Northern Colorado Bears vs. Colorado State Rams: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado State Rams defeated Northern Colorado Bears 21–17 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 17, Colorado State Rams 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	6	3	6	0	17
Colorado State Rams	0	0	12	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 191.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +1.82 EPA
• Tay Lanier (Colorado State) — 9.0 yds · +0.66 EPA/play +0.66 EPA
• Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) — 120.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -10.33 EPA

Rushing

• Jalen Dupree (Colorado State) — 58.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Justin Guin (Northern Colorado) — 38.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Lloyd Avant (Colorado State) — 66.0 yds · 2 TD +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Carver Cheeks (Northern Colorado) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Brayden Munroe (Northern Colorado) — 3 rec · 47.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Dawson Menegatti (Northern Colorado) — 4 rec · 43.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eric Gibson Jr.	Northern Colorado	28	60.7%	191	0	+0.07	+1.82
Tay Lanier	Colorado State	1	100.0%	9	0	+0.66	+0.66
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi	Colorado State	26	50.0%	120	0	-0.40	-10.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Colorado	Colorado State
Plays	62	71
EPA / play	-0.297	-0.008
Total EPA	-18.42	-0.56
Success rate	29.0%	53.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.065	-0.358
Rush EPA / play	-0.595	+0.207
Yards	246	375

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado State	3	9	-2.41	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	7	-2.03	Punt
Q1	Colorado State	4	6	-5.41	Fumble
Q1	Northern Colorado	7	39	+3.26	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado State	7	46	+0.29	Missed FG
Q1	Northern Colorado	2	-1	-2.12	Punt
Q1	Colorado State	7	24	-2.27	Interception
Q2	Northern Colorado	12	44	-2.77	Field goal
Q2	Colorado State	12	60	-1.40	Ended
Q2	Northern Colorado	5	15	-1.36	Punt
Q3	Northern Colorado	3	-1	-9.75	Fumble
Q3	Colorado State	2	8	+0.70	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Colorado	13	72	+3.72	Rush TD
Q3	Colorado State	10	69	+5.24	Ended
Q3	Colorado State	1	6	+1.45	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Colorado	5	15	-2.44	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Fumble (-6.34 EPA)
2. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Fumble (-5.71 EPA)
3. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Fumble (-5.53 EPA)
4. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Punt for 37 yards (-4.99 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+4.86 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for 29 yards (4th & 8) (+4.51 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Fumble (-3.5 EPA)
8. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass intercepted (-3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado State Rams controlled the final (21–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 191.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Colorado State at -0.008 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado State Rams?

Northern Colorado Bears 17, Colorado State Rams 21 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado State Rams?

Colorado State Rams won with a final score of 17–21.

Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado State Rams box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760364.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado State Rams in passing?

Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) led passers with 191.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Colorado Bears at Colorado State Rams in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.