Quick answer
Northern Colorado Bears defeated Houston Christian Huskies 26–23 in Week 4, 2025. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 26, Houston Christian Huskies 23.
Game summary
Northern Colorado Bears edged Houston Christian Huskies 26–23 in Week 4 of the 2025 season.
- Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 5 plays.
- Passing leader: Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 146.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.25 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Mathias Price — 56.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Carver Cheeks — 6 rec, 81.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Northern Colorado (-0.228/play) vs Houston Christian (-0.573/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northern Colorado Bears | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 26 |
 Houston Christian Huskies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
UNCONorthern Colorado BearsEric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for a touchdown (6 yards)
Field goal good from 48 yards
Field goal good from 50 yards
Field goal good from 37 yards
Hank Gibbs rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
HCUHouston Christian HuskiesFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Northern Colorado
Q1TD CCCarver CheeksPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-0
Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for a touchdown (6 yards)
- Northern Colorado
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 31
- Score
- 9-0
Field goal good from 48 yards
- Houston Christian
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 9-3
Field goal good from 50 yards
- Houston Christian
OTFG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 20
- Score
- 9-6
Field goal good from 37 yards
- Northern Colorado
OTTD HGHank GibbsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-6
Hank Gibbs rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 146.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +5.25 EPA
- Jake Weir (Houston Christian) — 41.0 yds · -0.68 EPA/play -13.56 EPA
Rushing
- Mathias Price (Northern Colorado) — 56.0 yds -0.12 EPA
- Xai'Shaun Edwards (Houston Christian) — 18.0 yds -0.70 EPA
- Aliou-Rocco Traore (Northern Colorado) — 13.0 yds -1.62 EPA
Receiving
- Carver Cheeks (Northern Colorado) — 6 rec · 81.0 yds +0.61 EPA
- Deuce McMillan (Houston Christian) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds -0.01 EPA
- Luke Wooten (Northern Colorado) — 2 rec · 18.0 yds -0.36 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gibson Jr. | Northern Colorado | 21 | 66.7% | 146 | 1 | +0.25 | +5.25 |
| Jake Weir | Houston Christian | 20 | 35.0% | 41 | 0 | -0.68 | -13.56 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Northern Colorado | Houston Christian |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 50 | 37 |
| EPA / play | -0.228 | -0.573 |
| Total EPA | -11.17 | -21.21 |
| Success rate | 40.0% | 13.5% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.250 | -0.678 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.586 | -0.450 |
| Yards | 242 | 88 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Northern Colorado | 3 | 5 | -2.65 | Punt |
| Q1 | Houston Christian | 3 | -3 | -3.60 | Punt |
| Q1 | Northern Colorado | 2 | 5 | -1.08 | Ended |
| Q1 | Northern Colorado | 12 | 75 | +5.35 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Houston Christian | 8 | 21 | -4.86 | Ended |
| Q1 | Northern Colorado | 2 | 3 | -1.38 | Ended |
| Q1 | Houston Christian | 1 | 0 | -2.58 | Ended |
| Q1 | Northern Colorado | 1 | 0 | -1.78 | Punt |
| Q2 | Houston Christian | 3 | 8 | -0.99 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northern Colorado | 5 | 20 | -0.98 | Ended |
| Q2 | Northern Colorado | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal |
| Q2 | Houston Christian | 6 | 2 | -4.87 | Punt |
| Q4 | Houston Christian | 6 | 45 | +0.01 | Missed FG |
| Q4 | Northern Colorado | 7 | 44 | -1.41 | Ended |
| Q4 | Houston Christian | 3 | 4 | -1.75 | Ended |
| Q4 | Northern Colorado | 3 | 19 | +0.68 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Dawson Menegatti for 37 yards (4th & 3) (+5.36 EPA)
- Q4 · Houston Christian Huskies · Field goal missed (-5.33 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Fumble (-4.37 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Fumble (-4.22 EPA)
- Q1 · Houston Christian Huskies · Xai'Shaun Edwards rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.94 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for 35 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.08 EPA)
- Q4 · Houston Christian Huskies · Punt (-3.07 EPA)
- Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for a touchdown (6 yards) (+2.87 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Northern Colorado Bears controlled the final (26–23) in Week 4.
- Passing edge: Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 146.0 yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: Northern Colorado at -0.228 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 Houston Christian Huskies?
Northern Colorado Bears 26, Houston Christian Huskies 23 in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season.
Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Houston Christian Huskies?
Northern Colorado Bears won with a final score of 26–23.
Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs Houston Christian Huskies box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767121.
Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Houston Christian Huskies in passing?
Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) led passers with 146.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Colorado Bears at Houston Christian Huskies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Northern Colorado Bears
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Houston Christian Huskies
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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