Iowa Wesleyan Tigers vs. Drake Bulldogs: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Drake Bulldogs defeated Iowa Wesleyan Tigers 41–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Iowa Wesleyan Tigers 7, Drake Bulldogs 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa Wesleyan Tigers	0	0	6	0	7
Drake Bulldogs	12	9	6	9	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chase Spellman (Drake) — 229.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +11.95 EPA
• Xavier Washington (Drake) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +3.27 EPA
• Clark Coleman (Upper Iowa University) — 27.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -0.81 EPA

Rushing

• Luke Woodson (Drake) — 48.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Jaden Meizinger (Drake) — 48.0 yds -0.48 EPA
• Chase Spellman (Drake) — 45.0 yds · 2 TD +0.60 EPA

Receiving

• Mante Morrow (Upper Iowa University) — 5 rec · 85.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Hank Foley (Drake) — 5 rec · 127.0 yds +1.50 EPA
• Angelo Butts (Upper Iowa University) — 4 rec · 24.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Spellman	Drake	18	77.8%	229	2	+0.66	+11.95
Xavier Washington	Drake	4	50.0%	45	1	+0.82	+3.27
Clark Coleman	Upper Iowa University	4	75.0%	27	0	-0.20	-0.81
Darryl Overstreet Jr.	Upper Iowa University	28	53.6%	158	1	-0.13	-3.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Upper Iowa University	Drake
Plays	48	68
EPA / play	-0.289	+0.144
Total EPA	-13.89	+9.78
Success rate	31.2%	48.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.141	+0.692
Rush EPA / play	-0.585	-0.118
Yards	217	480

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Drake	7	48	-1.89	Interception
Q1	Upper Iowa University	3	5	-2.51	Punt
Q1	Drake	4	40	+3.31	Pass TD
Q1	Upper Iowa University	7	33	-3.65	Ended
Q1	Drake	3	63	+4.43	Rush TD
Q1	Upper Iowa University	3	3	-2.83	Punt
Q1	Drake	4	22	-1.09	Punt
Q2	Upper Iowa University	3	-7	-2.73	Punt
Q2	Drake	1	46	+3.12	Pass TD
Q2	Upper Iowa University	9	33	+0.07	Punt
Q2	Drake	14	41	-0.47	Field goal
Q2	Upper Iowa University	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Upper Iowa University	5	60	+6.52	Pass TD
Q3	Drake	11	83	+5.72	Rush TD
Q3	Upper Iowa University	4	47	-1.53	Interception
Q3	Drake	10	35	-3.25	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Drake Bulldogs · Punt for 42 yards (-5.55 EPA)
2. Q3 · Upper Iowa University · Darryl Overstreet Jr. pass intercepted (-5.51 EPA)
3. Q1 · Drake Bulldogs · Chase Spellman pass intercepted (-4.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Drake Bulldogs · Xavier Washington pass to Jaden Meizinger for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.55 EPA)
5. Q3 · Upper Iowa University · Darryl Overstreet Jr. pass to Mante Morrow for a touchdown (34 yards) (+4.08 EPA)
6. Q1 · Drake Bulldogs · Chase Spellman pass to Hank Foley for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.97 EPA)
7. Q4 · Upper Iowa University · Clark Coleman pass intercepted (-3.86 EPA)
8. Q2 · Drake Bulldogs · Chase Spellman pass to Hank Foley for a touchdown (46 yards) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Drake Bulldogs controlled the final (41–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chase Spellman (Drake) — 229.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Drake at 0.144 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 Iowa Wesleyan Tigers vs Drake Bulldogs?

Iowa Wesleyan Tigers 7, Drake Bulldogs 41 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Iowa Wesleyan Tigers vs Drake Bulldogs?

Drake Bulldogs won with a final score of 7–41.

Where can I find the Iowa Wesleyan Tigers vs Drake Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767620.

Who led Iowa Wesleyan Tigers vs Drake Bulldogs in passing?

Chase Spellman (Drake) led passers with 229.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Iowa Wesleyan Tigers at Drake Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.