Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 35–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 7, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	0	0	0	6	7
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	6	3	9	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kirk Francis (Tulsa) — 230.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +7.20 EPA
• Stephen Kittleman (Tulsa) — 18.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +0.32 EPA
• Stone Earle (Abilene Christian) — 120.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -7.72 EPA

Rushing

• Dominic Richardson (Tulsa) — 142.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA
• Jordon Vaughn (Abilene Christian) — 50.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Stone Earle (Abilene Christian) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Zion Booker (Tulsa) — 6 rec · 67.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• J.J. Henry (Abilene Christian) — 7 rec · 54.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Micah Tease (Tulsa) — 4 rec · 69.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kirk Francis	Tulsa	31	64.5%	230	2	+0.23	+7.20
Stephen Kittleman	Tulsa	3	66.7%	18	0	+0.11	+0.32
Stone Earle	Abilene Christian	25	52.0%	120	0	-0.31	-7.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	Tulsa
Plays	60	79
EPA / play	-0.217	+0.237
Total EPA	-13.02	+18.70
Success rate	35.0%	46.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.309	+0.221
Rush EPA / play	-0.151	+0.249
Yards	268	519

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	3	-2.93	Punt
Q1	Tulsa	4	27	-0.32	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	15	87	+1.43	Ended
Q1	Tulsa	14	97	+7.94	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	7	59	-1.59	Ended
Q2	Tulsa	3	9	-0.41	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	3	3	-1.91	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	6	26	-1.38	Field goal
Q2	Abilene Christian	6	7	-2.39	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	9	49	+0.37	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	2	7	-0.34	Ended
Q3	Tulsa	10	53	+0.49	Field goal
Q3	Abilene Christian	3	6	-2.94	Punt
Q3	Tulsa	3	10	-1.09	Punt
Q3	Abilene Christian	3	2	-3.47	Punt
Q3	Tulsa	8	87	+5.64	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+5.94 EPA)
2. Q3 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Dominic Richardson rushes 57 yards for a touchdown (+4.82 EPA)
3. Q3 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Braylin Presley rushes for 16 yards (4th & 10) (+4.2 EPA)
4. Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle pass intercepted (-3.52 EPA)
5. Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Dominic Richardson rushes for 15 yards (4th & 2) (+3.47 EPA)
6. Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Kirk Francis pass to Zion Booker for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle pass to Javon Gipson for 25 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.43 EPA)
8. Q4 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Ajay Allen rushes 40 yards for a touchdown (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tulsa Golden Hurricane controlled the final (35–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kirk Francis (Tulsa) — 230.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Tulsa at 0.237 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 Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 7, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 35 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane won with a final score of 7–35.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762457.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane in passing?

Kirk Francis (Tulsa) led passers with 230.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Abilene Christian Wildcats at Tulsa Golden Hurricane in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.