Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. Nicholls Colonels: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Nicholls Colonels defeated Incarnate Word Cardinals 20–6 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Incarnate Word Cardinals 6, Nicholls Colonels 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Incarnate Word Cardinals	9	0	3	0	6
Nicholls Colonels	3	3	0	6	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• EJ Colson (Incarnate Word) — 10.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -0.25 EPA
• Deuce Hogan (Incarnate Word) — 0.0 yds · -1.32 EPA/play -1.32 EPA
• Richard Torres (Nicholls) — 0.0 yds · -1.45 EPA/play -1.45 EPA

Rushing

• Jaylon Spears (Incarnate Word) — 49.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Timothy Carter (Incarnate Word) — 26.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• Miequle Brock Jr. (Nicholls) — 22.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Receiving

• Solo Lewis (Nicholls) — 6 rec · 37.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Jalen Walthall (Incarnate Word) — 5 rec · 40.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Josh Lorick (Incarnate Word) — 6 rec · 38.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
EJ Colson	Incarnate Word	2	50.0%	10	0	-0.13	-0.25
Deuce Hogan	Incarnate Word	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.32	-1.32
Richard Torres	Nicholls	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.45	-1.45
incomplete	Nicholls	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.77	-1.55
Deuce Hogan	Nicholls	34	61.8%	217	1	-0.09	-3.02
incomplete	Incarnate Word	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.55	-3.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Incarnate Word	Nicholls
Plays	68	66
EPA / play	-0.520	-0.222
Total EPA	-35.38	-14.68
Success rate	29.4%	28.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.854	-0.193
Rush EPA / play	-0.043	-0.262
Yards	223	297

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Incarnate Word	10	59	-0.30	Field goal
Q1	Nicholls	8	25	-1.43	Punt
Q1	Incarnate Word	5	11	-2.63	Punt
Q1	Nicholls	7	31	-2.19	Field goal
Q1	Incarnate Word	3	24	-11.30	Punt
Q2	Nicholls	5	33	-0.95	Field goal
Q2	Incarnate Word	3	8	-1.74	Punt
Q2	Nicholls	3	3	-2.65	Punt
Q2	Incarnate Word	6	-17	-4.17	Punt
Q2	Nicholls	5	43	-1.87	Missed FG
Q2	Incarnate Word	5	32	+0.68	Punt
Q2	Nicholls	6	11	-1.96	Missed FG
Q3	Nicholls	3	-2	-4.69	Ended
Q3	Incarnate Word	1	5	+0.78	Ended
Q3	Incarnate Word	7	17	-4.63	Field goal
Q3	Nicholls	13	41	-0.63	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.83 EPA)
2. Q4 · Nicholls Colonels · Deuce Hogan pass to Karaaz Johnson for a touchdown (55 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
3. Q1 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Kickoff (+3.76 EPA)
4. Q4 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Richard Torres pass intercepted (-3.69 EPA)
5. Q2 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Richard Torres sacked for a loss of 28 yards (1st & 10) (-3.42 EPA)
6. Q3 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Punt for 4 yards (-3.37 EPA)
7. Q2 · Nicholls Colonels · Punt for 52 yards (-3.14 EPA)
8. Q4 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Jaylon Spears rushes for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nicholls Colonels controlled the final (20–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: EJ Colson (Incarnate Word) — 10.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Nicholls at -0.222 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 Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Nicholls Colonels?

Incarnate Word Cardinals 6, Nicholls Colonels 20 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Nicholls Colonels?

Nicholls Colonels won with a final score of 6–20.

Where can I find the Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Nicholls Colonels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767476.

Who led Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Nicholls Colonels in passing?

EJ Colson (Incarnate Word) led passers with 10.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Incarnate Word Cardinals at Nicholls Colonels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.