Elon Phoenix 37–31 Western Carolina Catamounts: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

Elon Phoenix defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 37–31 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Elon Phoenix 37, Western Carolina Catamounts 31.

Game summary

Elon Phoenix edged Western Carolina Catamounts 37–31 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Landen Clark (Elon) — 307.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Landen Clark — 83.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: James Tyre — 8 rec, 87.0 yds.
EPA edge: Elon (+0.045/play) vs Western Carolina (+0.017/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Elon Phoenix	12	9	6	6	37
Western Carolina Catamounts	6	6	12	3	31

Scoring Map

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

ELONElon Phoenix

+3OPP 31

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 11

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Elon
Q1TD
ZWZimere Winston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Landen Clark pass to Zimere Winston for a touchdown (78 yards)
Western Carolina
Q1TD
JTJames Tyre
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Bennett Judy pass to James Tyre for a touchdown (4 yards)
Elon
Q1TD
LBLandyn Backey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Landen Clark pass to Landyn Backey for a touchdown (35 yards)
Elon
Q2TD
LCLanden Clark
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Landen Clark rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q2TD
DDDominic Dutton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Isaac Lee pass to Dominic Dutton for a touchdown (7 yards)
Elon
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
21-12
Field goal good from 48 yards
Western Carolina
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Kickoff
Western Carolina
Q3TD
JTJames Tyre
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
James Tyre rushes 62 yards for a touchdown
Elon
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
24-24
Field goal good from 38 yards
Elon
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
27-24
Field goal good from 42 yards
Western Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
27-27
Field goal good from 28 yards
Elon
Q4TD
LCLanden Clark
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-27
Landen Clark rushes 10 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Landen Clark (Elon) — 307.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +9.97 EPA
Landyn Backey (Elon) — 0.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -0.63 EPA
Bennett Judy (Western Carolina) — 129.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.17 EPA

Rushing

Landen Clark (Elon) — 83.0 yds · 2 TD -0.03 EPA
TJ Thomas Jr. (Elon) — 26.0 yds -0.29 EPA
Patrick Boyd Jr. (Western Carolina) — 53.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Receiving

James Tyre (Western Carolina) — 8 rec · 87.0 yds +0.65 EPA
Isaiah Fuhrmann (Elon) — 5 rec · 120.0 yds +0.69 EPA
Dominic Dutton (Western Carolina) — 6 rec · 46.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Landen Clark	Elon	30	36.7%	307	2	+0.33	+9.97
Landyn Backey	Elon	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.63	-0.63
Bennett Judy	Western Carolina	24	70.8%	129	1	-0.05	-1.17
Isaac Lee	Western Carolina	32	59.4%	118	1	-0.23	-7.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Elon	Western Carolina
Plays	75	84
EPA / play	+0.045	+0.017
Total EPA	+3.34	+1.41
Success rate	36.0%	40.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.301	-0.149
Rush EPA / play	-0.136	+0.349
Yards	462	435

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Elon	3	81	+6.73	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	10	75	+6.60	Pass TD
Q1	Elon	3	1	-3.18	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	4	24	-0.96	Punt
Q1	Elon	3	6	-2.26	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	6	47	+2.70	Punt
Q1	Elon	3	-1	-2.84	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	3	5	-2.89	Punt
Q1	Elon	3	88	+6.96	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	3	0	-3.61	Punt
Q2	Elon	12	98	+8.61	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	14	56	+3.96	Pass TD
Q2	Elon	1	0	-1.85	Interception
Q2	Western Carolina	8	48	-2.96	Interception
Q2	Elon	5	49	+0.17	Field goal
Q3	Western Carolina	0	0	—	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Elon Phoenix · Landen Clark pass to Zimere Winston for a touchdown (78 yards) (+8.2 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Kickoff (+6.56 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · James Tyre rushes 62 yards for a touchdown (+5.45 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Isaac Lee pass intercepted (-4.3 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Isaac Lee pass to James Tyre for 18 yards (4th & 10) (+3.81 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Isaac Lee pass to Dominic Dutton for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
Q2 · Elon Phoenix · Landen Clark pass to Isaiah Fuhrmann for 15 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.25 EPA)
Q3 · Elon Phoenix · Landen Clark pass to TJ Thomas Jr. for 18 yards (3rd & 13) (+2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

Elon Phoenix controlled the final (37–31) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Landen Clark (Elon) — 307.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Elon at 0.045 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 Elon Phoenix vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Elon Phoenix 37, Western Carolina Catamounts 31 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Elon Phoenix vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Elon Phoenix won with a final score of 37–31.

Where can I find the Elon Phoenix vs Western Carolina Catamounts box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767150.

Who led Elon Phoenix vs Western Carolina Catamounts in passing?

Landen Clark (Elon) led passers with 307.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Elon Phoenix at Western Carolina Catamounts in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.