Georgia Southern Eagles 14–42 Fresno State Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Fresno State Bulldogs defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 42–14 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Georgia Southern Eagles 14, Fresno State Bulldogs 42.

Game summary

Fresno State Bulldogs dominated Georgia Southern Eagles 42–14 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: E.J. Warner (Fresno State) — 192.0 pass yds, +0.10 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Bryson Donelson — 182.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Camden Brown — 4 rec, 55.0 yds.
EPA edge: Fresno State (+0.240/play) vs Georgia Southern (+0.004/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Southern Eagles	6	6	0	0	14
Fresno State Bulldogs	9	3	12	12	42

Scoring Map

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

GASOGeorgia Southern Eagles

+3OPP 19

OPP EZ

+3OPP 9

FRESFresno State Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Fresno State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 36 yards
Fresno State
Q1TD
RLRayshon Luke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Rayshon Luke rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Southern
Q1TD
CBCamden Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
JC French IV pass to Camden Brown for a touchdown (18 yards)
Georgia Southern
Q2TD
RHRiver Helms
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
JC French IV pass to River Helms for a touchdown (4 yards)
Fresno State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 26 yards
Fresno State
Q3TD
BDBryson Donelson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Bryson Donelson rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Fresno State
Q3TD
RLRayshon Luke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Rayshon Luke rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Fresno State
Q4TD
BRBrandon Ramirez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Brandon Ramirez rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Fresno State
Q4TD
RLRayshon Luke
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Rayshon Luke rushes 29 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

E.J. Warner (Fresno State) — 192.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +2.72 EPA
JC French IV (Georgia Southern) — 163.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.50 EPA

Rushing

Bryson Donelson (Fresno State) — 182.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
Rayshon Luke (Fresno State) — 96.0 yds · 3 TD +1.06 EPA
OJ Arnold (Georgia Southern) — 41.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Camden Brown (Georgia Southern) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +0.52 EPA
Bryson Donelson (Fresno State) — 4 rec · 25.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Josh Dallas (Georgia Southern) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
E.J. Warner	Fresno State	27	74.1%	192	0	+0.10	+2.72
JC French IV	Georgia Southern	27	59.3%	163	2	+0.09	+2.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Southern	Fresno State
Plays	48	72
EPA / play	+0.004	+0.240
Total EPA	+0.18	+17.28
Success rate	33.3%	58.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.093	+0.101
Rush EPA / play	-0.111	+0.324
Yards	247	558

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Fresno State	13	73	+4.11	Field goal
Q1	Georgia Southern	3	14	-1.33	Punt
Q1	Fresno State	3	20	+2.28	Rush TD
Q1	Georgia Southern	8	89	+8.99	Pass TD
Q1	Fresno State	3	10	-3.95	Interception
Q1	Georgia Southern	8	33	+2.85	Pass TD
Q2	Fresno State	5	82	-0.34	Fumble
Q2	Georgia Southern	3	6	-1.17	Punt
Q2	Fresno State	3	12	-2.54	Interception
Q2	Georgia Southern	6	30	-1.85	Interception
Q2	Fresno State	8	45	-0.30	Field goal
Q3	Georgia Southern	4	15	-2.07	Punt
Q3	Fresno State	8	55	+4.43	Rush TD
Q3	Georgia Southern	3	5	-2.09	Punt
Q3	Fresno State	9	56	+3.95	Rush TD
Q3	Georgia Southern	5	28	-0.66	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Fumble (-6.38 EPA)
Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · E.J. Warner pass intercepted (-4.78 EPA)
Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Rayshon Luke rushes 29 yards for a touchdown (+3.6 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass to Marcus Sanders Jr. for 18 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.45 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass intercepted (-3.44 EPA)
Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Rayshon Luke rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+3.4 EPA)
Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · E.J. Warner pass to Ezekiel Avit for 4 yards (4th & 4) (+3.22 EPA)
Q2 · Fresno State Bulldogs · E.J. Warner pass intercepted (-3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

Fresno State Bulldogs controlled the final (42–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: E.J. Warner (Fresno State) — 192.0 yds.
EPA edge: Fresno State at 0.24 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 Georgia Southern Eagles vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Georgia Southern Eagles 14, Fresno State Bulldogs 42 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Fresno State Bulldogs won with a final score of 14–42.

Where can I find the Georgia Southern Eagles vs Fresno State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760361.

Who led Georgia Southern Eagles vs Fresno State Bulldogs in passing?

E.J. Warner (Fresno State) led passers with 192.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia Southern Eagles at Fresno State Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.