Central Michigan Chippewas 16–14 San José State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated San José State Spartans 16–14 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 16, San José State Spartans 14.

Game summary

Central Michigan Chippewas edged San José State Spartans 16–14 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Angel Flores (Central Michigan) — 59.0 pass yds, +1.16 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nahree Biggins — 111.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Danny Scudero — 9 rec, 189.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Michigan (-0.039/play) vs San José State (-0.142/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	9	3	0	3	16
San José State Spartans	0	6	6	0	14

Scoring Map

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

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

OPP EZ

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 11

OPP EZ

+3OPP 11

SJSUSan José State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Central Michigan
Q1TD
TCTrey Cornist
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Trey Cornist rushes 29 yards for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 34 yards
Central Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
12-0
Field goal good from 28 yards
San José State
Q2TD
LSLeland Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Walker Eget pass to Leland Smith for a touchdown (11 yards)
San José State
Q3TD
DSDanny Scudero
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Walker Eget pass to Danny Scudero for a touchdown (45 yards)
Central Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 28 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Angel Flores (Central Michigan) — 59.0 yds · +1.16 EPA/play +3.48 EPA
Joe Labas (Central Michigan) — 56.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -1.62 EPA
Walker Eget (San José State) — 301.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -7.47 EPA

Rushing

Nahree Biggins (Central Michigan) — 111.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Trey Cornist (Central Michigan) — 99.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA
Angel Flores (Central Michigan) — 30.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

Danny Scudero (San José State) — 9 rec · 189.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Leland Smith (San José State) — 2 rec · 50.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Jackson Canaan (San José State) — 5 rec · 33.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Angel Flores	Central Michigan	3	100.0%	59	0	+1.16	+3.48
Joe Labas	Central Michigan	10	50.0%	56	0	-0.16	-1.62
Walker Eget	San José State	46	52.2%	301	2	-0.16	-7.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Michigan	San José State
Plays	64	68
EPA / play	-0.039	-0.142
Total EPA	-2.51	-9.67
Success rate	43.8%	38.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.143	-0.162
Rush EPA / play	-0.086	-0.100
Yards	382	376

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	6	64	+1.10	Missed FG
Q1	San José State	7	61	-3.66	Interception
Q1	Central Michigan	8	80	+6.40	Rush TD
Q1	San José State	2	-7	-6.27	Fumble
Q1	Central Michigan	3	3	-2.46	Field goal
Q1	San José State	3	0	-3.29	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	3	7	-1.91	Punt
Q2	San José State	2	1	-5.25	Interception
Q2	Central Michigan	6	36	-0.57	Field goal
Q2	San José State	8	74	+6.41	Pass TD
Q2	Central Michigan	8	31	+0.08	Punt
Q2	San José State	9	22	-0.51	Punt
Q3	San José State	6	75	+6.55	Pass TD
Q3	Central Michigan	4	12	-2.24	Punt
Q3	San José State	3	2	-3.08	Punt
Q3	Central Michigan	3	3	-3.07	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · San José State Spartans · Walker Eget pass intercepted (-5.83 EPA)
Q1 · San José State Spartans · Fumble (-5.37 EPA)
Q3 · San José State Spartans · Walker Eget pass to Danny Scudero for a touchdown (45 yards) (+4.99 EPA)
Q2 · San José State Spartans · Walker Eget pass intercepted (-4.55 EPA)
Q4 · San José State Spartans · Walker Eget pass to Danny Scudero for 33 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.67 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Angel Flores pass to Tommy McIntosh for 47 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.55 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Angel Flores rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.42 EPA)
Q2 · San José State Spartans · Walker Eget pass to Leland Smith for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (16–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Angel Flores (Central Michigan) — 59.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Michigan at -0.039 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 San José State Spartans?

Central Michigan Chippewas 16, San José State Spartans 14 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs San José State Spartans?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 16–14.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs San José State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760358.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs San José State Spartans in passing?

Angel Flores (Central Michigan) led passers with 59.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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