Idaho State Bengals vs. UNLV Rebels: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UNLV Rebels defeated Idaho State Bengals 38–31 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Idaho State Bengals 31, UNLV Rebels 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho State Bengals	9	6	6	6	31
UNLV Rebels	0	12	9	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) — 189.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +6.48 EPA
• Michael Shulikov (Idaho State) — 15.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.30 EPA/play +2.30 EPA
• Alex Orji (UNLV) — 37.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +0.73 EPA

Rushing

• Dason Brooks (Idaho State) — 122.0 yds · 2 TD +0.13 EPA
• Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV) — 137.0 yds · 3 TD +0.94 EPA
• Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) — 124.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Shulikov (Idaho State) — 4 rec · 82.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Damien Morgan (Idaho State) — 7 rec · 59.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Jaden Bradley (UNLV) — 6 rec · 156.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Anthony Colandrea	UNLV	24	62.5%	189	1	+0.27	+6.48
Michael Shulikov	Idaho State	1	100.0%	15	1	+2.30	+2.30
Alex Orji	UNLV	4	75.0%	37	0	+0.18	+0.73
Jordan Cooke	Idaho State	53	58.5%	385	1	-0.00	-0.14
incomplete	UNLV	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-1.32
incomplete	Idaho State	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.72	-1.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Idaho State	UNLV
Plays	84	72
EPA / play	-0.065	+0.223
Total EPA	-5.47	+16.03
Success rate	47.6%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.117	+0.196
Rush EPA / play	+0.044	+0.242
Yards	541	547

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Idaho State	9	72	+2.28	Field goal
Q1	UNLV	7	75	-1.52	Fumble
Q1	Idaho State	6	80	+6.24	Pass TD
Q1	UNLV	3	5	-2.55	Punt
Q1	Idaho State	5	24	-3.15	Ended
Q1	UNLV	7	28	-1.42	Missed FG
Q2	Idaho State	4	10	-3.00	Interception
Q2	UNLV	5	64	+4.72	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho State	4	24	-1.76	Punt
Q2	UNLV	4	80	+5.53	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho State	6	2	-4.30	Punt
Q2	UNLV	3	-7	-1.91	Punt
Q2	Idaho State	4	23	+0.52	Ended
Q2	Idaho State	1	27	+3.73	Rush TD
Q2	UNLV	3	8	-0.35	Punt
Q2	Idaho State	7	5	-1.43	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Idaho State Bengals · Jackson Sharman pass intercepted (-7.36 EPA)
2. Q4 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass intercepted (-5.96 EPA)
3. Q2 · UNLV Rebels · Jai'Den Thomas rushes 70 yards for a touchdown (+5.68 EPA)
4. Q3 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass to Ian Duarte for a touchdown (64 yards) (+5.3 EPA)
5. Q1 · UNLV Rebels · Fumble (-5.09 EPA)
6. Q4 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass intercepted (-4.49 EPA)
7. Q4 · UNLV Rebels · Alex Orji rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+4.42 EPA)
8. Q1 · Idaho State Bengals · Dason Brooks rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-4.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UNLV Rebels controlled the final (38–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) — 189.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UNLV at 0.223 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 Idaho State Bengals vs UNLV Rebels?

Idaho State Bengals 31, UNLV Rebels 38 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Idaho State Bengals vs UNLV Rebels?

UNLV Rebels won with a final score of 31–38.

Where can I find the Idaho State Bengals vs UNLV Rebels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760371.

Who led Idaho State Bengals vs UNLV Rebels in passing?

Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) led passers with 189.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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