Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 23–14 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 14, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers	6	6	0	0	14
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	0	3	3	15	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tad Hudson (Coastal Carolina) — 287.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.30 EPA/play -15.39 EPA
• Trey Kukuk (Louisiana Tech) — 124.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.83 EPA/play -17.35 EPA

Rushing

• Andrew Burnette (Louisiana Tech) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD -0.46 EPA
• Trey Kukuk (Louisiana Tech) — 108.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Clay Thevenin (Louisiana Tech) — 44.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Bryson Graves (Coastal Carolina) — 7 rec · 110.0 yds +1.27 EPA
• Robby Washington (Coastal Carolina) — 4 rec · 33.0 yds -0.48 EPA
• Zach Courtney (Coastal Carolina) — 4 rec · 56.0 yds +0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tad Hudson	Coastal Carolina	51	47.1%	287	2	-0.30	-15.39
Trey Kukuk	Louisiana Tech	21	38.1%	124	1	-0.83	-17.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Coastal Carolina	Louisiana Tech
Plays	74	67
EPA / play	-0.319	-0.363
Total EPA	-23.60	-24.30
Success rate	28.4%	28.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.302	-0.826
Rush EPA / play	-0.357	-0.151
Yards	354	324

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Louisiana Tech	4	40	-2.44	Interception
Q1	Coastal Carolina	7	28	-0.71	Missed FG
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	9	-1.83	Punt
Q1	Coastal Carolina	3	7	-2.31	Punt
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	0	-2.86	Punt
Q1	Coastal Carolina	8	70	+5.01	Pass TD
Q1	Louisiana Tech	7	31	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Coastal Carolina	5	37	+0.38	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	3	4	-2.46	Punt
Q2	Coastal Carolina	4	16	-1.30	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	10	51	+0.38	Field goal
Q2	Coastal Carolina	6	71	+6.00	Pass TD
Q2	Louisiana Tech	3	1	-0.53	Punt
Q2	Coastal Carolina	4	4	-3.45	Punt
Q3	Louisiana Tech	3	4	-3.01	Field goal
Q3	Coastal Carolina	1	5	-5.61	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers · Fumble (-5.61 EPA)
2. Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.47 EPA)
3. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Trey Kukuk pass intercepted (-4.81 EPA)
4. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.45 EPA)
5. Q2 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers · Tad Hudson pass to Robby Washington for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.42 EPA)
6. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Trey Kukuk pass to Marlion Jackson for a touchdown (52 yards) (+4.39 EPA)
7. Q4 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers · Tad Hudson pass intercepted (-4.22 EPA)
8. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (23–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tad Hudson (Coastal Carolina) — 287.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Coastal Carolina at -0.319 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 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 14, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 23 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 14–23.

Where can I find the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778325.

Who led Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Tad Hudson (Coastal Carolina) led passers with 287.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.