Northern Colorado Bears vs. South Dakota Coyotes: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

South Dakota Coyotes defeated Northern Colorado Bears 24–17 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 17, South Dakota Coyotes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	0	6	0	9	17
South Dakota Coyotes	3	6	0	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 331.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +18.88 EPA
• Aidan Bouman (South Dakota) — 132.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -1.37 EPA
• Kia'i Keone (Northern Colorado) — 0.0 yds · -3.43 EPA/play -3.43 EPA

Rushing

• L.J. Phillips Jr. (South Dakota) — 286.0 yds · 1 TD +0.57 EPA
• Brandon Johnson (Northern Colorado) — 46.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Hank Gibbs (Northern Colorado) — 28.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Aliou-Rocco Traore (Northern Colorado) — 8 rec · 24.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Brayden Munroe (Northern Colorado) — 4 rec · 72.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Charles Garrison (Northern Colorado) — 6 rec · 98.0 yds +2.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eric Gibson Jr.	Northern Colorado	34	76.5%	331	1	+0.56	+18.88
Aidan Bouman	South Dakota	19	36.8%	132	1	-0.07	-1.37
Kia'i Keone	Northern Colorado	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.43	-3.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Colorado	South Dakota
Plays	65	63
EPA / play	+0.103	+0.164
Total EPA	+6.69	+10.35
Success rate	44.6%	44.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.441	-0.072
Rush EPA / play	-0.292	+0.266
Yards	425	424

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Dakota	10	46	+0.46	Missed FG
Q1	Northern Colorado	7	33	-0.26	Punt
Q1	South Dakota	9	87	+3.51	Field goal
Q1	Northern Colorado	12	64	+1.09	Field goal
Q2	South Dakota	3	37	-5.16	Interception
Q2	Northern Colorado	4	25	+0.85	Field goal
Q2	South Dakota	7	80	+6.54	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	5	17	-0.54	Punt
Q2	South Dakota	4	23	-0.64	Ended
Q3	Northern Colorado	7	48	-1.94	Ended
Q3	South Dakota	9	47	+0.16	Missed FG
Q3	Northern Colorado	7	75	-0.01	Ended
Q3	South Dakota	14	99	+7.73	Pass TD
Q4	Northern Colorado	8	77	+6.53	Pass TD
Q4	South Dakota	3	3	-1.61	Punt
Q4	Northern Colorado	5	16	-1.05	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · South Dakota Coyotes · Aidan Bouman pass intercepted (-4.23 EPA)
2. Q1 · South Dakota Coyotes · L.J. Phillips Jr. rushes for 47 yards (2nd & 5) (+4.13 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Charles Garrison for 23 yards (4th & 3) (+3.78 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Charles Garrison for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.6 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Kia'i Keone to Brody Judd — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.43 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for 49 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.38 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Brandon Johnson rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 1) (-3.32 EPA)
8. Q2 · South Dakota Coyotes · L.J. Phillips Jr. rushes for 20 yards (1st & 10) (+3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Dakota Coyotes controlled the final (24–17) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 331.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: South Dakota at 0.164 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs South Dakota Coyotes?

Northern Colorado Bears 17, South Dakota Coyotes 24 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs South Dakota Coyotes?

South Dakota Coyotes won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs South Dakota Coyotes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767120.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs South Dakota Coyotes in passing?

Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) led passers with 331.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Colorado Bears at South Dakota Coyotes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.