Northeastern State RiverHawks 21–49 North Alabama Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

North Alabama Lions defeated Northeastern State RiverHawks 49–21 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Northeastern State RiverHawks 21, North Alabama Lions 49.

Game summary

North Alabama Lions dominated Northeastern State RiverHawks 49–21 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Destin Wade (North Alabama) — 161.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jalen Fletcher — 62.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Deuce Roberson — 5 rec, 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Alabama (+0.105/play) vs Northeastern State (-0.071/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northeastern State RiverHawks	0	6	12	0	21
North Alabama Lions	12	21	9	3	49

Scoring Map

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

NESUNortheastern State RiverHawks

+3

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 38

UNANorth Alabama Lions

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Alabama
Q1TD
JAJayvian Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jayvian Allen rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
North Alabama
Q1TD
JDJalyn Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jalyn Daniels rushes 36 yards for a touchdown
North Alabama
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
0-15
Field goal good from 22 yards
North Alabama
Q2TD
JAJayvian Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Jayvian Allen rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Alabama
Q2TD
LSLT Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-27
LT Sanders rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Northeastern State
Q2TD
RMRamon McKinney Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Dereun Dortch pass to Ramon McKinney Jr. for a touchdown (64 yards)
North Alabama
Q2TD
NGNoah Gregg
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
Destin Wade pass to Noah Gregg for a touchdown (3 yards)
North Alabama
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
6-36
Field goal good from 27 yards
North Alabama
Q3TD
JFJalen Fletcher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-42
Jalen Fletcher rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Northeastern State
Q3TD
DRDeuce Roberson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-42
Donnie Smith pass to Deuce Roberson for a touchdown (46 yards)
Northeastern State
Q3TD
CWCam Woods
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-42
Donnie Smith pass to Cam Woods for a touchdown (28 yards)
North Alabama
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 38
Score
18-45
Field goal good from 55 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Destin Wade (North Alabama) — 161.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +5.04 EPA
Mo Foketi (Northeastern State) — 14.0 yds · +4.42 EPA/play +4.42 EPA
Deuce Roberson (Northeastern State) — 35.0 yds · +3.18 EPA/play +3.18 EPA

Rushing

Jalen Fletcher (North Alabama) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD -0.44 EPA
Jayvian Allen (North Alabama) — 91.0 yds · 2 TD +1.09 EPA
Destin Wade (North Alabama) — 43.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Receiving

Deuce Roberson (Northeastern State) — 5 rec · 70.0 yds +0.50 EPA
La'Vontae Shenault (Northeastern State) — 5 rec · 92.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Cam Woods (Northeastern State) — 5 rec · 94.0 yds +2.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Destin Wade	North Alabama	15	73.3%	161	1	+0.34	+5.04
Mo Foketi	Northeastern State	1	100.0%	14	0	+4.42	+4.42
Deuce Roberson	Northeastern State	1	100.0%	35	0	+3.18	+3.18
DC Tabscott	North Alabama	3	33.3%	27	0	-0.20	-0.61
Carter Kopecky	Northeastern State	2	0.0%	-9	0	-0.63	-1.26
John Austin Wood	North Alabama	4	50.0%	11	0	-0.45	-1.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northeastern State	North Alabama
Plays	64	72
EPA / play	-0.071	+0.105
Total EPA	-4.52	+7.56
Success rate	25.0%	43.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.091	+0.120
Rush EPA / play	+0.019	+0.098
Yards	378	485

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northeastern State	5	23	-0.09	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	9	50	+4.01	Rush TD
Q1	Northeastern State	3	-13	-4.15	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	5	56	+3.95	Rush TD
Q1	Northeastern State	8	42	-1.96	Ended
Q2	North Alabama	4	51	+0.02	Field goal
Q2	Northeastern State	3	2	-2.66	Punt
Q2	North Alabama	9	88	+5.89	Rush TD
Q2	Northeastern State	1	-4	-4.01	Interception
Q2	North Alabama	6	41	+2.90	Rush TD
Q2	Northeastern State	5	75	+7.19	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	7	56	+5.53	Pass TD
Q3	North Alabama	6	60	+0.39	Field goal
Q3	Northeastern State	6	11	-3.70	Ended
Q3	North Alabama	4	38	+2.26	Rush TD
Q3	Northeastern State	5	75	+8.51	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Northeastern State RiverHawks · Donnie Smith pass to Deuce Roberson for a touchdown (46 yards) (+7.9 EPA)
Q2 · Northeastern State RiverHawks · Dereun Dortch pass to Ramon McKinney Jr. for a touchdown (64 yards) (+6.49 EPA)
Q4 · Northeastern State RiverHawks · Donnie Smith pass intercepted (-6.1 EPA)
Q3 · Northeastern State RiverHawks · Donnie Smith pass to Cam Woods for 24 yards (4th & 3) (+5.25 EPA)
Q3 · Northeastern State RiverHawks · Donnie Smith pass to Cam Woods for a touchdown (28 yards) (+4.63 EPA)
Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Jalen Fletcher rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-4.47 EPA)
Q1 · Northeastern State RiverHawks · Mo Foketi pass to Cam Woods for 14 yards (4th & 6) (+4.42 EPA)
Q2 · Northeastern State RiverHawks · Donnie Smith pass intercepted (-4.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Alabama Lions controlled the final (49–21) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Destin Wade (North Alabama) — 161.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: North Alabama at 0.105 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 Northeastern State RiverHawks vs North Alabama Lions?

Northeastern State RiverHawks 21, North Alabama Lions 49 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northeastern State RiverHawks vs North Alabama Lions?

North Alabama Lions won with a final score of 21–49.

Where can I find the Northeastern State RiverHawks vs North Alabama Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767285.

Who led Northeastern State RiverHawks vs North Alabama Lions in passing?

Destin Wade (North Alabama) led passers with 161.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northeastern State RiverHawks at North Alabama Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.