Sacramento State Hornets vs. Nevada Wolf Pack: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Nevada Wolf Pack defeated Sacramento State Hornets 20–17 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Sacramento State Hornets 17, Nevada Wolf Pack 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sacramento State Hornets	6	9	0	6	17
Nevada Wolf Pack	0	12	0	0	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Savion Red (Sacramento State) — 28.0 yds · +1.79 EPA/play +1.80 EPA
• Jaden Rashada (Sacramento State) — 39.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.10 EPA
• Cardell Williams (Sacramento State) — 175.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.57 EPA/play -8.50 EPA

Rushing

• Chubba Purdy (Nevada) — 115.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
• Caleb Ramseur (Nevada) — 70.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Herschel Turner (Nevada) — 80.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Marcus Bellon (Nevada) — 2 rec · 59.0 yds -0.75 EPA
• Jordan Brown (Nevada) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Tim Conerly (Sacramento State) — 3 rec · 14.0 yds -0.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Savion Red	Sacramento State	1	100.0%	28	0	+1.79	+1.80
Jaden Rashada	Sacramento State	5	40.0%	39	0	+0.02	+0.10
Cardell Williams	Sacramento State	15	66.7%	175	1	-0.57	-8.50
Chubba Purdy	Nevada	22	54.5%	171	0	-0.84	-18.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sacramento State	Nevada
Plays	57	70
EPA / play	+0.006	-0.092
Total EPA	+0.36	-6.46
Success rate	36.8%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.314	-0.840
Rush EPA / play	+0.193	+0.250
Yards	404	440

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sacramento State	9	75	+5.95	Rush TD
Q1	Nevada	10	56	+0.25	Interception
Q1	Sacramento State	3	9	-0.78	Punt
Q1	Nevada	3	-6	-4.16	Punt
Q1	Sacramento State	13	60	+0.48	Field goal
Q2	Nevada	9	50	+0.39	Field goal
Q2	Sacramento State	8	30	-0.92	Ended
Q2	Nevada	6	45	+4.67	Rush TD
Q2	Sacramento State	1	75	+6.20	Pass TD
Q2	Nevada	5	57	-0.29	Field goal
Q3	Nevada	8	59	-3.93	Interception
Q3	Sacramento State	3	8	-2.24	Punt
Q3	Nevada	7	70	+3.32	Punt
Q3	Sacramento State	5	9	-2.49	Punt
Q3	Nevada	9	57	-5.12	Ended
Q4	Sacramento State	5	28	+0.63	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Cardell Williams — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.73 EPA)
2. Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Cardell Williams pass to Ernest Campbell for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.2 EPA)
3. Q3 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Chubba Purdy pass intercepted (-4.91 EPA)
4. Q1 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Chubba Purdy pass intercepted (-3.47 EPA)
5. Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Cal McGough rushes for 13 yards (4th & 7) (+3.47 EPA)
6. Q1 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Chubba Purdy rushes for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+3.37 EPA)
7. Q4 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Chubba Purdy to Marcus Bellon — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.27 EPA)
8. Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nevada Wolf Pack controlled the final (20–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Savion Red (Sacramento State) — 28.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Sacramento State at 0.006 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 Sacramento State Hornets vs Nevada Wolf Pack?

Sacramento State Hornets 17, Nevada Wolf Pack 20 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Sacramento State Hornets vs Nevada Wolf Pack?

Nevada Wolf Pack won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the Sacramento State Hornets vs Nevada Wolf Pack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760365.

Who led Sacramento State Hornets vs Nevada Wolf Pack in passing?

Savion Red (Sacramento State) led passers with 28.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Sacramento State Hornets at Nevada Wolf Pack in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.