Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Texas State Bobcats: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas State Bobcats defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 52–27 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 27, Texas State Bobcats 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	3	12	0	9	27
Texas State Bobcats	12	9	12	12	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brad Jackson (Texas State) — 205.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +13.53 EPA
• Noah Kim (Eastern Michigan) — 245.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +11.54 EPA
• Keldric Luster (Texas State) — 0.0 yds · -0.60 EPA/play -0.60 EPA

Rushing

• Lincoln Pare (Texas State) — 167.0 yds · 1 TD +1.12 EPA
• Tavierre Dunlap (Eastern Michigan) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
• Dontae McMillan (Eastern Michigan) — 78.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Beau Sparks (Texas State) — 7 rec · 82.0 yds +1.41 EPA
• Chris Dawn Jr. (Texas State) — 5 rec · 50.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Terry Lockett Jr. (Eastern Michigan) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brad Jackson	Texas State	27	66.7%	205	4	+0.50	+13.53
Noah Kim	Eastern Michigan	34	67.6%	245	1	+0.34	+11.54
Keldric Luster	Texas State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.60	-0.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Michigan	Texas State
Plays	65	66
EPA / play	+0.297	+0.527
Total EPA	+19.30	+34.76
Success rate	44.6%	59.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.340	+0.462
Rush EPA / play	+0.250	+0.575
Yards	409	606

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas State	4	55	+4.47	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	8	63	+2.56	Field goal
Q1	Texas State	6	75	+5.71	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	42	+2.67	Punt
Q1	Texas State	8	33	-0.72	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	8	73	+5.56	Rush TD
Q2	Texas State	11	68	+0.98	Field goal
Q2	Eastern Michigan	2	6	-0.60	Punt
Q2	Texas State	5	102	+7.64	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	11	65	+7.21	Pass TD
Q2	Texas State	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Eastern Michigan	5	17	-1.71	Punt
Q3	Texas State	10	80	+6.08	Pass TD
Q3	Eastern Michigan	3	0	-3.13	Punt
Q3	Texas State	9	66	+4.31	Pass TD
Q3	Eastern Michigan	3	2	-2.56	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Jaylen Jenkins rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+4.88 EPA)
2. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Noah Kim pass to Joshua Long for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.53 EPA)
3. Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Noah Kim pass to Dontae McMillan for 23 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.09 EPA)
4. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Brad Jackson pass to Beau Sparks for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.51 EPA)
5. Q2 · Texas State Bobcats · Lincoln Pare rushes for 57 yards (1st & 10) (+3.36 EPA)
6. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Joey Mattord rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+3.23 EPA)
7. Q2 · Texas State Bobcats · Lincoln Pare rushes 22 yards for a touchdown (+3.16 EPA)
8. Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Penalty (2nd & 1) (-2.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas State Bobcats controlled the final (52–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brad Jackson (Texas State) — 205.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Texas State at 0.527 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 27, Texas State Bobcats 52 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats?

Texas State Bobcats won with a final score of 27–52.

Where can I find the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401761594.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Texas State Bobcats in passing?

Brad Jackson (Texas State) led passers with 205.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Michigan Eagles at Texas State Bobcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.