Idaho State Bengals 26–18 Northern Colorado Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Idaho State Bengals defeated Northern Colorado Bears 26–18 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Idaho State Bengals 26, Northern Colorado Bears 18.

Game summary

Idaho State Bengals beat Northern Colorado Bears 26–18 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 409.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dason Brooks — 161.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Carver Cheeks — 8 rec, 83.0 yds.
EPA edge: Idaho State (+0.031/play) vs Northern Colorado (-0.074/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho State Bengals	9	12	3	0	26
Northern Colorado Bears	0	6	6	3	18

Scoring Map

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

IDSTIdaho State Bengals

+3OPP 9

OPP EZ

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 32

OPP EZ

+3OPP 31

+3OPP 12

UNCONorthern Colorado Bears

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Idaho State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 26 yards
Idaho State
Q1TD
CSCarson Sudbury
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Carson Sudbury rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Idaho State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
12-0
Field goal good from 27 yards
Idaho State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
15-0
Field goal good from 49 yards
Northern Colorado
Q2TD
CGCharles Garrison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Charles Garrison for a touchdown (36 yards)
Idaho State
Q2TD
TNTsion Nunnally
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Jordan Cooke pass to Tsion Nunnally for a touchdown (33 yards)
Northern Colorado
Q3TD
CCCarver Cheeks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for a touchdown (9 yards)
Idaho State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
24-12
Field goal good from 48 yards
Northern Colorado
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 29 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 409.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +13.78 EPA
Jordan Cooke (Idaho State) — 224.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.64 EPA
Carson Sudbury (Idaho State) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -0.62 EPA

Rushing

Dason Brooks (Idaho State) — 161.0 yds +0.36 EPA
Mathias Price (Northern Colorado) — 30.0 yds -0.40 EPA
Carson Sudbury (Idaho State) — 34.0 yds · 1 TD +0.87 EPA

Receiving

Carver Cheeks (Northern Colorado) — 8 rec · 83.0 yds +0.57 EPA
Damien Morgan (Idaho State) — 2 rec · 32.0 yds -0.61 EPA
Tsion Nunnally (Idaho State) — 4 rec · 71.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eric Gibson Jr.	Northern Colorado	47	59.6%	409	2	+0.29	+13.78
Jordan Cooke	Idaho State	34	35.3%	224	1	+0.02	+0.64
Carson Sudbury	Idaho State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.62	-0.62
Davis Harsin	Idaho State	8	25.0%	36	0	-0.64	-5.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Idaho State	Northern Colorado
Plays	87	72
EPA / play	+0.031	-0.074
Total EPA	+2.66	-5.34
Success rate	44.8%	38.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.119	+0.293
Rush EPA / play	+0.176	-0.765
Yards	534	465

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Idaho State	13	73	+1.79	Field goal
Q1	Northern Colorado	4	6	-5.07	Ended
Q1	Idaho State	7	31	+2.73	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	6	9	-2.77	Punt
Q1	Idaho State	14	58	+0.58	Ended
Q2	Northern Colorado	1	0	+0.71	Ended
Q2	Idaho State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Northern Colorado	5	16	-1.71	Punt
Q2	Idaho State	7	43	-0.47	Field goal
Q2	Northern Colorado	7	43	-3.21	Ended
Q2	Idaho State	3	9	-0.90	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	6	90	+7.43	Pass TD
Q2	Idaho State	3	8	-0.41	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	6	24	-0.92	Punt
Q2	Idaho State	4	80	+6.23	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Colorado	8	56	+0.20	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass to Tsion Nunnally for a touchdown (33 yards) (+5.56 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Fumble (-5.11 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Charles Garrison for a touchdown (36 yards) (+4.97 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Dawson Menegatti for a loss of 62 yards (1st & 10) (-4.83 EPA)
Q3 · Idaho State Bengals · Fumble (-4.25 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Brandon Lambert Jr. rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 1) (-3.67 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Mathias Price for 33 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.65 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for 36 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

Idaho State Bengals controlled the final (26–18) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 409.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Idaho State at 0.031 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 Idaho State Bengals vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Idaho State Bengals 26, Northern Colorado Bears 18 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Idaho State Bengals vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Idaho State Bengals won with a final score of 26–18.

Where can I find the Idaho State Bengals vs Northern Colorado Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767082.

Who led Idaho State Bengals vs Northern Colorado Bears in passing?

Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) led passers with 409.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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