Eastern Kentucky Colonels 14–35 North Alabama Lions: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

North Alabama Lions defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 35–14 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Eastern Kentucky Colonels 14, North Alabama Lions 35.

Game summary

North Alabama Lions rolled past Eastern Kentucky Colonels 35–14 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Destin Wade (North Alabama) — 122.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.39 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Destin Wade — 114.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Marcus Calwise Jr. — 4 rec, 63.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Alabama (+0.216/play) vs Eastern Kentucky (-0.027/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	0	6	0	6	14
North Alabama Lions	6	6	12	6	35

Scoring Map

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

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels

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UNANorth Alabama Lions

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Alabama
Q1TD
JAJayvian Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jayvian Allen rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
MCMarcus Calwise Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Myles Burkett pass to Marcus Calwise Jr. for a touchdown (27 yards)
North Alabama
Q2TD
NGNoah Gregg
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Destin Wade pass to Noah Gregg for a touchdown (18 yards)
North Alabama
Q3TD
KHKaleb Heatherly
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Destin Wade pass to Kaleb Heatherly for a touchdown (5 yards)
North Alabama
Q3TD
JAJayvian Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Jayvian Allen rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Alabama
Q4TD
JAJayvian Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Jayvian Allen rushes 23 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Kentucky
Q4TD
BHBrady Hensley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Brady Hensley rushes 32 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Destin Wade (North Alabama) — 122.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +7.47 EPA
Jordyn Potts (Eastern Kentucky) — 18.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -0.87 EPA
Myles Burkett (Eastern Kentucky) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.34 EPA/play -10.09 EPA

Rushing

Destin Wade (North Alabama) — 114.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Jayvian Allen (North Alabama) — 98.0 yds · 3 TD +0.49 EPA
Brayden Latham (Eastern Kentucky) — 76.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Receiving

Marcus Calwise Jr. (Eastern Kentucky) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +0.65 EPA
Justin Pegues (North Alabama) — 3 rec · 37.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Cameron Hergott (Eastern Kentucky) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Destin Wade	North Alabama	19	57.9%	122	2	+0.39	+7.47
Jordyn Potts	Eastern Kentucky	7	42.9%	18	0	-0.12	-0.87
Myles Burkett	Eastern Kentucky	30	46.7%	113	1	-0.34	-10.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Kentucky	North Alabama
Plays	58	70
EPA / play	-0.027	+0.216
Total EPA	-1.58	+15.10
Success rate	39.7%	52.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.296	+0.393
Rush EPA / play	+0.447	+0.150
Yards	296	412

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	3	8	-1.50	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	12	53	-1.54	Ended
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	3	2	-1.90	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	3	3	-3.14	Punt
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	3	7	-2.07	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	3	24	+2.48	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	5	23	-0.77	Punt
Q2	North Alabama	7	43	-0.20	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	11	81	+6.62	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	13	85	+6.67	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	1	6	-0.66	Ended
Q3	North Alabama	9	82	+6.36	Pass TD
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	6	39	+0.01	Punt
Q3	North Alabama	12	80	+5.49	Rush TD
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	9	41	-2.44	Interception
Q4	North Alabama	3	6	-1.73	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Brady Hensley rushes 32 yards for a touchdown (+5.22 EPA)
Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Destin Wade pass to Noah Gregg for a touchdown (18 yards) (+5.17 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Myles Burkett pass to Marcus Calwise Jr. for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.29 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Brayden Latham rushes for 23 yards (2nd & 15) (+3.36 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Myles Burkett pass to Brady Hensley for 15 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.19 EPA)
Q4 · North Alabama Lions · Jayvian Allen rushes 23 yards for a touchdown (+3.11 EPA)
Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Destin Wade rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.04 EPA)
Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Destin Wade pass to Noah Gregg for 7 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Alabama Lions controlled the final (35–14) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Destin Wade (North Alabama) — 122.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: North Alabama at 0.216 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 14, North Alabama Lions 35 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions?

North Alabama Lions won with a final score of 14–35.

Where can I find the Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767280.

Who led Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions in passing?

Destin Wade (North Alabama) led passers with 122.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Kentucky Colonels at North Alabama Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.