UNLV Rebels vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UNLV Rebels defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 38–21 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: UNLV Rebels 38, Sam Houston Bearkats 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UNLV Rebels	12	3	6	6	38
Sam Houston Bearkats	6	12	0	12	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) — 238.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +9.04 EPA
• Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 126.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -12.24 EPA
• Mabrey Mettauer (Sam Houston) — -84.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.62 EPA/play -12.34 EPA

Rushing

• Landan Brown (Sam Houston) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD +0.92 EPA
• Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA
• Elijah Green (Sam Houston) — 36.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Phillips (Sam Houston) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds -0.47 EPA
• Jaden Bradley (UNLV) — 6 rec · 125.0 yds +1.61 EPA
• Aviyon Smith-Mack (Sam Houston) — 5 rec · 9.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Anthony Colandrea	UNLV	25	72.0%	238	2	+0.36	+9.04
Hunter Watson	Sam Houston	27	40.7%	126	0	-0.45	-12.24
Mabrey Mettauer	Sam Houston	20	50.0%	-84	1	-0.62	-12.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNLV	Sam Houston
Plays	57	78
EPA / play	+0.098	-0.199
Total EPA	+5.59	-15.32
Success rate	49.1%	41.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.362	-0.523
Rush EPA / play	-0.108	+0.309
Yards	385	245

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UNLV	4	25	+1.92	Ended
Q1	Sam Houston	1	-2	-0.97	Ended
Q1	UNLV	1	43	+3.55	Pass TD
Q1	Sam Houston	12	75	+4.73	Rush TD
Q1	UNLV	13	72	+5.24	Pass TD
Q1	Sam Houston	2	0	-1.96	Punt
Q2	UNLV	11	59	-0.44	Field goal
Q2	Sam Houston	18	61	-2.01	Missed FG
Q2	UNLV	2	5	-1.02	Ended
Q2	Sam Houston	1	52	—	Touchdown
Q3	Sam Houston	4	7	-3.21	Punt
Q3	UNLV	5	67	+4.20	Rush TD
Q3	Sam Houston	3	8	-1.72	Punt
Q3	UNLV	5	12	-2.46	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	10	51	-8.34	Interception
Q3	UNLV	3	9	-0.99	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Mabrey Mettauer pass to Tim Burns Jr. for a touchdown (59 yards) (+7.86 EPA)
2. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Landan Brown rushes 53 yards for a touchdown (+7.48 EPA)
3. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.66 EPA)
4. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Mabrey Mettauer sacked for a loss of 57 yards (1st & 10) (-5.36 EPA)
5. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Hunter Watson pass intercepted (-4.34 EPA)
6. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Mabrey Mettauer pass to Qua'Vez Humphreys for a loss of 62 yards (1st & 10) (-3.7 EPA)
7. Q1 · UNLV Rebels · Anthony Colandrea pass to Jaden Bradley for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.55 EPA)
8. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Mabrey Mettauer sacked for a loss of 57 yards (1st & 10) (-3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UNLV Rebels controlled the final (38–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) — 238.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UNLV at 0.098 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 UNLV Rebels vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

UNLV Rebels 38, Sam Houston Bearkats 21 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UNLV Rebels vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

UNLV Rebels won with a final score of 38–21.

Where can I find the UNLV Rebels vs Sam Houston Bearkats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757224.

Who led UNLV Rebels vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) led passers with 238.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UNLV Rebels at Sam Houston Bearkats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.