James Madison Dukes vs. Louisville Cardinals: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Louisville Cardinals defeated James Madison Dukes 28–14 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: James Madison Dukes 14, Louisville Cardinals 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
James Madison Dukes	6	0	6	6	14
Louisville Cardinals	0	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Isaiah Alston (James Madison) — 0.0 yds · -0.79 EPA/play -0.78 EPA
• Matthew Sluka (James Madison) — 32.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -1.43 EPA
• Miller Moss (Louisville) — 148.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -8.27 EPA

Rushing

• Matthew Sluka (James Madison) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
• Isaac Brown (Louisville) — 104.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Jordan Fuller (James Madison) — 31.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Bell (Louisville) — 4 rec · 83.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Nick DeGennaro (James Madison) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Jaylan Sanchez (James Madison) — 2 rec · 12.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Isaiah Alston	James Madison	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.79	-0.78
Matthew Sluka	James Madison	7	42.9%	32	0	-0.20	-1.43
Miller Moss	Louisville	26	50.0%	148	1	-0.32	-8.27
Alonza Barnett III	James Madison	29	51.7%	85	2	-0.41	-12.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	James Madison	Louisville
Plays	78	53
EPA / play	-0.285	-0.227
Total EPA	-22.25	-12.03
Success rate	37.2%	26.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.385	-0.318
Rush EPA / play	-0.195	-0.139
Yards	271	279

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Louisville	3	-11	-4.15	Punt
Q1	James Madison	3	0	-3.67	Punt
Q1	Louisville	7	19	-4.19	Ended
Q1	James Madison	11	30	-0.36	Pass TD
Q1	Louisville	7	34	-5.76	Fumble
Q1	James Madison	8	29	-4.19	Ended
Q2	Louisville	12	49	-0.60	Field goal
Q2	James Madison	7	8	-0.76	Punt
Q2	Louisville	6	22	-0.59	Field goal
Q2	James Madison	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	James Madison	9	65	+4.20	Rush TD
Q3	Louisville	4	75	+6.54	Pass TD
Q3	James Madison	3	0	-3.30	Punt
Q3	Louisville	3	0	-4.28	Punt
Q3	James Madison	7	19	-1.41	Punt
Q3	Louisville	3	8	-2.06	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Isaac Brown rushes 78 yards for a touchdown (+6.45 EPA)
2. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Fumble (-6.3 EPA)
3. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Miller Moss pass to Chris Bell for a touchdown (64 yards) (+5.48 EPA)
4. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Matthew Sluka rushes for no gain (2nd & 1) (-5.22 EPA)
5. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.09 EPA)
6. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Matthew Sluka pass to Landon Ellis for 26 yards (1st & 10) (+3.66 EPA)
7. Q1 · James Madison Dukes · Penalty (4th & 6) (+3.62 EPA)
8. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Duke Watson rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisville Cardinals controlled the final (28–14) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Isaiah Alston (James Madison) — yds.
• EPA edge: Louisville at -0.227 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 James Madison Dukes vs Louisville Cardinals?

James Madison Dukes 14, Louisville Cardinals 28 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won James Madison Dukes vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals won with a final score of 14–28.

Where can I find the James Madison Dukes vs Louisville Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754528.

Who led James Madison Dukes vs Louisville Cardinals in passing?

Isaiah Alston (James Madison) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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