Toledo Rockets vs. Louisville Cardinals: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Louisville Cardinals defeated Toledo Rockets 27–22 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Toledo Rockets 22, Louisville Cardinals 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Toledo Rockets	3	0	0	15	22
Louisville Cardinals	6	0	6	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kalieb Osborne (Toledo) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD · +6.50 EPA/play +6.50 EPA
• 9) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.Moss (Louisville) — 17.0 yds · +0.62 EPA/play +0.62 EPA
• 5) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.Moss (Louisville) — 4.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -0.29 EPA

Rushing

• Isaac Brown (Louisville) — 53.0 yds · 1 TD +4.50 EPA
• C. Trayanum (Toledo) — 3.0 yds · 1 TD +1.92 EPA

Receiving

• #5 C.Lacy caught at 49 (Louisville) — 2 rec · 41.0 yds +2.05 EPA
• Jacob Petersen (Toledo) — 1 rec · 26.0 yds +6.50 EPA
• #11 R.Treadway caught at 16 (Toledo) — 1 rec · 20.0 yds +2.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kalieb Osborne	Toledo	1	100.0%	26	1	+6.50	+6.50
9) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.Moss	Louisville	1	100.0%	17	0	+0.62	+0.62
5) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.Moss	Louisville	1	100.0%	4	0	-0.29	-0.29
Shotgun #7 M.Moss	Louisville	22	54.5%	94	0	-0.19	-4.12
No Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Osborne	Toledo	32	50.0%	113	0	-0.28	-8.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Toledo	Louisville
Plays	68	58
EPA / play	+0.118	+0.099
Total EPA	+8.04	+5.75
Success rate	41.2%	48.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.074	+0.029
Rush EPA / play	+0.300	+0.156
Yards	333	321

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Louisville	8	75	+4.81	Pass TD
Q1	Toledo	5	18	+3.31	Fumble
Q1	Louisville	5	13	-2.33	Ended
Q1	Toledo	9	44	-0.80	Field goal
Q1	Louisville	6	21	-1.14	Punt
Q2	Toledo	8	55	+1.22	Punt
Q2	Toledo	3	4	-2.08	Punt
Q2	Louisville	7	13	-0.93	Ended
Q2	Toledo	3	1	-1.58	Ended
Q2	Louisville	5	11	-1.08	Ended
Q2	Toledo	3	1	-0.67	Ended
Q2	Louisville	2	17	-1.05	Ended
Q3	Toledo	11	83	+4.04	Missed FG
Q3	Louisville	1	5	-0.63	Ended
Q3	Toledo	1	-3	-0.82	Ended
Q3	Louisville	8	72	+5.43	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Toledo Rockets · Kalieb Osborne pass to Jacob Petersen for a touchdown (26 yards) (+6.5 EPA)
2. Q2 · Louisville Cardinals · Fumble (-5.95 EPA)
3. Q1 · Toledo Rockets · Fumble (-4.7 EPA)
4. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Isaac Brown rushes 53 yards for a touchdown (+4.5 EPA)
5. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Shotgun #7 M.Moss pass to #5 C.Lacy caught at 49 for 28 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.75 EPA)
6. Q2 · Toledo Rockets · Punt (-3.46 EPA)
7. Q1 · Toledo Rockets · No Huddle-Shotgun #7 K.Osborne pass to #9 T.Rudolph caught at 44 for 12 yards (3rd & 3) (+2.94 EPA)
8. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · #2 T.Hurry caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (17 yards) (+2.76 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisville Cardinals controlled the final (27–22) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kalieb Osborne (Toledo) — 26.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Toledo at 0.118 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 Toledo Rockets vs Louisville Cardinals?

Toledo Rockets 22, Louisville Cardinals 27 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Toledo Rockets vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals won with a final score of 22–27.

Where can I find the Toledo Rockets vs Louisville Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778309.

Who led Toledo Rockets vs Louisville Cardinals in passing?

Kalieb Osborne (Toledo) led passers with 26.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Toledo Rockets at Louisville Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.