Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Houston Cougars: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 27– in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks , Houston Cougars 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	0	0	0	0
Houston Cougars	6	9	6	3	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Conner Weigman (Houston) — 154.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +4.66 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — -7.0 yds · -0.83 EPA/play -2.50 EPA
• Gavin Rutherford (Stephen F. Austin) — 38.0 yds · -0.82 EPA/play -6.58 EPA

Rushing

• Dean Connors (Houston) — 50.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• J'Marion Burnette (Houston) — 40.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Stacy Sneed (Houston) — 30.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Tanner Koziol (Houston) — 7 rec · 63.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Kylon Harris (Stephen F. Austin) — 4 rec · 20.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Jordan Nabors (Stephen F. Austin) — 3 rec · 21.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Conner Weigman	Houston	27	55.6%	154	3	+0.17	+4.66
Zeon Chriss	Houston	3	33.3%	-7	0	-0.83	-2.50
Gavin Rutherford	Stephen F. Austin	8	50.0%	38	0	-0.82	-6.58
Sam Vidlak	Stephen F. Austin	30	46.7%	35	0	-0.80	-24.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Stephen F. Austin	Houston
Plays	61	75
EPA / play	-0.693	-0.144
Total EPA	-42.26	-10.77
Success rate	18.0%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.808	+0.072
Rush EPA / play	-0.503	-0.287
Yards	134	333

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	3	5	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Houston	3	6	-2.77	Punt
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	5	18	-1.74	Punt
Q1	Houston	3	9	-1.22	Punt
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	3	0	-2.65	Punt
Q1	Houston	7	41	+3.34	Pass TD
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	3	2	-2.99	Punt
Q1	Houston	6	24	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	8	23	-6.35	Ended
Q2	Houston	9	33	-2.29	Field goal
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	4	24	-0.95	Punt
Q2	Houston	10	96	+6.84	Pass TD
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	5	22	-2.52	Interception
Q2	Houston	6	20	-2.76	Ended
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	3	2	-0.47	Ended
Q3	Houston	11	75	+5.08	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to J'Marion Burnette for a touchdown (39 yards) (+4.07 EPA)
2. Q2 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Sam Vidlak pass intercepted (-3.65 EPA)
3. Q2 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Blaine Green rushes for no gain (4th & 2) (-3.49 EPA)
4. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Amare Thomas for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.39 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Tanner Koziol for 11 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.78 EPA)
6. Q4 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Gavin Rutherford to Anthony Williams Jr. — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.67 EPA)
7. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Amare Thomas for 12 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.52 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (11 yards) (+2.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (27–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Conner Weigman (Houston) — 154.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Houston 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 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Houston Cougars?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 0, Houston Cougars 27 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 0–27.

Where can I find the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756852.

Who led Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Conner Weigman (Houston) led passers with 154.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Houston Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.