Adrian Bulldogs vs. Northern Colorado Bears: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Colorado Bears defeated Adrian Bulldogs 17–3 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Adrian Bulldogs 3, Northern Colorado Bears 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Adrian Bulldogs	0	0	3	0	3
Northern Colorado Bears	12	0	0	3	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Hank Gibbs (Northern Colorado) — 30.0 yds · +1.80 EPA/play +1.80 EPA
• Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 9.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -1.10 EPA
• Peter Costelli (Northern Colorado) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.25 EPA/play -2.96 EPA

Rushing

• Mathias Price (Northern Colorado) — 73.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Quincey Ryker (Chadron St) — 47.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Aliou-Rocco Traore (Northern Colorado) — 40.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Receiving

• Tommy Thomas (Chadron St) — 7 rec · 100.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Rollin George III (Chadron St) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Garet Schlabs (Chadron St) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hank Gibbs	Northern Colorado	1	100.0%	30	0	+1.80	+1.80
Eric Gibson Jr.	Northern Colorado	3	66.7%	9	0	-0.37	-1.10
Peter Costelli	Northern Colorado	12	50.0%	62	1	-0.25	-2.96
DJ Ralph	Chadron St	36	55.6%	237	0	-0.15	-5.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Chadron St	Northern Colorado
Plays	64	52
EPA / play	-0.070	-0.033
Total EPA	-4.45	-1.72
Success rate	42.2%	38.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.150	-0.141
Rush EPA / play	+0.033	+0.015
Yards	363	261

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	3	-2.93	Ended
Q1	Chadron St	3	1	-3.51	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	5	50	+1.49	Pass TD
Q1	Chadron St	5	25	-1.47	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	14	91	+6.96	Rush TD
Q1	Chadron St	6	64	+1.77	Missed FG
Q2	Northern Colorado	6	1	-4.41	Punt
Q2	Chadron St	17	74	+1.18	Missed FG
Q3	Chadron St	11	62	+2.32	Field goal
Q3	Northern Colorado	3	7	-2.17	Punt
Q3	Chadron St	6	26	-1.28	Punt
Q3	Northern Colorado	11	68	+1.78	Field goal
Q4	Chadron St	12	59	-1.57	Ended
Q4	Northern Colorado	7	44	+0.19	Punt
Q4	Chadron St	4	52	-1.88	Interception
Q4	Northern Colorado	3	-3	-2.64	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Peter Costelli pass to Brayden Munroe for a touchdown (60 yards) (+6.56 EPA)
2. Q4 · Chadron St · DJ Ralph pass intercepted (-3.75 EPA)
3. Q2 · Chadron St · DJ Ralph pass to Tommy Thomas for 35 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.4 EPA)
4. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Peter Costelli to Carver Cheeks — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 15 yards) (-3.07 EPA)
5. Q2 · Chadron St · Field goal missed (-2.93 EPA)
6. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Peter Costelli to River Stout — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 15 yards) (-2.49 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Peter Costelli rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+2.49 EPA)
8. Q1 · Chadron St · DJ Ralph sacked for a loss of 9 yards (2nd & 8) (-2.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Colorado Bears controlled the final (17–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Hank Gibbs (Northern Colorado) — 30.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Northern Colorado at -0.033 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 Adrian Bulldogs vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Adrian Bulldogs 3, Northern Colorado Bears 17 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Adrian Bulldogs vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Northern Colorado Bears won with a final score of 3–17.

Where can I find the Adrian Bulldogs vs Northern Colorado Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767119.

Who led Adrian Bulldogs vs Northern Colorado Bears in passing?

Hank Gibbs (Northern Colorado) led passers with 30.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Adrian Bulldogs at Northern Colorado Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.