Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 20–17 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 20, Cincinnati Bearcats 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	12	0	6	20
Cincinnati Bearcats	3	0	6	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) — 237.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +11.54 EPA
• Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 83.0 yds · -0.50 EPA/play -12.53 EPA

Rushing

• Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 106.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.82 EPA
• Tawee Walker (Cincinnati) — 53.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Receiving

• Nyziah Hunter (Nebraska) — 6 rec · 65.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 7 rec · 27.0 yds -0.66 EPA
• Cyrus Allen (Cincinnati) — 5 rec · 47.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dylan Raiola	Nebraska	45	73.3%	237	2	+0.26	+11.54
Brendan Sorsby	Cincinnati	25	52.0%	83	0	-0.50	-12.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nebraska	Cincinnati
Plays	77	55
EPA / play	+0.100	+0.081
Total EPA	+7.68	+4.43
Success rate	49.4%	54.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.256	-0.501
Rush EPA / play	-0.121	+0.565
Yards	355	285

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cincinnati	5	22	-0.93	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	5	23	+0.42	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	7	43	+0.61	Field goal
Q1	Nebraska	10	42	-0.17	Field goal
Q2	Cincinnati	3	6	-2.52	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	15	84	+3.49	Field goal
Q2	Cincinnati	3	1	-1.77	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	6	22	-1.04	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	4	23	+0.80	Ended
Q2	Nebraska	3	24	+4.41	Pass TD
Q2	Cincinnati	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	9	32	-3.44	Ended
Q3	Cincinnati	10	57	+5.04	Rush TD
Q3	Nebraska	5	24	-0.71	Punt
Q3	Cincinnati	3	5	-2.15	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	13	67	+4.94	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Dane Key for a touchdown (3 yards) (+4.23 EPA)
2. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Field goal good from 52 yards (+3.26 EPA)
3. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby rushes for 4 yards (4th & 2) (+3.25 EPA)
4. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola to Emmett Johnson — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.21 EPA)
5. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Nyziah Hunter for a touchdown (5 yards) (+3.11 EPA)
6. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Luke Lindenmeyer for 8 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.06 EPA)
7. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby pass intercepted (-2.67 EPA)
8. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Emmett Johnson rushes for 16 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (20–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) — 237.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Nebraska at 0.1 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 20, Cincinnati Bearcats 17 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 20–17.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Cincinnati Bearcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752796.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) led passers with 237.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nebraska Cornhuskers at Cincinnati Bearcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.