Idaho State Bengals 24–46 Southern Utah Thunderbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated Idaho State Bengals 46–24 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Idaho State Bengals 24, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 46.

Game summary

Southern Utah Thunderbirds rolled past Idaho State Bengals 46–24 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) — 248.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.46 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Joshua Dye — 180.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Michael Shulikov — 7 rec, 115.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Utah (+0.370/play) vs Idaho State (-0.153/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho State Bengals	0	6	6	3	24
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	12	15	12	6	46

Scoring Map

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

IDSTIdaho State Bengals

OPP EZ

+3

OPP EZ

+3OPP 23

SUUSouthern Utah Thunderbirds

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Utah
Q1TD
GNGabe Nunez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Bronson Barron pass to Gabe Nunez for a touchdown (22 yards)
Southern Utah
Q1TD
MBMark Bails
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Bronson Barron pass to Mark Bails for a touchdown (13 yards)
Southern Utah
Q2TD
JDJoshua Dye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Joshua Dye rushes 32 yards for a touchdown
Idaho State
Q2TD
DMDamien Morgan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Jordan Cooke pass to Damien Morgan for a touchdown (19 yards)
Southern Utah
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
6-27
Field goal good from 20 yards
Southern Utah
Q3TD
NANiko Alailefaleula
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
Bronson Barron pass to Niko Alailefaleula for a touchdown (4 yards)
Southern Utah
Q3TD
WBWill Burns
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-39
Will Burns rushes 72 yards for a touchdown
Idaho State
Q3TD
BSBrett Spencer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-39
Brett Spencer rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Idaho State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
15-39
Field goal good from 40 yards
Southern Utah
Q4TD
JDJoshua Dye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-45
Joshua Dye rushes 19 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) — 248.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +12.04 EPA
Jordan Cooke (Idaho State) — 340.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +8.15 EPA
Davis Harsin (Idaho State) — 4.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -3.31 EPA

Rushing

Joshua Dye (Southern Utah) — 180.0 yds · 2 TD +0.28 EPA
Braedon Wissler (Southern Utah) — 27.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Brett Spencer (Idaho State) — 4.0 yds · 1 TD -1.10 EPA

Receiving

Michael Shulikov (Idaho State) — 7 rec · 115.0 yds +0.87 EPA
Tsion Nunnally (Idaho State) — 5 rec · 82.0 yds +0.03 EPA
Damien Morgan (Idaho State) — 5 rec · 98.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bronson Barron	Southern Utah	26	73.1%	248	3	+0.46	+12.04
Jordan Cooke	Idaho State	45	51.1%	340	1	+0.18	+8.15
Davis Harsin	Idaho State	5	20.0%	4	0	-0.66	-3.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Idaho State	Southern Utah
Plays	66	73
EPA / play	-0.153	+0.370
Total EPA	-10.09	+26.99
Success rate	33.3%	58.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.097	+0.463
Rush EPA / play	-0.933	+0.318
Yards	367	580

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Idaho State	4	8	-5.32	Ended
Q1	Southern Utah	5	52	+4.17	Pass TD
Q1	Idaho State	3	4	-3.01	Punt
Q1	Southern Utah	3	12	-1.62	Punt
Q1	Idaho State	5	7	-2.62	Punt
Q1	Southern Utah	7	60	+4.18	Pass TD
Q1	Idaho State	9	48	-2.91	Interception
Q2	Southern Utah	4	67	+4.30	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho State	7	75	+7.10	Pass TD
Q2	Southern Utah	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	Southern Utah	9	77	+2.12	Field goal
Q2	Idaho State	4	23	-0.94	Punt
Q2	Southern Utah	10	18	-0.06	Ended
Q3	Southern Utah	10	75	+5.46	Pass TD
Q3	Idaho State	3	0	-2.68	Punt
Q3	Southern Utah	4	91	+6.30	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.45 EPA)
Q2 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass intercepted (-5.58 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Will Burns rushes 72 yards for a touchdown (+4.55 EPA)
Q2 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass to Michael Shulikov for 17 yards (4th & 4) (+4.2 EPA)
Q4 · Idaho State Bengals · Brett Spencer rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-4.16 EPA)
Q3 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass to Damien Morgan for 47 yards (1st & 10) (+3.4 EPA)
Q2 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass to Michael Shulikov for 31 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.31 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Joshua Dye rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Utah Thunderbirds controlled the final (46–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) — 248.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Utah at 0.37 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Idaho State Bengals vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Idaho State Bengals 24, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 46 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Idaho State Bengals vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds won with a final score of 24–46.

Where can I find the Idaho State Bengals vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767080.

Who led Idaho State Bengals vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds in passing?

Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) led passers with 248.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Idaho State Bengals at Southern Utah Thunderbirds in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.