McKendree Bearcats 24–41 Indiana State Sycamores: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Indiana State Sycamores defeated McKendree Bearcats 41–24 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: McKendree Bearcats 24, Indiana State Sycamores 41.

Game summary

Indiana State Sycamores rolled past McKendree Bearcats 41–24 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Ty Michael (McKendree) — 112.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.38 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Plez Lawrence — 133.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jr. Quincy Hall — 4 rec, 49.0 yds.
EPA edge: Indiana State (+0.054/play) vs McKendree (-0.148/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
McKendree Bearcats	3	6	0	12	24
Indiana State Sycamores	3	11	18	6	41

Scoring Map

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

MCKMcKendree Bearcats

+3OPP 23

+3

+3OPP 11

+2

INSTIndiana State Sycamores

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Indiana State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 40 yards
McKendree
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 24 yards
Indiana State
Q2TD
BDBryan Domino
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
Elijah Owens pass to Bryan Domino for a touchdown (22 yards)
Indiana State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 28 yards
McKendree
Q2TD
ECEddie Clark
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Eddie Clark rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Indiana State
Q2Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
9-14
Safety
Indiana State
Q3TD
PLPlez Lawrence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-20
Plez Lawrence rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Indiana State
Q3TD
NONick Osho
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-26
Nick Osho rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Indiana State
Q3TD
PLPlez Lawrence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-32
Elijah Owens pass to Plez Lawrence for a touchdown (75 yards)
McKendree
Q4TD
QHQuincy Hall Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-32
Ty Michael pass to Quincy Hall Jr. for a touchdown (20 yards)
McKendree
Q4TD
BABrylan Apholone
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-32
Ty Michael pass to Brylan Apholone for a touchdown (22 yards)
Indiana State
Q4TD
PLPlez Lawrence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-38
Plez Lawrence rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ty Michael (McKendree) — 112.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +5.65 EPA
Charlie Blondin (McKendree) — 10.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +0.84 EPA
Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — 217.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.89 EPA

Rushing

Plez Lawrence (Indiana State) — 133.0 yds · 2 TD +0.45 EPA
Eddie Clark (McKendree) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — 80.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Receiving

Jr. Quincy Hall (McKendree) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds -0.41 EPA
Brylan Apholone (McKendree) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +0.53 EPA
Jaylen Ford (McKendree) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ty Michael	McKendree	15	46.7%	112	2	+0.38	+5.65
Charlie Blondin	McKendree	2	100.0%	10	0	+0.42	+0.84
Elijah Owens	Indiana State	32	59.4%	217	2	-0.09	-2.89
Colt Michael	McKendree	26	26.9%	62	0	-0.81	-20.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	McKendree	Indiana State
Plays	79	79
EPA / play	-0.148	+0.054
Total EPA	-11.68	+4.28
Success rate	34.2%	49.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.337	-0.090
Rush EPA / play	+0.078	+0.153
Yards	331	436

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	McKendree	5	31	-4.01	Interception
Q1	Indiana State	4	25	-1.72	Field goal
Q1	McKendree	4	13	-4.66	Fumble
Q1	Indiana State	1	0	-4.25	Interception
Q1	McKendree	15	73	+2.48	Field goal
Q1	Indiana State	13	58	+0.72	Ended
Q2	McKendree	3	5	-2.28	Punt
Q2	Indiana State	10	72	+5.51	Pass TD
Q2	McKendree	3	3	-4.88	Interception
Q2	Indiana State	5	16	-1.59	Field goal
Q2	McKendree	3	6	-1.34	Punt
Q2	Indiana State	1	-4	-4.59	Fumble
Q2	McKendree	5	19	+2.13	Rush TD
Q2	Indiana State	6	-17	-2.72	Safety
Q2	McKendree	5	22	-1.00	Ended
Q3	Indiana State	3	6	-2.48	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · McKendree Bearcats · Fumble (-5.77 EPA)
Q3 · McKendree Bearcats · Ty Michael pass to Daryle Jones for 37 yards (3rd & 14) (+5.36 EPA)
Q1 · McKendree Bearcats · Colt Michael pass intercepted (-5.34 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass to Plez Lawrence for a touchdown (75 yards) (+4.9 EPA)
Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Fumble (-4.59 EPA)
Q1 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass intercepted (-4.25 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Nick Osho rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+4.15 EPA)
Q2 · McKendree Bearcats · Colt Michael pass intercepted (-3.78 EPA)

Key takeaways

Indiana State Sycamores controlled the final (41–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Ty Michael (McKendree) — 112.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Indiana State at 0.054 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 McKendree Bearcats vs Indiana State Sycamores?

McKendree Bearcats 24, Indiana State Sycamores 41 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won McKendree Bearcats vs Indiana State Sycamores?

Indiana State Sycamores won with a final score of 24–41.

Where can I find the McKendree Bearcats vs Indiana State Sycamores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767446.

Who led McKendree Bearcats vs Indiana State Sycamores in passing?

Ty Michael (McKendree) led passers with 112.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for McKendree Bearcats at Indiana State Sycamores in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.