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Princeton Tigers vs. Brown Bears: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Tigers defeat Bears 40–21 in Week 8

Kai Colón paced the box score as Tigers closed out a 40–21 Week 8 finish.

Princeton Tigers 40 3-2 Winner
Final 40–21
Brown Bears 21 3-2
Winner
Princeton Tigers
Final score
40–21
Halftime
Princeton Tigers 18–12 Brown Bears
Top passer
Kai Colón
FantasyHQ MVP
Kai Colón

Top CFB performers · Tigers

  • Kai Colón 23.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.88 EPA/play +7.8 EPA
  • Ethan Clark 110.0 yds · 1 TD +4.6 EPA
  • Kai Honda 67.0 yds · 1 TD +0.4 EPA

Top CFB performers · Bears

  • Will Currid 49.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +1.6 EPA
  • Matt Childs 94.0 yds · 2 TD +6.8 EPA
  • Jackson Bennett 57.0 yds +3.5 EPA

Quick answer

Princeton Tigers defeated Brown Bears 40–21 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Princeton Tigers 40, Brown Bears 21.

Game summary

Princeton Tigers rolled past Brown Bears 40–21 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kai Colón (Princeton) — 23.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +3.88 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ethan Clark — 110.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Josh Robinson — 8 rec, 91.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Princeton (-0.009/play) vs Brown (-0.053/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Princeton Tigers9912640
Brown Bears660621

Scoring Map

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

PRINPrinceton Tigers
BRWNBrown Bears

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Princeton
    Q1TD
    JGJackson Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Kai Colón pass to Jackson Green for a touchdown (3 yards)

  2. Brown
    Q1TD
    MCMatt Childs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Matt Childs rushes 27 yards for a touchdown

  3. Princeton
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 20
    Score
    9-6

    Field goal good from 37 yards

  4. Brown
    Q2TD
    QBQwentin Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Qwentin Brown rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  5. Princeton
    Q2TD
    JRJosh Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Kai Colón pass to Josh Robinson for a touchdown (20 yards)

  6. Princeton
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 12
    Score
    18-12

    Field goal good from 29 yards

  7. Princeton
    Q3TD
    AWAsher Weiner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Asher Weiner rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  8. Princeton
    Q3TD
    ECEthan Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-12

    Ethan Clark rushes 12 yards for a touchdown

  9. Brown
    Q4TD
    MCMatt Childs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-18

    Matt Childs rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  10. Princeton
    Q4TD
    KHKai Honda

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-18

    Kai Honda rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Kai Colón (Princeton) — 23.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.88 EPA/play +7.76 EPA
  • Will Currid (Brown) — 49.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +1.58 EPA
  • Blaine Hipa (Princeton) — 5.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -4.46 EPA

Rushing

  • Ethan Clark (Princeton) — 110.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
  • Matt Childs (Brown) — 94.0 yds · 2 TD +0.49 EPA
  • Kai Honda (Princeton) — 67.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • Josh Robinson (Princeton) — 8 rec · 91.0 yds +0.18 EPA
  • Aidan Besselman (Princeton) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds -0.12 EPA
  • Najih Rahman (Brown) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kai ColónPrinceton2100.0%232+3.88+7.76
Will CurridBrown966.7%490+0.18+1.58
Blaine HipaPrinceton580.0%50-0.89-4.46
Kai ColonPrinceton3056.7%1300-0.39-11.76
James MurphyBrown4254.8%1680-0.40-16.59

Team EPA comparison

StatPrincetonBrown
Plays7187
EPA / play-0.009-0.053
Total EPA-0.64-4.58
Success rate50.7%41.4%
Pass EPA / play-0.229-0.294
Rush EPA / play+0.230+0.290
Yards358410

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Princeton1482+3.34Ended
Q1Brown12-0.50Ended
Q1Princeton13+3.72Pass TD
Q1Brown957+0.63Rush TD
Q1Princeton30-3.25Punt
Q1Brown35-2.61Ended
Q1Princeton31-2.86Field goal
Q1Brown1473+5.93Rush TD
Q2Princeton336+2.85Ended
Q2Brown24-0.59Punt
Q2Princeton637-4.42Pass TD
Q2Brown1032-2.66Ended
Q2Princeton646-0.22Field goal
Q2Brown2-3-0.66Ended
Q3Brown837-1.91Interception
Q3Princeton49-2.42Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Princeton Tigers · Kai Colon pass intercepted (-7.71 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Princeton Tigers · Kai Colon to Roman Laurio — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 57 yards) (-5.53 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Princeton Tigers · Kai Colón pass to Josh Robinson for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Brown Bears · James Murphy pass intercepted (-4.01 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Princeton Tigers · Kickoff (+3.96 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Brown Bears · James Murphy pass intercepted (-3.74 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Princeton Tigers · Kai Colón pass to Jackson Green for a touchdown (3 yards) (+3.72 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Brown Bears · James Murphy pass to Levi Linowes for 9 yards (4th & 5) (+3.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Princeton Tigers controlled the final (40–21) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Kai Colón (Princeton) — 23.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Princeton at -0.009 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 Princeton Tigers vs Brown Bears?

Princeton Tigers 40, Brown Bears 21 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Princeton Tigers vs Brown Bears?

Princeton Tigers won with a final score of 40–21.

Where can I find the Princeton Tigers vs Brown Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767553.

Who led Princeton Tigers vs Brown Bears in passing?

Kai Colón (Princeton) led passers with 23.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Princeton Tigers at Brown Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Princeton Tigers

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Brown Bears

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L