Northern Colorado Bears vs. Sacramento State Hornets: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Sacramento State Hornets defeated Northern Colorado Bears 40–35 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 35, Sacramento State Hornets 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	0	18	6	12	35
Sacramento State Hornets	3	12	9	6	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jaden Rashada (Sacramento State) — 21.0 yds · +3.09 EPA/play +3.09 EPA
• Eric Gibson Jr. (Northern Colorado) — 368.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.93 EPA
• Cardell Williams (Sacramento State) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.53 EPA/play -9.47 EPA

Rushing

• Rodney Hammond Jr. (Sacramento State) — 134.0 yds · 1 TD +0.50 EPA
• Jaquail Smith (Sacramento State) — 102.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Mathias Price (Northern Colorado) — 102.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Carver Cheeks (Northern Colorado) — 9 rec · 223.0 yds +1.57 EPA
• Brayden Munroe (Northern Colorado) — 6 rec · 73.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Ernest Campbell (Sacramento State) — 3 rec · 39.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaden Rashada	Sacramento State	1	100.0%	21	0	+3.09	+3.09
Eric Gibson Jr.	Northern Colorado	35	60.0%	368	3	-0.06	-1.93
Cardell Williams	Sacramento State	18	38.9%	70	1	-0.53	-9.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Colorado	Sacramento State
Plays	69	72
EPA / play	-0.001	+0.142
Total EPA	-0.05	+10.20
Success rate	53.6%	41.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.055	-0.336
Rush EPA / play	+0.055	+0.313
Yards	534	430

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Colorado	6	19	-0.74	Punt
Q1	Sacramento State	9	66	+2.24	Field goal
Q1	Northern Colorado	6	18	-3.96	Interception
Q1	Sacramento State	5	13	-2.43	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	0	-2.31	Punt
Q1	Sacramento State	4	54	+3.95	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	2	75	+6.36	Pass TD
Q2	Sacramento State	3	12	-1.62	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	11	71	+3.44	Rush TD
Q2	Sacramento State	9	74	+6.04	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	12	70	+5.70	Pass TD
Q2	Sacramento State	3	8	-1.45	Ended
Q3	Sacramento State	10	75	+6.43	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Colorado	6	75	+6.22	Rush TD
Q3	Sacramento State	13	61	+1.05	Field goal
Q3	Northern Colorado	3	38	-8.29	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for a touchdown (75 yards) (+7.23 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.08 EPA)
3. Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass to Carver Cheeks for a touchdown (62 yards) (+6.69 EPA)
4. Q3 · Sacramento State Hornets · Sam Adams II rushes 34 yards for a touchdown (+6.43 EPA)
5. Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Rodney Hammond Jr. rushes 46 yards for a touchdown (+6.1 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass intercepted (-4.97 EPA)
7. Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Cardell Williams pass to Bear Tenney for a touchdown (25 yards) (+4.63 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Eric Gibson Jr. pass intercepted (-4.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Sacramento State Hornets controlled the final (40–35) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jaden Rashada (Sacramento State) — 21.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Sacramento State at 0.142 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs Sacramento State Hornets?

Northern Colorado Bears 35, Sacramento State Hornets 40 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Sacramento State Hornets?

Sacramento State Hornets won with a final score of 35–40.

Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs Sacramento State Hornets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767123.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Sacramento State Hornets in passing?

Jaden Rashada (Sacramento State) led passers with 21.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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