Holy Cross Crusaders 34–28 Lafayette Leopards: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2024

Quick answer

Holy Cross Crusaders defeated Lafayette Leopards 34–28 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Holy Cross Crusaders 34, Lafayette Leopards 28.

Game summary

Holy Cross Crusaders edged Lafayette Leopards 34–28 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 267.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.50 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jayden Clerveaux — 95.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Carson Persing — 7 rec, 74.0 yds.
EPA edge: Holy Cross (+0.318/play) vs Lafayette (+0.299/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Holy Cross Crusaders	12	15	0	3	34
Lafayette Leopards	0	18	0	6	28

Scoring Map

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

HCHoly Cross Crusaders

+3OPP 36

+3

LAFLafayette Leopards

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Holy Cross
Q1TD
MMMax Mosey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Joe Pesansky pass to Max Mosey for a touchdown (58 yards)
Holy Cross
Q1TD
JSJustin Shorter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Joe Pesansky pass to Justin Shorter for a touchdown (6 yards)
Holy Cross
Q2TD
MMMax Mosey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Max Mosey rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Lafayette
Q2TD
EHEthan Hosak
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Dean DeNobile pass to Ethan Hosak for a touchdown (2 yards)
Lafayette
Q2TD
DDDean DeNobile
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Dean DeNobile rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Holy Cross
Q2TD
JCJayden Clerveaux
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Jayden Clerveaux rushes 28 yards for a touchdown
Lafayette
Q2TD
JCJamar Curtis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Jamar Curtis rushes 30 yards for a touchdown
Holy Cross
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
27-18
Field goal good from 53 yards
Holy Cross
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
30-18
Field goal good from 24 yards
Lafayette
Q4TD
DHDallas Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Dean DeNobile pass to Dallas Holmes for a touchdown (12 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 267.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +18.10 EPA
Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 174.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +11.77 EPA
Carson Persing (Lafayette) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -0.66 EPA

Rushing

Jayden Clerveaux (Holy Cross) — 95.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
Jamar Curtis (Lafayette) — 127.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
Sam Slade (Holy Cross) — 51.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

Carson Persing (Lafayette) — 7 rec · 74.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Avery Jones (Lafayette) — 5 rec · 65.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Jamar Curtis (Lafayette) — 6 rec · 30.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dean DeNobile	Lafayette	36	72.2%	267	2	+0.50	+18.10
Joe Pesansky	Holy Cross	20	65.0%	174	2	+0.59	+11.77
Carson Persing	Lafayette	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-0.66
Jason Penza	Lafayette	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.95	-0.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Holy Cross	Lafayette
Plays	57	71
EPA / play	+0.318	+0.299
Total EPA	+18.11	+21.22
Success rate	47.4%	42.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.588	+0.434
Rush EPA / play	+0.171	+0.143
Yards	382	444

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Holy Cross	4	76	+6.26	Pass TD
Q1	Lafayette	3	3	-2.63	Punt
Q1	Holy Cross	11	51	+3.71	Pass TD
Q1	Lafayette	3	9	-0.62	Punt
Q1	Holy Cross	8	62	+3.98	Rush TD
Q2	Lafayette	11	71	+6.71	Pass TD
Q2	Lafayette	7	29	+3.32	Rush TD
Q2	Holy Cross	1	28	+3.26	Rush TD
Q2	Lafayette	5	84	+7.08	Rush TD
Q2	Holy Cross	9	39	-0.04	Field goal
Q2	Lafayette	3	1	-0.81	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Lafayette	12	70	+3.03	Ended
Q3	Holy Cross	3	8	-1.35	Punt
Q3	Lafayette	11	55	+0.58	Ended
Q3	Holy Cross	11	79	+2.29	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Fumble (-5.56 EPA)
Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Max Mosey for a touchdown (58 yards) (+5.11 EPA)
Q2 · Lafayette Leopards · Jamar Curtis rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+4.34 EPA)
Q4 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Dallas Holmes for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
Q2 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Ethan Hosak for a touchdown (2 yards) (+3.83 EPA)
Q4 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Chris Carasia for 30 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.77 EPA)
Q2 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+3.75 EPA)
Q3 · Lafayette Leopards · Blocked Field Goal (28 yards) (-3.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

Holy Cross Crusaders controlled the final (34–28) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 267.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Holy Cross at 0.318 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 Lafayette Leopards?

Holy Cross Crusaders 34, Lafayette Leopards 28 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Lafayette Leopards?

Holy Cross Crusaders won with a final score of 34–28.

Where can I find the Holy Cross Crusaders vs Lafayette Leopards box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654628.

Who led Holy Cross Crusaders vs Lafayette Leopards in passing?

Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) led passers with 267.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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