Ohio Bobcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Ohio Bobcats 34–31 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Ohio Bobcats 31, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio Bobcats	6	15	12	0	31
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	15	0	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Parker Navarro (Ohio) — 309.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +20.48 EPA
• Athan Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 321.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +15.31 EPA

Rushing

• Sieh Bangura (Ohio) — 114.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Antwan Raymond (Rutgers) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
• CJ Campbell Jr. (Rutgers) — 93.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Chase Hendricks (Ohio) — 13 rec · 163.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• KJ Duff (Rutgers) — 8 rec · 89.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• Ian Strong (Rutgers) — 9 rec · 124.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Parker Navarro	Ohio	44	61.4%	309	3	+0.47	+20.48
Athan Kaliakmanis	Rutgers	36	66.7%	321	2	+0.42	+15.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio	Rutgers
Plays	83	80
EPA / play	+0.282	+0.282
Total EPA	+23.42	+22.54
Success rate	39.8%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.465	+0.425
Rush EPA / play	+0.076	+0.164
Yards	541	527

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rutgers	22	125	+7.09	Rush TD
Q1	Ohio	19	126	+9.28	Pass TD
Q1	Rutgers	18	106	+3.69	Field goal
Q2	Ohio	6	4	-5.83	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	1	54	+3.97	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio	11	78	+5.92	Pass TD
Q2	Rutgers	7	90	+7.27	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio	5	15	-2.05	Touchdown
Q2	Ohio	16	101	+2.02	Field goal
Q2	Rutgers	1	-5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Ohio	6	46	+2.99	Ended
Q3	Rutgers	1	13	+0.66	Ended
Q3	Ohio	6	57	+5.29	Rush TD
Q3	Rutgers	5	36	-0.14	Punt
Q3	Ohio	7	90	+7.81	Pass TD
Q3	Rutgers	12	59	+0.62	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · Punt return touchdown (-5.72 EPA)
2. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Antwan Raymond rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+4.65 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to DT Sheffield for a touchdown (54 yards) (+3.96 EPA)
4. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to DT Sheffield for 10 yards (4th & 3) (+3.64 EPA)
5. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to DT Sheffield for 10 yards (4th & 3) (+3.63 EPA)
6. Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · Parker Navarro rushes for 28 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.63 EPA)
7. Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · Parker Navarro pass to Jake Bruno for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.47 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ohio Bobcats · Parker Navarro pass to Chase Hendricks for 26 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (34–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Parker Navarro (Ohio) — 309.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio at 0.282 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 Ohio Bobcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Ohio Bobcats 31, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 34 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Ohio Bobcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 31–34.

Where can I find the Ohio Bobcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752794.

Who led Ohio Bobcats vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Parker Navarro (Ohio) led passers with 309.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ohio Bobcats at Rutgers Scarlet Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.