge: Brady Olson (Central Connecticut) — 192.0 yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: Dartmouth at 0.043 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 Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Dartmouth Big Green?
Central Connecticut Blue Devils 16, Dartmouth Big Green 20 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.
Who won Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Dartmouth Big Green?
Dartmouth Big Green won with a final score of 16–20.
Where can I find the Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Dartmouth Big Green box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654474.
Who led Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Dartmouth Big Green in passing?
Brady Olson (Central Connecticut) led passers with 192.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Dartmouth Big Green in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Central Connecticut Blue Devils
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Dartmouth Big Green
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W