UCLA Bruins vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated UCLA Bruins 17–14 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: UCLA Bruins 14, Northwestern Wildcats 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCLA Bruins	0	3	3	6	14
Northwestern Wildcats	3	12	0	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -5.43 EPA
• Preston Stone (Northwestern) — 78.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.28 EPA/play -6.06 EPA

Rushing

• Caleb Komolafe (Northwestern) — 119.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
• Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) — 75.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Joseph Himon II (Northwestern) — 58.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Kwazi Gilmer (UCLA) — 3 rec · 51.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Griffin Wilde (Northwestern) — 7 rec · 98.0 yds +1.57 EPA
• Rico Flores Jr. (UCLA) — 4 rec · 43.0 yds +0.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nico Iamaleava	UCLA	32	62.5%	113	1	-0.17	-5.43
Preston Stone	Northwestern	22	54.5%	78	1	-0.28	-6.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCLA	Northwestern
Plays	58	62
EPA / play	-0.001	+0.042
Total EPA	-0.08	+2.59
Success rate	41.4%	46.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.170	-0.275
Rush EPA / play	+0.206	+0.216
Yards	269	284

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCLA	6	26	-0.87	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	16	79	+3.11	Field goal
Q1	UCLA	3	3	-2.43	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	5	60	+2.57	Ended
Q2	UCLA	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Northwestern	1	9	+2.22	Rush TD
Q2	UCLA	14	57	-1.06	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	5	64	+4.86	Pass TD
Q2	UCLA	11	73	+0.10	Ended
Q3	Northwestern	10	8	-5.07	Punt
Q3	UCLA	11	73	+2.85	Field goal
Q3	Northwestern	16	37	-3.06	Missed FG
Q4	UCLA	5	18	+1.98	Pass TD
Q4	Northwestern	6	24	-0.89	Punt
Q4	UCLA	3	2	-0.08	Punt
Q4	Northwestern	3	3	-1.14	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava pass to Anthony Woods for a loss of 62 yards (1st & 10) (-4.62 EPA)
2. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava rushes for 32 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.53 EPA)
3. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Preston Stone pass to Griffin Wilde for 20 yards (4th & 4) (+3.65 EPA)
4. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava pass to Kwazi Gilmer for a touchdown (29 yards) (+3.44 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Preston Stone pass to Griffin Wilde for 15 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.28 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Field goal missed (-3.24 EPA)
7. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava pass to Rico Flores Jr. for 15 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.1 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Preston Stone to Alex Lines — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 15 yards) (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (17–14) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) — 113.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Northwestern at 0.042 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 UCLA Bruins vs Northwestern Wildcats?

UCLA Bruins 14, Northwestern Wildcats 17 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UCLA Bruins vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 14–17.

Where can I find the UCLA Bruins vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752851.

Who led UCLA Bruins vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) led passers with 113.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UCLA Bruins at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.