BYU Cougars vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2025 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated East Carolina Pirates 34–13 in Week 4, 2025. Final score: BYU Cougars 34, East Carolina Pirates 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	3	3	6	12	34
East Carolina Pirates	3	6	3	6	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 276.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +12.49 EPA
• Parker Kingston (BYU) — 0.0 yds · -0.93 EPA/play -0.93 EPA
• Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 300.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -11.37 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Martin (BYU) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 29.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
• Parker Jenkins (East Carolina) — 24.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Yannick Smith (East Carolina) — 8 rec · 140.0 yds +1.21 EPA
• Chase Roberts (BYU) — 5 rec · 112.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Brock Spalding (East Carolina) — 6 rec · 64.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bear Bachmeier	BYU	25	72.0%	276	1	+0.50	+12.49
Parker Kingston	BYU	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.93	-0.93
Katin Houser	East Carolina	45	53.3%	300	0	-0.25	-11.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	East Carolina
Plays	59	78
EPA / play	+0.194	-0.177
Total EPA	+11.47	-13.80
Success rate	44.1%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.444	-0.253
Rush EPA / play	-0.003	-0.074
Yards	446	437

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Carolina	4	5	-5.48	Ended
Q1	BYU	6	41	+0.60	Field goal
Q1	East Carolina	3	8	-1.63	Punt
Q1	BYU	7	50	-2.79	Ended
Q1	East Carolina	4	25	-0.10	Punt
Q1	BYU	3	-3	-3.11	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	4	36	-0.93	Field goal
Q1	BYU	8	74	+2.14	Field goal
Q2	East Carolina	15	106	-3.08	Interception
Q2	BYU	6	38	+0.63	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	1	4	-7.23	Touchdown
Q2	East Carolina	4	15	-0.52	Punt
Q3	BYU	7	28	-1.01	Punt
Q3	East Carolina	8	16	-1.24	Punt
Q3	BYU	2	47	+3.27	Pass TD
Q3	East Carolina	13	66	+2.07	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.23 EPA)
2. Q4 · BYU Cougars · LJ Martin rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+5.26 EPA)
3. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass intercepted (-4.99 EPA)
4. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass to Brock Spalding for 11 yards (4th & 4) (+4.24 EPA)
5. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass to Yannick Smith for 27 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.97 EPA)
6. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser rushes for a loss of 4 yards (3rd & 1) (-3.26 EPA)
7. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass to Yannick Smith for 22 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.18 EPA)
8. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass intercepted (-3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (34–13) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 276.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU at 0.194 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 BYU Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates?

BYU Cougars 34, East Carolina Pirates 13 in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 34–13.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756898.

Who led BYU Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Bear Bachmeier (BYU) led passers with 276.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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