East Tennessee State Buccaneers 52–35 Western Carolina Catamounts: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

East Tennessee State Buccaneers defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 52–35 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: East Tennessee State Buccaneers 52, Western Carolina Catamounts 35.

Game summary

East Tennessee State Buccaneers rolled past Western Carolina Catamounts 52–35 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 13 plays.
Passing leader: o Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Criswell (East Tennessee State) — 189.0 pass yds, +0.26 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #4 H.Meggett caught at 42 — 2 rec, 33.0 yds.
EPA edge: East Tennessee State (+0.252/play) vs Western Carolina (+0.089/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	9	18	12	12	52
Western Carolina Catamounts	0	18	6	0	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ETSUEast Tennessee State Buccaneers

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WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

East Tennessee State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 21 yards
East Tennessee State
Q1TD
#J#8 J.Harrison caught at 07
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
#8 J.Harrison caught at 07 catch for a touchdown (38 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Rushing touchdown
Western Carolina
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Rushing touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Fumble returned for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
HMHakeem Meggett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Jacolby Criswell pass to Hakeem Meggett for a touchdown (38 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2TD
#J#9 J.Terzado caught at 46
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
#9 J.Terzado caught at 46 catch for a touchdown (58 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
#C#0 C.Keller caught at 03
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
#0 C.Keller caught at 03 catch for a touchdown (6 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
#E#12 E.Floyd caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
#12 E.Floyd caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (5 yards)
Western Carolina
Q3TD
#M#10 M.Rossin caught at 50
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
#10 M.Rossin caught at 50 catch for a touchdown (61 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
#H#4 H.Meggett caught at 01
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-24
#4 H.Meggett caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (42 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-24
Rushing touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q4TD
JHJeremiah Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
51-24
Jackson Byrd pass to Jeremiah Harrison for a touchdown (32 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

o Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Criswell (East Tennessee State) — 189.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +6.74 EPA
Jackson Byrd (East Tennessee State) — 32.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.10 EPA/play +5.10 EPA
Jacolby Criswell (East Tennessee State) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.15 EPA/play +4.15 EPA

Receiving

#4 H.Meggett caught at 42 (East Tennessee State) — 2 rec · 33.0 yds +1.18 EPA
#28 M.Townsend caught at 30 (Western Carolina) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds +0.95 EPA
#16 J.Tyre caught at 44 (Western Carolina) — 2 rec · 16.0 yds +1.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
o Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Criswell	East Tennessee State	26	53.8%	189	0	+0.26	+6.74
Jackson Byrd	East Tennessee State	1	100.0%	32	1	+5.10	+5.10
Jacolby Criswell	East Tennessee State	1	100.0%	38	1	+4.15	+4.15
No Huddle-Shotgun #5 T.Dickens	Western Carolina	48	64.6%	295	0	+0.01	+0.52
No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Byrd	East Tennessee State	5	40.0%	44	0	-0.08	-0.38
No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Criswell	East Tennessee State	1	0.0%	3	0	-5.36	-5.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Tennessee State	Western Carolina
Plays	87	83
EPA / play	+0.252	+0.089
Total EPA	+21.89	+7.42
Success rate	49.4%	47.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.645	+0.227
Rush EPA / play	-0.053	-0.120
Yards	653	533

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Tennessee State	11	71	+1.55	Field goal
Q1	Western Carolina	5	15	+0.68	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	6	24	-6.94	Ended
Q1	Western Carolina	3	4	-3.16	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	4	58	+3.98	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	14	76	+7.60	Rush TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	9	61	-3.15	Fumble
Q2	Western Carolina	9	63	+4.88	Rush TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	4	21	+0.77	Touchdown
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	75	+6.63	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	5	80	+6.26	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	12	75	+6.11	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	1	-2	-0.45	Ended
Q3	Western Carolina	9	38	-3.07	Ended
Q3	East Tennessee State	9	63	+5.07	Pass TD
Q3	Western Carolina	5	21	-0.78	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.75 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Rush (4th & 1) (-8.15 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · #9 J.Terzado caught at 46 catch for a touchdown (58 yards) (+5.58 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble (-5.36 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · #10 M.Rossin caught at 50 catch for a touchdown (61 yards) (+5.27 EPA)
Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jackson Byrd pass to Jeremiah Harrison for a touchdown (32 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · #0 C.Keller caught at 03 catch for a touchdown (6 yards) (+4.56 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jacolby Criswell pass to Hakeem Meggett for a touchdown (38 yards) (+4.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

East Tennessee State Buccaneers controlled the final (52–35) in Week 12.
Passing edge: o Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Criswell (East Tennessee State) — 189.0 yds.
EPA edge: East Tennessee State at 0.252 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 52, Western Carolina Catamounts 35 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers won with a final score of 52–35.

Where can I find the East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767563.

Who led East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts in passing?

o Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Criswell (East Tennessee State) led passers with 189.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Western Carolina Catamounts in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.