Abilene Christian Wildcats 24–31 Southern Utah Thunderbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 31–24 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 24, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 31.

Game summary

Southern Utah Thunderbirds beat Abilene Christian Wildcats 31–24 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) — 96.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.09 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Joshua Dye — 194.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Devin Downing — 4 rec, 42.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Utah (+0.063/play) vs Abilene Christian (+0.045/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	6	15	0	6	24
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	6	0	6	9	31

Scoring Map

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

ACUAbilene Christian Wildcats

SUUSouthern Utah Thunderbirds

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Utah
Q1TD
JDJoshua Dye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Joshua Dye rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q1TD
SEStone Earle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Stone Earle rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 19 yards
Abilene Christian
Q2TD
SEStone Earle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Stone Earle — Interception returned for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q2TD
SEStone Earle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Stone Earle rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q3TD
JDJoshua Dye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Joshua Dye rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q4TD
JGJavon Gipson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Stone Earle pass to Javon Gipson for a touchdown (28 yards)
Southern Utah
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
27-15
Field goal good from 19 yards
Southern Utah
Q4TD
SCShane Carr
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Bronson Barron pass to Shane Carr for a touchdown (17 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) — 96.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.78 EPA
Will Burns (Southern Utah) — 5.0 yds · -0.60 EPA/play -1.80 EPA
Stone Earle (Abilene Christian) — 240.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.46 EPA/play -12.85 EPA

Rushing

Joshua Dye (Southern Utah) — 194.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA
Stone Earle (Abilene Christian) — 83.0 yds · 2 TD +0.69 EPA
Jordon Vaughn (Abilene Christian) — 124.0 yds +0.37 EPA

Receiving

Devin Downing (Southern Utah) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Dallas Dudley (Abilene Christian) — 4 rec · 35.0 yds +0.61 EPA
Shane Carr (Southern Utah) — 3 rec · 24.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bronson Barron	Southern Utah	19	68.4%	96	1	+0.09	+1.78
Will Burns	Southern Utah	3	66.7%	5	0	-0.60	-1.80
Stone Earle	Abilene Christian	28	57.1%	240	1	-0.46	-12.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	Southern Utah
Plays	59	55
EPA / play	+0.045	+0.063
Total EPA	+2.63	+3.47
Success rate	52.5%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.459	-0.001
Rush EPA / play	+0.499	+0.106
Yards	473	304

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Utah	5	17	-2.08	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	4	15	-3.70	Interception
Q1	Southern Utah	8	35	+2.66	Rush TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	10	75	+6.34	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Utah	3	8	-1.51	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	8	51	+0.61	Field goal
Q2	Southern Utah	3	18	-3.02	Interception
Q2	Abilene Christian	5	5	-2.07	Punt
Q2	Southern Utah	3	6	-1.31	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	2	34	-7.76	Touchdown
Q2	Abilene Christian	4	75	+6.12	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Utah	4	3	-0.31	Ended
Q3	Abilene Christian	1	32	-3.27	Fumble
Q3	Southern Utah	8	57	+4.76	Rush TD
Q3	Abilene Christian	15	73	+3.98	Missed FG
Q3	Southern Utah	5	22	-1.78	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.78 EPA)
Q1 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle pass intercepted (-5.04 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Bronson Barron pass to Shane Carr for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.66 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Joshua Dye rushes for 67 yards (3rd & 1) (+4.63 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Bronson Barron pass intercepted (-4.2 EPA)
Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+4.16 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Punt (-3.85 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Bronson Barron pass to Mason Thueson for 18 yards (4th & 4) (+3.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Utah Thunderbirds controlled the final (31–24) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) — 96.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Utah at 0.063 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 Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 24, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 31 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds won with a final score of 24–31.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767243.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds in passing?

Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) led passers with 96.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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