Lafayette Leopards vs. Bowling Green Falcons: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Bowling Green Falcons defeated Lafayette Leopards 26–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Lafayette Leopards 7, Bowling Green Falcons 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lafayette Leopards	0	0	6	0	7
Bowling Green Falcons	6	9	6	3	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jason Penza (Lafayette) — -1.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -0.28 EPA
• Drew Pyne (Bowling Green) — 114.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -3.19 EPA
• Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 99.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -3.67 EPA

Rushing

• Chris McMillian (Bowling Green) — 45.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Kaderris Roberts (Bowling Green) — 66.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Kente Edwards (Lafayette) — 27.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Elijah Steward (Lafayette) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Mason Kuehner (Lafayette) — 3 rec · 17.0 yds -0.68 EPA
• Carson Persing (Lafayette) — 1 rec · 14.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jason Penza	Lafayette	3	66.7%	-1	0	-0.09	-0.28
Drew Pyne	Bowling Green	20	60.0%	114	0	-0.16	-3.19
Dean DeNobile	Lafayette	27	44.4%	99	1	-0.14	-3.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lafayette	Bowling Green
Plays	57	61
EPA / play	-0.201	-0.136
Total EPA	-11.45	-8.30
Success rate	22.8%	39.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.177	-0.160
Rush EPA / play	-0.229	-0.124
Yards	153	278

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Lafayette	3	3	-2.71	Punt
Q1	Bowling Green	3	5	-2.76	Punt
Q1	Lafayette	9	42	-2.59	Ended
Q1	Bowling Green	16	60	+1.18	Field goal
Q2	Lafayette	3	6	-2.72	Punt
Q2	Bowling Green	5	25	-0.90	Punt
Q2	Lafayette	3	-4	-2.41	Punt
Q2	Bowling Green	9	34	-4.59	Ended
Q2	Lafayette	3	6	+0.20	Punt
Q2	Bowling Green	6	45	+4.91	Rush TD
Q2	Lafayette	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Lafayette	3	2	-2.86	Punt
Q3	Bowling Green	6	27	-1.27	Field goal
Q3	Lafayette	13	61	+5.68	Pass TD
Q3	Bowling Green	4	21	-1.63	Field goal
Q3	Lafayette	7	21	-2.52	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · Kickoff (+4.98 EPA)
2. Q3 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Elijah Steward for a touchdown (5 yards) (+4.38 EPA)
3. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Mar'Kel Porter rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+4.13 EPA)
4. Q1 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile to Elijah Steward — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.15 EPA)
5. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Field goal good from 56 yards (+3.14 EPA)
6. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Drew Pyne pass to Jyrin Johnson for 22 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.11 EPA)
7. Q1 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Jakyre Henley for 12 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.0 EPA)
8. Q1 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Ethan Hosak for 22 yards (2nd & 12) (+2.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Bowling Green Falcons controlled the final (26–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jason Penza (Lafayette) — -1.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Bowling Green at -0.136 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 Lafayette Leopards vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Lafayette Leopards 7, Bowling Green Falcons 26 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Lafayette Leopards vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Bowling Green Falcons won with a final score of 7–26.

Where can I find the Lafayette Leopards vs Bowling Green Falcons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762790.

Who led Lafayette Leopards vs Bowling Green Falcons in passing?

Jason Penza (Lafayette) led passers with -1.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Lafayette Leopards at Bowling Green Falcons in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.