Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Indiana Hoosiers: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Indiana Hoosiers defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 38–3 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 3, Indiana Hoosiers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	0	3	0	3
Indiana Hoosiers	0	15	6	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• o Huddle-Shotgun #15 T.Simpson (Alabama) — 23.0 yds · +0.81 EPA/play +4.83 EPA
• Shotgun #15 F.Mendoza (Indiana) — 125.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +3.17 EPA
• #15 T.Simpson (Alabama) — 24.0 yds · +0.83 EPA/play +2.51 EPA

Receiving

• #3 O.Cooper Jr. caught at 33 (Indiana) — 1 rec · 38.0 yds +2.81 EPA
• #5 G.Bernard caught at 36 (Alabama) — 1 rec · 34.0 yds +3.41 EPA
• #37 R.Nowakowski caught at 31 (Indiana) — 1 rec · 31.0 yds +3.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
o Huddle-Shotgun #15 T.Simpson	Alabama	6	83.3%	23	0	+0.81	+4.83
Shotgun #15 F.Mendoza	Indiana	16	68.8%	125	0	+0.20	+3.17
#15 T.Simpson	Alabama	3	66.7%	24	0	+0.83	+2.51
) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 A.Mack	Alabama	4	100.0%	40	0	+0.27	+1.09
Shotgun #4 D.Hill	Alabama	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.68	+0.68
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 A.Mack	Alabama	1	0.0%	-7	0	+0.54	+0.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Alabama	Indiana
Plays	49	66
EPA / play	+0.022	+0.206
Total EPA	+1.07	+13.59
Success rate	34.7%	51.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.039	+0.572
Rush EPA / play	-0.025	+0.058
Yards	184	408

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Indiana	3	-4	-4.44	Punt
Q1	Alabama	8	18	+7.86	Punt
Q1	Indiana	15	84	+0.88	Field goal
Q2	Alabama	4	9	-0.21	Ended
Q2	Indiana	4	44	+3.84	Pass TD
Q2	Alabama	5	24	-1.56	Ended
Q2	Indiana	3	-2	-2.91	Punt
Q2	Alabama	6	34	+0.75	Fumble
Q2	Indiana	10	51	+4.25	Pass TD
Q2	Indiana	1	7	+0.07	Ended
Q2	Alabama	1	-1	-0.54	Ended
Q3	Alabama	3	3	-3.78	Ended
Q3	Indiana	10	79	+5.40	Pass TD
Q3	Alabama	8	65	+2.69	Field goal
Q3	Indiana	6	75	+5.81	Rush TD
Q4	Alabama	3	-10	-5.14	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Shotgun #10 A.Mack pass to #2 R.Williams caught at 35 for 26 yards (3rd & 17) (+3.79 EPA)
2. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · #80 C.Becker caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.69 EPA)
3. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Shotgun #15 F.Mendoza sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 4) (-3.62 EPA)
4. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Shotgun #15 F.Mendoza pass to #37 R.Nowakowski caught at 31 for 31 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.46 EPA)
5. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 A.Mack pass to #5 G.Bernard caught at 36 for 34 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.41 EPA)
6. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Punt (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · o Huddle-Shotgun #15 T.Simpson pass to #4 D.Hill caught at 50 for 6 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.15 EPA)
8. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Shotgun #15 F.Mendoza pass to #80 C.Becker caught at 40 for 30 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Indiana Hoosiers controlled the final (38–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: o Huddle-Shotgun #15 T.Simpson (Alabama) — 23.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Indiana at 0.206 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 Alabama Crimson Tide vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Alabama Crimson Tide 3, Indiana Hoosiers 38 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Indiana Hoosiers won with a final score of 3–38.

Where can I find the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Indiana Hoosiers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401769072.

Who led Alabama Crimson Tide vs Indiana Hoosiers in passing?

o Huddle-Shotgun #15 T.Simpson (Alabama) led passers with 23.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Alabama Crimson Tide at Indiana Hoosiers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.