UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Lamar Cardinals: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Lamar Cardinals defeated UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 23–21 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 21, Lamar Cardinals 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	0	6	0	12	21
Lamar Cardinals	6	12	0	3	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Aiden McCown (Lamar) — 186.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +3.73 EPA
• Robert Coleman (Lamar) — 17.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.07 EPA
• Eddie Lee Marburger (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 80.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -4.12 EPA

Rushing

• Nathan Denney (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
• Aiden McCown (Lamar) — 107.0 yds +0.60 EPA
• Xavier Coleman (Lamar) — 32.0 yds -0.70 EPA

Receiving

• Tony Diaz (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 3 rec · 51.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Xavier Coleman (Lamar) — 3 rec · 17.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Izaha Jones (Lamar) — 3 rec · 18.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aiden McCown	Lamar	24	70.8%	186	2	+0.15	+3.73
Robert Coleman	Lamar	6	50.0%	17	0	-0.01	-0.07
Eddie Lee Marburger	UT Rio Grande Valley	26	34.6%	80	2	-0.16	-4.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UT Rio Grande Valley	Lamar
Plays	55	72
EPA / play	-0.135	-0.024
Total EPA	-7.45	-1.75
Success rate	34.5%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.158	+0.122
Rush EPA / play	-0.115	-0.129
Yards	189	380

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Lamar	9	30	-0.78	Punt
Q1	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	7	-2.26	Punt
Q1	Lamar	5	79	+6.66	Pass TD
Q1	UT Rio Grande Valley	6	17	-2.29	Punt
Q1	Lamar	9	76	+2.64	Field goal
Q2	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	8	-1.71	Punt
Q2	Lamar	9	70	+4.93	Pass TD
Q2	UT Rio Grande Valley	12	75	+6.68	Rush TD
Q2	Lamar	9	31	-0.11	Field goal
Q3	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	8	-0.99	Punt
Q3	Lamar	3	-14	-4.90	Punt
Q3	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	0	-3.80	Punt
Q3	Lamar	9	42	-3.88	Interception
Q3	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	8	-2.22	Punt
Q3	Lamar	1	3	-4.93	Fumble
Q3	UT Rio Grande Valley	3	6	+1.56	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Lamar Cardinals · Aiden McCown pass to Blake Thomas for a touchdown (58 yards) (+4.95 EPA)
2. Q3 · Lamar Cardinals · Fumble (-4.93 EPA)
3. Q3 · Lamar Cardinals · Aiden McCown pass intercepted (-3.86 EPA)
4. Q1 · Lamar Cardinals · Aiden McCown rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.82 EPA)
5. Q1 · Lamar Cardinals · Aiden McCown pass to Devyn Gibbs for 39 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.78 EPA)
6. Q4 · UT Rio Grande Valley · Punt for 28 yards (-3.52 EPA)
7. Q4 · UT Rio Grande Valley · Eddie Lee Marburger pass to Tony Diaz for 27 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.22 EPA)
8. Q4 · Lamar Cardinals · Field goal good from 57 yards (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Lamar Cardinals controlled the final (23–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Aiden McCown (Lamar) — 186.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Lamar at -0.024 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 UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Lamar Cardinals?

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 21, Lamar Cardinals 23 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Lamar Cardinals?

Lamar Cardinals won with a final score of 21–23.

Where can I find the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Lamar Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767485.

Who led UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Lamar Cardinals in passing?

Aiden McCown (Lamar) led passers with 186.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Lamar Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.