East Texas A&M Lions vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

East Texas A&M Lions defeated Incarnate Word Cardinals 52–45 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: East Texas A&M Lions 52, Incarnate Word Cardinals 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Texas A&M Lions	6	12	12	15	52
Incarnate Word Cardinals	18	12	6	3	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Eric Rodriguez (East Texas A&M) — 190.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +9.25 EPA
• Ron Peace (East Texas A&M) — 175.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.80 EPA
• EJ Colson (Incarnate Word) — 287.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -3.68 EPA

Rushing

• Jaylon Spears (Incarnate Word) — 95.0 yds · 3 TD +0.59 EPA
• Harlan Dixon (Incarnate Word) — 58.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• EJ Colson (Incarnate Word) — 79.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Jameson Garcia (Incarnate Word) — 7 rec · 112.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Christian Jourdain (East Texas A&M) — 6 rec · 104.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Jalen Walthall (Incarnate Word) — 9 rec · 96.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eric Rodriguez	East Texas A&M	22	72.7%	190	2	+0.42	+9.25
Ron Peace	East Texas A&M	27	48.1%	175	2	+0.03	+0.80
EJ Colson	Incarnate Word	39	61.5%	287	2	-0.09	-3.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Texas A&M	Incarnate Word
Plays	83	86
EPA / play	+0.152	+0.109
Total EPA	+12.62	+9.33
Success rate	42.2%	48.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.205	-0.094
Rush EPA / play	+0.075	+0.277
Yards	507	538

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Incarnate Word	10	73	+5.46	Rush TD
Q1	East Texas A&M	4	45	+2.81	Pass TD
Q1	Incarnate Word	3	13	+1.19	Ended
Q1	East Texas A&M	4	8	-4.91	Ended
Q1	Incarnate Word	11	68	+5.31	Rush TD
Q1	East Texas A&M	4	8	-5.09	Ended
Q1	Incarnate Word	2	33	+2.64	Pass TD
Q1	East Texas A&M	2	-3	-5.22	Fumble
Q1	Incarnate Word	1	15	+0.36	Ended
Q2	East Texas A&M	1	0	+0.84	Ended
Q2	Incarnate Word	1	1	+0.66	Rush TD
Q2	East Texas A&M	13	51	+2.14	Rush TD
Q2	Incarnate Word	7	20	-2.49	Punt
Q2	East Texas A&M	8	61	+5.57	Pass TD
Q2	Incarnate Word	7	56	-1.34	Ended
Q2	East Texas A&M	3	0	-0.62	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · East Texas A&M Lions · Ron Peace pass to Devin Matthews for a touchdown (39 yards) (+6.03 EPA)
2. Q4 · East Texas A&M Lions · EJ Oakmon rushes 24 yards for a touchdown (+4.99 EPA)
3. Q4 · East Texas A&M Lions · Eric Rodriguez pass to Dayan Bilbo for 25 yards (4th & 9) (+4.69 EPA)
4. Q1 · East Texas A&M Lions · Fumble (-4.68 EPA)
5. Q3 · East Texas A&M Lions · Fumble (-4.26 EPA)
6. Q3 · East Texas A&M Lions · Eric Rodriguez pass to Dayan Bilbo for 34 yards (3rd & 5) (+4.23 EPA)
7. Q3 · East Texas A&M Lions · Ron Peace pass to Christian Jourdain for 37 yards (3rd & 3) (+4.06 EPA)
8. Q2 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Jaylon Spears rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+4.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• East Texas A&M Lions controlled the final (52–45) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Eric Rodriguez (East Texas A&M) — 190.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: East Texas A&M at 0.152 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 East Texas A&M Lions vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?

East Texas A&M Lions 52, Incarnate Word Cardinals 45 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won East Texas A&M Lions vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?

East Texas A&M Lions won with a final score of 52–45.

Where can I find the East Texas A&M Lions vs Incarnate Word Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767462.

Who led East Texas A&M Lions vs Incarnate Word Cardinals in passing?

Eric Rodriguez (East Texas A&M) led passers with 190.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for East Texas A&M Lions at Incarnate Word Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.