Lamar Cardinals vs. Texas Southern Tigers: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Lamar Cardinals defeated Texas Southern Tigers 31–7 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Lamar Cardinals 31, Texas Southern Tigers 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lamar Cardinals	6	6	0	3	31
Texas Southern Tigers	12	6	0	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Aiden McCown (Lamar) — 98.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.83 EPA
• KJ Cooper (Texas Southern) — 65.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -17.38 EPA

Rushing

• Xavier Coleman (Lamar) — 57.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• LaDamian McDowell (Lamar) — 92.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Athean Renfro (Texas Southern) — 77.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Trenton Leary (Texas Southern) — 3 rec · 15.0 yds -0.82 EPA
• Devyn Gibbs (Lamar) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Kerien Charlo (Texas Southern) — 3 rec · 11.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aiden McCown	Lamar	22	54.5%	98	0	+0.04	+0.83
KJ Cooper	Texas Southern	28	46.4%	65	0	-0.62	-17.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lamar	Texas Southern
Plays	64	54
EPA / play	+0.152	-0.184
Total EPA	+9.71	-9.91
Success rate	50.0%	29.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.038	-0.621
Rush EPA / play	+0.211	+0.287
Yards	350	248

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas Southern	4	3	-7.65	Touchdown
Q1	Texas Southern	7	78	+6.88	Rush TD
Q1	Lamar	8	47	+3.76	Rush TD
Q1	Texas Southern	3	-6	-4.30	Punt
Q1	Lamar	6	22	-0.78	Punt
Q1	Texas Southern	5	11	-1.61	Touchdown
Q2	Texas Southern	12	69	+2.27	Ended
Q2	Lamar	12	78	+6.69	Rush TD
Q2	Texas Southern	3	5	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Lamar	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Lamar	3	20	+1.38	Punt
Q3	Texas Southern	4	11	-3.00	Punt
Q3	Lamar	8	47	-1.06	Interception
Q3	Texas Southern	3	1	-2.69	Punt
Q3	Lamar	11	45	+0.37	Field goal
Q4	Texas Southern	3	6	-2.54	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Texas Southern Tigers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-4.78 EPA)
2. Q2 · Texas Southern Tigers · Punt return touchdown (-4.29 EPA)
3. Q1 · Texas Southern Tigers · KJ Cooper rushes for 18 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.67 EPA)
4. Q2 · Texas Southern Tigers · Blocked Field Goal (32 yards) (-3.43 EPA)
5. Q2 · Lamar Cardinals · Damien Moore rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+3.16 EPA)
6. Q2 · Texas Southern Tigers · KJ Cooper rushes for 22 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.06 EPA)
7. Q1 · Lamar Cardinals · Aiden McCown rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+2.68 EPA)
8. Q3 · Lamar Cardinals · Aiden McCown pass intercepted (-2.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Lamar Cardinals controlled the final (31–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Aiden McCown (Lamar) — 98.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Lamar at 0.152 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 Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Southern Tigers?

Lamar Cardinals 31, Texas Southern Tigers 7 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Southern Tigers?

Lamar Cardinals won with a final score of 31–7.

Where can I find the Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Southern Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767458.

Who led Lamar Cardinals vs Texas Southern Tigers in passing?

Aiden McCown (Lamar) led passers with 98.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Lamar Cardinals at Texas Southern Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.