Maine Black Bears 7–25 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2005

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Maine Black Bears 25–7 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: Maine Black Bears 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 25.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers rolled past Maine Black Bears 25–7 in Week 1 of the 2005 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: TEAM (311.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +7.52 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cory Ross — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Frantz Hardy — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maine Black Bears	0	0	0	0	7
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	0	0	0	25

Scoring Map

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

MEMaine Black Bears

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 22

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

158.0
Q2TD
CRCory Ross
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Cory Ross rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
158.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
0-0
Jordan Congdon 23 yard field goal GOOD.
158.0
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
0-0
Jordan Congdon 33 yard field goal GOOD.
158.0
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
0-0
Jordan Congdon 39 yard field goal GOOD.
158.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
0-0
Jordan Congdon 22 yard field goal GOOD.
311.0
Q4TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Ron Whitcomb pass intercepted by Bo Ruud at the MMA 27, returned for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, MAINE PENALTY holding on Brian Quinn DECLINED.
311.0
Q4TD
KMKevin McMahan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Ron Whitcomb pass complete to Kevin McMahan for 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

TEAM (311.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +7.52 EPA/play +7.52 EPA
#12 (158.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.72 EPA/play -0.72 EPA
Chris Legree (311.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -2.22 EPA

Rushing

Cory Ross (158.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.73 EPA
Marlon Lucky (158.0) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
Montell Owens (311.0) — 0.0 yds -0.63 EPA

Receiving

Frantz Hardy (158.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.01 EPA
Kevin McMahan (311.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
Ryan Waller (311.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TEAM	311.0	1	100.0%	1	+7.52	+7.52
#12	158.0	1	0.0%	0	-0.72	-0.72
Chris Legree	311.0	4	0.0%	0	-0.56	-2.22
Zac Taylor	158.0	30	0.0%	0	-0.27	-8.00
Ron Whitcomb	311.0	40	2.5%	1	-0.42	-17.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MAINE	NEB
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	311.0	6	-1.94	Ended
Q1	158.0	7	-1.49	Punt
Q1	311.0	9	-0.88	Punt
Q1	158.0	6	-4.32	Ended
Q1	311.0	4	-2.13	Punt
Q2	158.0	5	-2.41	Interception
Q2	311.0	6	-0.64	Punt
Q2	158.0	1	+0.69	Rush TD
Q2	311.0	2	-1.70	Punt
Q2	311.0	1	-1.27	Ended
Q2	158.0	4	+1.21	Field goal
Q2	311.0	8	-4.66	Punt
Q2	158.0	8	-3.43	Fumble
Q2	311.0	1	-0.93	Punt
Q3	158.0	1	-0.70	Ended
Q3	311.0	2	-5.53	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · 311.0 · Ron Whitcomb pass intercepted by Bo Ruud at the MMA 27, returned for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, MAINE PENALTY holding on Brian Quinn DECLINED. (+7.52 EPA)
Q2 · 158.0 · Cory Ross rush for 2 yards, fumbled by Cory Ross at the MMA 14, forced by Joan Quezada, recovered by Team to the MMA 14, tackled by Joan Quezada. (-6.36 EPA)
Q4 · 311.0 · Ron Whitcomb pass complete to Kevin McMahan for 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.07 EPA)
Q2 · 158.0 · Zac Taylor pass intercepted by Darren Stone at the MMA 3, returned for no gain to the MMA 3. (-5.37 EPA)
Q3 · 158.0 · Zac Taylor pass intercepted by Reginald Paramoure at the MMA 48, returned for no gain to the MMA 48. (-5.01 EPA)
Q2 · 311.0 · Rocco Navarro punt for 31 yards, returned by Zackary Bowman for no gain to the NND 41, fumbled by Zackary Bowman at the NND 40, recovered by Team, returned by Team for a loss of 1 yard. (+4.84 EPA)
Q2 · 158.0 · Zac Taylor pass complete to Frantz Hardy for 74 yards to the MMA 7 for a 1ST DOWN. (+4.49 EPA)
Q2 · 311.0 · Rocco Navarro punt for 50 yards, returned by Terrence Nunn for 62 yards to the MMA 1. (-4.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (25–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: TEAM (311.0) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MAINE at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Maine Black Bears vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Maine Black Bears 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 25 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Maine Black Bears vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 7–25.

Where can I find the Maine Black Bears vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252460158.

Who led Maine Black Bears vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

TEAM (311.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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