Weber State Wildcats vs. James Madison Dukes: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

James Madison Dukes defeated Weber State Wildcats 45–10 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Weber State Wildcats 10, James Madison Dukes 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Weber State Wildcats	0	6	3	0	10
James Madison Dukes	12	12	3	12	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• JC Evans (James Madison) — 0.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -0.29 EPA
• Matthew Sluka (James Madison) — 21.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -0.51 EPA
• Alonza Barnett III (James Madison) — 121.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.19 EPA

Rushing

• Zach Hrbacek (Weber State) — 39.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• George Pettaway (James Madison) — 99.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Jackson Gilkey (Weber State) — 21.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Scott (James Madison) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Logan Kyle (James Madison) — 2 rec · 31.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Wayne Knight (James Madison) — 3 rec · 20.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
JC Evans	James Madison	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.29	-0.29
Matthew Sluka	James Madison	4	75.0%	21	1	-0.13	-0.51
Alonza Barnett III	James Madison	23	56.5%	121	1	-0.05	-1.19
Cash McCollum	Weber State	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.67	-3.34
Jackson Gilkey	Weber State	23	43.5%	162	1	-0.25	-5.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Weber State	James Madison
Plays	56	71
EPA / play	-0.406	+0.066
Total EPA	-22.71	+4.72
Success rate	25.0%	47.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.364	-0.071
Rush EPA / play	-0.439	+0.156
Yards	226	464

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Weber State	3	5	-2.63	Punt
Q1	James Madison	10	78	+6.39	Rush TD
Q1	Weber State	3	9	-0.89	Punt
Q1	James Madison	10	59	+4.16	Pass TD
Q1	Weber State	8	38	-3.06	Ended
Q2	James Madison	10	49	+2.78	Rush TD
Q2	Weber State	5	2	-3.24	Ended
Q2	James Madison	3	31	+3.24	Pass TD
Q2	Weber State	3	14	+0.47	Punt
Q2	James Madison	1	3	-3.45	Fumble
Q2	Weber State	1	7	+0.78	Ended
Q2	James Madison	2	0	-0.61	Ended
Q2	Weber State	1	14	+4.55	Pass TD
Q3	James Madison	5	25	-3.49	Ended
Q3	Weber State	3	4	-3.29	Field goal
Q3	James Madison	7	71	+1.97	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Weber State Wildcats · Jackson Gilkey pass to Noah Kjar for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.55 EPA)
2. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Wayne Knight rushes 59 yards for a touchdown (+4.06 EPA)
3. Q4 · Weber State Wildcats · Jackson Gilkey pass intercepted (-3.99 EPA)
4. Q3 · Weber State Wildcats · Jackson Gilkey pass intercepted (-3.85 EPA)
5. Q4 · Weber State Wildcats · Jackson Gilkey pass intercepted (-3.76 EPA)
6. Q3 · Weber State Wildcats · Field goal good from 51 yards (+3.47 EPA)
7. Q2 · James Madison Dukes · Fumble (-3.45 EPA)
8. Q1 · James Madison Dukes · Alonza Barnett III pass to Landon Ellis for 6 yards (4th & 5) (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• James Madison Dukes controlled the final (45–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: JC Evans (James Madison) — yds.
• EPA edge: James Madison at 0.066 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 Weber State Wildcats vs James Madison Dukes?

Weber State Wildcats 10, James Madison Dukes 45 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Weber State Wildcats vs James Madison Dukes?

James Madison Dukes won with a final score of 10–45.

Where can I find the Weber State Wildcats vs James Madison Dukes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401761590.

Who led Weber State Wildcats vs James Madison Dukes in passing?

JC Evans (James Madison) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Weber State Wildcats at James Madison Dukes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.