Stanford Cardinal vs. BYU Cougars: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Stanford Cardinal 27–3 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 3, BYU Cougars 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	0	2	0	3	3
BYU Cougars	6	6	9	3	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 147.0 yds · -0.27 EPA/play -7.98 EPA
• Ben Gulbranson (Stanford) — 164.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -16.17 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Martin (BYU) — 120.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Micah Ford (Stanford) — 21.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Chase Roberts (BYU) — 5 rec · 84.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• C.J. Williams (Stanford) — 4 rec · 31.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Jojo Phillips (BYU) — 3 rec · 20.0 yds -0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bear Bachmeier	BYU	30	56.7%	147	0	-0.27	-7.98
Ben Gulbranson	Stanford	35	45.7%	164	0	-0.46	-16.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Stanford	BYU
Plays	56	68
EPA / play	-0.347	-0.071
Total EPA	-19.46	-4.82
Success rate	35.7%	41.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.462	-0.266
Rush EPA / play	-0.157	+0.083
Yards	211	337

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Stanford	3	4	-2.79	Punt
Q1	BYU	11	30	-3.70	Ended
Q1	Stanford	4	20	-2.07	Punt
Q1	BYU	6	85	+6.82	Rush TD
Q1	Stanford	3	33	-5.65	Interception
Q1	BYU	3	1	-2.70	Field goal
Q2	Stanford	3	-3	-3.15	Fumble
Q2	BYU	4	-7	-3.47	Field goal
Q2	Stanford	3	-9	-3.26	Punt
Q2	BYU	6	15	-1.77	Punt
Q2	Stanford	2	-3	-1.24	Safety
Q2	BYU	4	-11	-3.73	Punt
Q2	Stanford	6	14	0.00	Punt
Q2	BYU	6	27	-0.42	Punt
Q2	Stanford	1	-1	-0.16	Ended
Q3	BYU	12	67	+0.89	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Ben Gulbranson pass intercepted (-5.22 EPA)
2. Q1 · BYU Cougars · LJ Martin rushes for 47 yards (1st & 10) (+3.69 EPA)
3. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Fumble (-3.16 EPA)
4. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Micah Ford rushes for 4 yards (4th & 1) (+3.02 EPA)
5. Q1 · BYU Cougars · LJ Martin rushes for 6 yards (4th & 1) (+2.9 EPA)
6. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Bear Bachmeier — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.76 EPA)
7. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Ben Gulbranson pass to C.J. Williams for 5 yards (4th & 3) (+2.71 EPA)
8. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Micah Ford rushes for no gain (3rd & 1) (-2.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (27–3) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 147.0 yds.
• EPA edge: BYU at -0.071 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 Stanford Cardinal vs BYU Cougars?

Stanford Cardinal 3, BYU Cougars 27 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 3–27.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754526.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Bear Bachmeier (BYU) led passers with 147.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Stanford Cardinal at BYU Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.