Central Michigan Chippewas 7–34 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 34–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 7, Northwestern Wildcats 34.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats rolled past Central Michigan Chippewas 34–7 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns across 5 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #2 J.Labas (Central Michigan) — 154.0 pass yds, +0.04 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #20 L.Lewis caught at NU — 3 rec, 36.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Michigan (+0.028/play) vs Northwestern (-0.057/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	0	0	0	6	7
Northwestern Wildcats	0	18	6	0	34

Scoring Map

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

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

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NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northwestern
Q2TD
#G#17 G.Wilde caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
0-6
#17 G.Wilde caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (23 yards)
Northwestern
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
0-12
Rushing touchdown
Northwestern
Q2TD
#L#86 L.Albright caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
#86 L.Albright caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (23 yards)
Northwestern
Q3TD
#G#17 G.Wilde caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
#17 G.Wilde caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (11 yards)
Central Michigan
Q4TD
#B#22 B.Townsend caught at NU
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
#22 B.Townsend caught at NU catch for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #2 J.Labas (Central Michigan) — 154.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +1.15 EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone (Northwestern) — 53.0 yds · +0.32 EPA/play +0.95 EPA
Shotgun #2 R.Boe (Northwestern) — 10.0 yds · -0.54 EPA/play -2.15 EPA

Receiving

#20 L.Lewis caught at NU (Central Michigan) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +1.15 EPA
#17 G.Wilde caught at NW (Northwestern) — 3 rec · 33.0 yds +1.64 EPA
#17 G.Wilde caught at 00 (Northwestern) — 2 rec · 34.0 yds +2.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #2 J.Labas	Central Michigan	28	71.4%	154	+0.04	+1.15
) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone	Northwestern	3	100.0%	53	+0.32	+0.95
Shotgun #2 R.Boe	Northwestern	4	25.0%	10	-0.54	-2.15
Shotgun #7 A.Flores	Central Michigan	2	0.0%	-2	-2.86	-5.72
Shotgun #8 P.Stone	Northwestern	26	50.0%	142	-0.28	-7.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Michigan	Northwestern
Plays	57	60
EPA / play	+0.028	-0.057
Total EPA	+1.61	-3.43
Success rate	47.4%	41.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.105	+0.003
Rush EPA / play	+0.188	-0.147
Yards	269	347

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	4	8	-5.55	Ended
Q1	Central Michigan	5	8	+1.94	Missed FG
Q1	Northwestern	3	6	-8.05	Punt
Q1	Central Michigan	6	19	+2.14	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	3	1	-3.06	Ended
Q1	Central Michigan	3	7	-2.30	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	10	44	+0.06	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	5	20	-3.68	Interception
Q2	Northwestern	3	29	+3.04	Pass TD
Q2	Central Michigan	1	-7	-5.14	Fumble
Q2	Northwestern	5	15	+2.75	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	1	23	+3.16	Pass TD
Q2	Central Michigan	3	7	+0.42	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	6	90	+4.08	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	1	9	-0.39	Ended
Q3	Central Michigan	4	19	+1.56	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Fumble (-5.14 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Shotgun #7 A.Flores pass intercepted (-4.54 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Fumble (-4.24 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Rush (4th & 1) (-4.14 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · #17 G.Wilde caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.87 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Rushing touchdown (+3.62 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Shotgun #8 P.Stone to #80 H.Eligon II thrown to 45 broken up by #3 B.Deasfernandes — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.41 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Shotgun #8 P.Stone to #80 H.Eligon II thrown to 03 QB hurried by #56 K.Demma — Pass Incompletion (37 yards) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (34–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Shotgun #2 J.Labas (Central Michigan) — 154.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Michigan at 0.028 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Central Michigan Chippewas 7, Northwestern Wildcats 34 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 7–34.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778313.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Shotgun #2 J.Labas (Central Michigan) led passers with 154.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Michigan Chippewas at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.