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Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Vaqueros defeat Cardinals 56–28 in Week 9

Shotgun #2 E.Colson paced the box score as Vaqueros closed out a 28–56 Week 9 finish.

Incarnate Word Cardinals 28 2-6
Final 28–56
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 56 5-2 Winner
Winner
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Final score
28–56
Halftime
Incarnate Word Cardinals 0–30 UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Top passer
Shotgun #2 E.Colson
FantasyHQ MVP
Shotgun #2 E.Colson

Top CFB performers · Cardinals

  • Shotgun #2 E.Colson 121.0 yds · +0.99 EPA/play +12.9 EPA
  • #6 J.Walthall caught at 31 1 rec · 13.0 yds +0.6 EPA
  • #6 J.Walthall caught at 35 1 rec · 69.0 yds +6.4 EPA

Top CFB performers · Vaqueros

  • Shotgun #12 E.Marburger 162.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +3.4 EPA
  • #14 T.Diaz caught at 48 2 rec · 27.0 yds +0.4 EPA
  • #14 T.Diaz caught at 36 2 rec · 26.0 yds +1.2 EPA

Quick answer

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated Incarnate Word Cardinals 56–28 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Incarnate Word Cardinals 28, UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 56.

Game summary

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros dominated Incarnate Word Cardinals 56–28 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 12 touchdowns across 12 plays.
  • Passing leader: Shotgun #2 E.Colson (Incarnate Word) — 121.0 pass yds, +0.99 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: #14 T.Diaz caught at 48 — 2 rec, 27.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Incarnate Word (+0.230/play) vs UT Rio Grande Valley (+0.095/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Incarnate Word Cardinals00181228
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros12186656

Scoring Map

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

UIWIncarnate Word Cardinals
RGVUT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UT Rio Grande Valley
    Q1TD
    #I#8 I.Smith Flores caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    #8 I.Smith Flores caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (25 yards)

  2. UT Rio Grande Valley
    Q1TD
    #I#8 I.Smith Flores caught at 21

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    #8 I.Smith Flores caught at 21 catch for a touchdown (43 yards)

  3. UT Rio Grande Valley
    Q2TD
    #N#32 N.Denney caught at 33

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    #32 N.Denney caught at 33 catch for a touchdown (42 yards)

  4. UT Rio Grande Valley
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Rushing touchdown

  5. UT Rio Grande Valley
    Q2TD
    #X#4 X.Noland caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-30

    #4 X.Noland caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (22 yards)

  6. Incarnate Word
    Q3TD
    #J#6 J.Walthall caught at 35

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-30

    #6 J.Walthall caught at 35 catch for a touchdown (69 yards)

  7. Incarnate Word
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-30

    Rushing touchdown

  8. Incarnate Word
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-30

    Rushing touchdown

  9. UT Rio Grande Valley
    Q3TD
    #T#14 T.Diaz caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-36

    #14 T.Diaz caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (3 yards)

  10. Incarnate Word
    Q4TD
    #J#6 J.Walthall caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-36

    #6 J.Walthall caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (39 yards)

  11. UT Rio Grande Valley
    Q4TD
    #X#4 X.Noland caught at 47

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-42

    #4 X.Noland caught at 47 catch for a touchdown (75 yards)

  12. Incarnate Word
    Q4TD
    NHNo Huddle-Shotgun #2 E.Colson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-42

    Fumble returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Shotgun #2 E.Colson (Incarnate Word) — 121.0 yds · +0.99 EPA/play +12.90 EPA
  • Shotgun #12 E.Marburger (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 162.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +3.38 EPA
  • Shotgun #3 A.Jakobsohn (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 0.0 yds · -1.97 EPA/play -1.97 EPA

Receiving

  • #14 T.Diaz caught at 48 (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 2 rec · 27.0 yds +0.42 EPA
  • #14 T.Diaz caught at 36 (UT Rio Grande Valley) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds +1.24 EPA
  • #6 J.Walthall caught at 31 (Incarnate Word) — 1 rec · 13.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Shotgun #2 E.ColsonIncarnate Word1361.5%1210+0.99+12.90
Shotgun #12 E.MarburgerUT Rio Grande Valley1573.3%1620+0.23+3.38
Shotgun #3 A.JakobsohnUT Rio Grande Valley1100.0%00-1.97-1.97
Huddle-Shotgun #12 E.MarburgerUT Rio Grande Valley1560.0%680-0.55-8.30
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 E.ColsonIncarnate Word3354.5%1411-0.37-12.17

Team EPA comparison

StatIncarnate WordUT Rio Grande Valley
Plays8265
EPA / play+0.230+0.095
Total EPA+18.90+6.15
Success rate39.0%47.7%
Pass EPA / play+0.232+0.342
Rush EPA / play+0.228-0.232
Yards496568

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1UT Rio Grande Valley675+0.04Pass TD
Q1Incarnate Word833+5.64Ended
Q1UT Rio Grande Valley626-3.16Punt
Q1Incarnate Word614-0.86Punt
Q1UT Rio Grande Valley254+3.78Pass TD
Q1Incarnate Word35-1.54Punt
Q1UT Rio Grande Valley466+4.26Pass TD
Q2Incarnate Word30-1.60Ended
Q2UT Rio Grande Valley468+5.14Rush TD
Q2Incarnate Word1020+1.18Punt
Q2UT Rio Grande Valley514-1.28Punt
Q2Incarnate Word38+0.44Punt
Q2UT Rio Grande Valley448+4.81Pass TD
Q2Incarnate Word48-3.00Ended
Q2UT Rio Grande Valley23-0.67Ended
Q3Incarnate Word169+6.37Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.06 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · #6 J.Walthall caught at 35 catch for a touchdown (69 yards) (+6.37 EPA)
  3. Q4 · UT Rio Grande Valley · #4 X.Noland caught at 47 catch for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.78 EPA)
  4. Q3 · UT Rio Grande Valley · Huddle-Shotgun #12 E.Marburger to #14 T.Diaz thrown to 35 QB hurried by #1 D.Smith — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.14 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Shotgun #2 E.Colson pass to #6 J.Walthall caught at 41 for 12 yards (4th & 10) (+4.6 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · No Huddle-Shotgun #2 E.Colson pass intercepted (-4.56 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · No Huddle-Shotgun #2 E.Colson pass to #11 J.Lorick caught at 46 for 7 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.53 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Shotgun #2 E.Colson pass to #6 J.Walthall caught at 25 for 54 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros controlled the final (56–28) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Shotgun #2 E.Colson (Incarnate Word) — 121.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Incarnate Word at 0.23 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 Incarnate Word Cardinals vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros?

Incarnate Word Cardinals 28, UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 56 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Incarnate Word Cardinals vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros?

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros won with a final score of 28–56.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767478.

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

Shotgun #2 E.Colson (Incarnate Word) led passers with 121.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Incarnate Word Cardinals

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W