UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 28–13 McNeese Cowboys: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated McNeese Cowboys 28–13 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 28, McNeese Cowboys 13.

Game summary

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros rolled past McNeese Cowboys 28–13 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Jake Strong (McNeese) — 85.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +7.47 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #32 N.Denney caught at 32 — 2 rec, 26.0 yds.
EPA edge: UT Rio Grande Valley (+0.305/play) vs McNeese (-0.043/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	0	12	0	12	28
McNeese Cowboys	9	0	3	0	13

Scoring Map

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

RGVUT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

+3OPP 18

OPP EZ

+3OPP 10

MCNMcNeese Cowboys

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

McNeese
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 35 yards
McNeese
Q1TD
MMMatthew McCallister
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Jake Strong pass to Matthew McCallister for a touchdown (85 yards)
UT Rio Grande Valley
Q2TD
#T#11 T.Cord caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
#11 T.Cord caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (21 yards)
UT Rio Grande Valley
Q2TD
#T#14 T.Diaz caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
#14 T.Diaz caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (7 yards)
McNeese
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 27 yards
UT Rio Grande Valley
Q4TD
#T#14 T.Diaz caught at 35
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
#14 T.Diaz caught at 35 catch for a touchdown (75 yards)
UT Rio Grande Valley
Q4TD
TDTony Diaz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Eddie Lee Marburger pass to Tony Diaz for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jake Strong (McNeese) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD · +7.47 EPA/play +7.47 EPA
No Huddle #19 D.Lippold (McNeese) — 16.0 yds · +3.44 EPA/play +3.44 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #12 E.Marburger (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 147.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +3.26 EPA

Receiving

#32 N.Denney caught at 32 (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds +2.60 EPA
#32 N.Denney caught at 42 (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds +0.78 EPA
#12 M.McCallister caught at 25 (McNeese) — 2 rec · 13.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Strong	McNeese	1	100.0%	85	1	+7.47	+7.47
No Huddle #19 D.Lippold	McNeese	1	100.0%	16	0	+3.44	+3.44
Huddle-Shotgun #12 E.Marburger	UT Rio Grande Valley	25	52.0%	147	0	+0.13	+3.26
Eddie Lee Marburger	UT Rio Grande Valley	1	100.0%	7	1	+2.77	+2.77
No Huddle-Shotgun #12 E.Marburger	UT Rio Grande Valley	1	0.0%	-8	0	-1.56	-1.57
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Strong	McNeese	38	63.2%	189	0	-0.14	-5.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UT Rio Grande Valley	McNeese
Plays	51	76
EPA / play	+0.305	-0.043
Total EPA	+15.56	-3.30
Success rate	43.1%	42.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.686	+0.140
Rush EPA / play	-0.239	-0.247
Yards	371	423

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	McNeese	8	32	-2.43	Punt
Q1	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	3	-3.70	Ended
Q1	McNeese	9	43	+0.49	Field goal
Q1	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	12	-1.23	Punt
Q1	McNeese	2	83	+6.30	Pass TD
Q1	UT Rio Grande Valley	13	43	+0.57	Missed FG
Q2	McNeese	7	37	-3.57	Interception
Q2	UT Rio Grande Valley	5	45	+4.52	Pass TD
Q2	McNeese	6	15	-1.10	Punt
Q2	UT Rio Grande Valley	9	86	+6.95	Pass TD
Q2	McNeese	1	2	-0.70	Ended
Q3	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	9	-1.53	Punt
Q3	McNeese	16	65	+1.64	Field goal
Q3	UT Rio Grande Valley	2	1	-1.86	Punt
Q3	McNeese	5	12	-2.38	Punt
Q3	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	80	+6.14	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · Jake Strong pass to Matthew McCallister for a touchdown (85 yards) (+7.47 EPA)
Q4 · UT Rio Grande Valley · #14 T.Diaz caught at 35 catch for a touchdown (75 yards) (+7.1 EPA)
Q2 · McNeese Cowboys · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Strong pass intercepted (-4.73 EPA)
Q4 · McNeese Cowboys · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Strong pass intercepted (-4.62 EPA)
Q2 · UT Rio Grande Valley · #14 T.Diaz caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (7 yards) (+4.58 EPA)
Q2 · UT Rio Grande Valley · #11 T.Cord caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.43 EPA)
Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · No Huddle #19 D.Lippold pass to #21 L.Mauldin caught at 38 for 16 yards (4th & 1) (+3.44 EPA)
Q2 · UT Rio Grande Valley · Field goal missed (-3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros controlled the final (28–13) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Jake Strong (McNeese) — 85.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: UT Rio Grande Valley at 0.305 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 UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs McNeese Cowboys?

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 28, McNeese Cowboys 13 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs McNeese Cowboys?

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros won with a final score of 28–13.

Where can I find the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs McNeese Cowboys box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767495.

Who led UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs McNeese Cowboys in passing?

Jake Strong (McNeese) led passers with 85.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at McNeese Cowboys in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.