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Elon Phoenix vs. UAlbany Great Danes: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Phoenix defeat Danes 30–14 in Week 8

TJ Thomas Jr. paced the box score as Phoenix closed out a 30–14 Week 8 finish.

Elon Phoenix 30 2-5 Winner
Final 30–14
UAlbany Great Danes 14 2-4
Winner
Elon Phoenix
Final score
30–14
Halftime
Elon Phoenix 15–6 UAlbany Great Danes
Top passer
Myles Burkett
FantasyHQ MVP
TJ Thomas Jr.

Top CFB performers · Phoenix

  • Matthew Downing 43.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +1.8 EPA
  • TJ Thomas Jr. 98.0 yds · 1 TD +4.5 EPA
  • Rushawn Baker 33.0 yds -1.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Danes

  • Myles Burkett 184.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.2 EPA
  • Myles Burkett 27.0 yds -3.6 EPA
  • Faysal Aden 13.0 yds -1.2 EPA

Quick answer

Elon Phoenix defeated UAlbany Great Danes 30–14 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Elon Phoenix 30, UAlbany Great Danes 14.

Game summary

Elon Phoenix rolled past UAlbany Great Danes 30–14 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Myles Burkett (UAlbany) — 184.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.06 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: TJ Thomas Jr. — 98.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: MarQeese Dietz — 5 rec, 86.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Elon (+0.056/play) vs UAlbany (-0.052/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Elon Phoenix12312030
UAlbany Great Danes606014

Scoring Map

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

ELONElon Phoenix
UALBUAlbany Great Danes

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UAlbany
    Q1TD
    JUJojo Uga

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Jojo Uga rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  2. Elon
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Kickoff

  3. Elon
    Q1TD
    CHCody Hardy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Matthew Downing pass to Cody Hardy for a touchdown (1 yard)

  4. Elon
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 23
    Score
    15-6

    Field goal good from 40 yards

  5. Elon
    Q3TD
    TTTJ Thomas Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-6

    TJ Thomas Jr. rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

  6. UAlbany
    Q3TD
    CBCaden Burti

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-12

    Myles Burkett pass to Caden Burti for a touchdown (9 yards)

  7. Elon
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-12

    Kickoff

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Myles Burkett (UAlbany) — 184.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.18 EPA
  • Matthew Downing (Elon) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +1.83 EPA
  • Jack Salopek (Elon) — 15.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -2.86 EPA

Rushing

  • TJ Thomas Jr. (Elon) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
  • Rushawn Baker (Elon) — 33.0 yds -0.11 EPA
  • Matthew Downing (Elon) — 46.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Receiving

  • MarQeese Dietz (UAlbany) — 5 rec · 86.0 yds +1.45 EPA
  • Chandler Brayboy (Elon) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +0.82 EPA
  • Seven McGee (UAlbany) — 4 rec · 25.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Myles BurkettUAlbany3745.9%1841+0.06+2.18
Matthew DowningElon944.4%431+0.20+1.83
Jack SalopekElon742.9%150-0.41-2.86

Team EPA comparison

StatElonUAlbany
Plays5656
EPA / play+0.056-0.052
Total EPA+3.14-2.92
Success rate39.3%26.8%
Pass EPA / play-0.064+0.059
Rush EPA / play+0.104-0.269
Yards241249

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1UAlbany1147+4.11Rush TD
Q1Elon00Touchdown
Q1UAlbany418-1.61Punt
Q1Elon39-0.46Punt
Q1UAlbany35-2.24Punt
Q1Elon637+2.98Pass TD
Q2UAlbany625-0.15Punt
Q2Elon613-1.65Punt
Q2UAlbany35-1.95Punt
Q2Elon39-0.28Punt
Q2UAlbany39-1.05Punt
Q2Elon35+0.04Punt
Q2UAlbany4-5-3.46Ended
Q2Elon444+2.06Field goal
Q3Elon624+1.35Rush TD
Q3UAlbany33-2.45Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Elon Phoenix · Kickoff (+5.97 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Elon Phoenix · Kickoff (+4.86 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Elon Phoenix · TJ Thomas Jr. rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+3.97 EPA)
  4. Q3 · UAlbany Great Danes · Myles Burkett pass to Jacari Carter for 8 yards (4th & 3) (+3.64 EPA)
  5. Q2 · UAlbany Great Danes · Myles Burkett pass to Caden Burti for 14 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.38 EPA)
  6. Q4 · UAlbany Great Danes · Penalty (4th & 4) (+3.36 EPA)
  7. Q4 · UAlbany Great Danes · Myles Burkett pass to MarQeese Dietz for 38 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.28 EPA)
  8. Q3 · UAlbany Great Danes · Myles Burkett pass to Jackson Parker for 31 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Elon Phoenix controlled the final (30–14) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Myles Burkett (UAlbany) — 184.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Elon at 0.056 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 Elon Phoenix vs UAlbany Great Danes?

Elon Phoenix 30, UAlbany Great Danes 14 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Elon Phoenix vs UAlbany Great Danes?

Elon Phoenix won with a final score of 30–14.

Where can I find the Elon Phoenix vs UAlbany Great Danes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628661.

Who led Elon Phoenix vs UAlbany Great Danes in passing?

Myles Burkett (UAlbany) led passers with 184.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Elon Phoenix at UAlbany Great Danes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Elon Phoenix

Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W

UAlbany Great Danes

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L