Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Harvard Crimson: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Harvard Crimson defeated Holy Cross Crusaders 35–34 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Holy Cross Crusaders 34, Harvard Crimson 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Holy Cross Crusaders	0	12	6	18	34
Harvard Crimson	0	6	12	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 267.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +15.25 EPA
• Jaden Craig (Harvard) — 242.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +14.43 EPA
• Charles Deprima (Harvard) — 17.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -0.25 EPA

Rushing

• Jayden Clerveaux (Holy Cross) — 172.0 yds · 2 TD +0.53 EPA
• Sam Slade (Holy Cross) — 62.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Malik Frederick (Harvard) — 41.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Max Mosey (Holy Cross) — 6 rec · 149.0 yds +3.00 EPA
• Cooper Barkate (Harvard) — 6 rec · 91.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Jacob Petersen (Holy Cross) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +2.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Pesansky	Holy Cross	36	58.3%	267	3	+0.42	+15.25
Jaden Craig	Harvard	27	74.1%	242	3	+0.53	+14.43
Charles Deprima	Harvard	2	50.0%	17	0	-0.12	-0.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Holy Cross	Harvard
Plays	80	56
EPA / play	+0.294	+0.243
Total EPA	+23.54	+13.64
Success rate	56.2%	48.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.424	+0.489
Rush EPA / play	+0.189	-0.020
Yards	534	373

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Holy Cross	10	40	-0.22	Punt
Q1	Harvard	5	21	-0.61	Punt
Q1	Holy Cross	24	141	+10.29	Pass TD
Q2	Harvard	7	27	-1.17	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	4	46	+2.21	Ended
Q2	Harvard	3	31	+1.22	Ended
Q2	Holy Cross	1	2	-5.21	Fumble
Q2	Harvard	3	41	+5.96	Rush TD
Q2	Holy Cross	7	16	-1.60	Ended
Q3	Harvard	12	75	+5.78	Pass TD
Q3	Holy Cross	8	30	-0.89	Punt
Q3	Harvard	6	62	+3.59	Pass TD
Q3	Holy Cross	3	92	+8.30	Pass TD
Q3	Harvard	5	17	-1.79	Punt
Q4	Holy Cross	5	16	-1.88	Punt
Q4	Harvard	3	4	-1.49	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-12.1 EPA)
2. Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Max Mosey for a touchdown (84 yards) (+8.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Jacob Petersen for a touchdown (25 yards) (+5.22 EPA)
4. Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Fumble (-5.21 EPA)
5. Q4 · Harvard Crimson · Jaden Craig pass to Cooper Barkate for a touchdown (18 yards) (+5.11 EPA)
6. Q2 · Harvard Crimson · Jaden Craig pass to Kaedyn Odermann for 30 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.8 EPA)
7. Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Max Mosey for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.71 EPA)
8. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Jayden Clerveaux rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Harvard Crimson controlled the final (35–34) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 267.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Holy Cross at 0.294 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 Holy Cross Crusaders vs Harvard Crimson?

Holy Cross Crusaders 34, Harvard Crimson 35 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Harvard Crimson?

Harvard Crimson won with a final score of 34–35.

Where can I find the Holy Cross Crusaders vs Harvard Crimson box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644600.

Who led Holy Cross Crusaders vs Harvard Crimson in passing?

Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) led passers with 267.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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