Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Incarnate Word Cardinals defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 38–7 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 7, Incarnate Word Cardinals 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	6	0	6	0	7
Incarnate Word Cardinals	6	9	6	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• EJ Colson (Incarnate Word) — 137.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.76 EPA
• Stone Earle (Abilene Christian) — 138.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -4.55 EPA

Rushing

• Lontrell Turner (Incarnate Word) — 123.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• EJ Colson (Incarnate Word) — 103.0 yds · 2 TD +0.82 EPA
• Rovaughn Banks Jr. (Abilene Christian) — 125.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Jalen Walthall (Incarnate Word) — 5 rec · 39.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Javon Gipson (Abilene Christian) — 5 rec · 65.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Chedon James (Incarnate Word) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
EJ Colson	Incarnate Word	31	54.8%	137	1	-0.09	-2.76
Stone Earle	Abilene Christian	34	52.9%	138	1	-0.13	-4.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	Incarnate Word
Plays	53	91
EPA / play	-0.140	+0.131
Total EPA	-7.43	+11.91
Success rate	39.6%	51.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.331	-0.089
Rush EPA / play	+0.230	+0.244
Yards	308	438

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Incarnate Word	7	25	-1.23	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	88	+7.31	Pass TD
Q1	Incarnate Word	15	75	+6.51	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	5	-2.59	Punt
Q1	Incarnate Word	9	57	+0.59	Field goal
Q2	Abilene Christian	5	12	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Incarnate Word	12	52	+3.76	Rush TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	3	12	-0.84	Punt
Q2	Incarnate Word	10	32	-3.57	Ended
Q2	Abilene Christian	8	69	+4.45	Ended
Q2	Incarnate Word	3	10	-0.42	Ended
Q3	Abilene Christian	8	30	+0.39	Ended
Q3	Incarnate Word	16	76	+5.51	Rush TD
Q3	Abilene Christian	1	28	-7.02	Touchdown
Q3	Abilene Christian	10	46	-2.41	Ended
Q3	Incarnate Word	5	15	-1.87	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.02 EPA)
2. Q3 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Penalty (1st & 10) (-5.85 EPA)
3. Q1 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Rovaughn Banks Jr. rushes for 66 yards (1st & 10) (+4.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Jaylon Spears rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+4.4 EPA)
5. Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle to JB Mitchell III — Pass Incompletion (10 yards) (+4.27 EPA)
6. Q2 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · EJ Colson rushes for 6 yards (4th & 4) (+3.96 EPA)
7. Q3 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · EJ Colson pass to Lontrell Turner for 8 yards (4th & 6) (+3.24 EPA)
8. Q1 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · EJ Colson rushes for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Incarnate Word Cardinals controlled the final (38–7) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: EJ Colson (Incarnate Word) — 137.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Incarnate Word at 0.131 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 Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 7, Incarnate Word Cardinals 38 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?

Incarnate Word Cardinals won with a final score of 7–38.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Incarnate Word Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767240.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Incarnate Word Cardinals in passing?

EJ Colson (Incarnate Word) led passers with 137.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Abilene Christian Wildcats at Incarnate Word Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.