McNeese Cowboys vs. Nicholls Colonels: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Nicholls Colonels defeated McNeese Cowboys 31–7 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: McNeese Cowboys 7, Nicholls Colonels 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
McNeese Cowboys	0	6	0	0	7
Nicholls Colonels	9	0	0	12	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Huddle-Shotgun #11 E.Rodrigue (Nicholls) — 148.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +6.37 EPA
• No Huddle #11 E.Rodrigue (Nicholls) — 9.0 yds · +2.00 EPA/play +2.00 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Strong (McNeese) — 190.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.31 EPA

Receiving

• #3 K.Johnson caught at 47 (Nicholls) — 1 rec · 69.0 yds +4.42 EPA
• #3 K.Johnson thrown to 09 Roughing The Passer yards from 10 to NICH25 (Nicholls) — 0 rec · 65.0 yds +6.58 EPA
• #1 K.Senegal caught at 19 (McNeese) — 1 rec · 45.0 yds +3.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #11 E.Rodrigue	Nicholls	18	55.6%	148	0	+0.35	+6.37
No Huddle #11 E.Rodrigue	Nicholls	1	100.0%	9	0	+2.00	+2.00
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Strong	McNeese	18	44.4%	190	0	-0.02	-0.31
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 E.Rodrigue	Nicholls	2	0.0%	-10	0	-1.01	-2.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	McNeese	Nicholls
Plays	43	70
EPA / play	+0.091	+0.266
Total EPA	+3.89	+18.60
Success rate	39.5%	51.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.108	+0.490
Rush EPA / play	+0.077	+0.163
Yards	410	540

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Nicholls	10	79	+1.44	Rush TD
Q1	McNeese	5	43	+1.67	Punt
Q1	Nicholls	10	92	+5.14	Field goal
Q1	McNeese	6	88	+7.78	Pass TD
Q2	Nicholls	10	36	-0.99	Punt
Q2	McNeese	3	12	+0.23	Punt
Q2	Nicholls	3	-1	-2.34	Punt
Q2	McNeese	4	11	-1.64	Punt
Q2	Nicholls	5	46	+0.24	Ended
Q2	McNeese	1	85	-0.45	Ended
Q3	McNeese	8	84	+1.47	Interception
Q3	McNeese	5	22	-0.97	Punt
Q3	Nicholls	17	141	+11.05	Rush TD
Q4	McNeese	5	44	-2.76	Ended
Q4	Nicholls	1	69	+4.42	Pass TD
Q4	McNeese	6	21	-1.44	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Nicholls Colonels · Huddle-Shotgun #11 E.Rodrigue to #3 K.Johnson thrown to 09 Roughing The Passer yards from 10 to NICH25 — Pass Incompletion (65 yards) (+6.58 EPA)
2. Q4 · Nicholls Colonels · Rush (2nd & 7) (-5.06 EPA)
3. Q4 · Nicholls Colonels · #3 K.Johnson caught at 47 catch for a touchdown (69 yards) (+4.42 EPA)
4. Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · Punt (-4.17 EPA)
5. Q4 · McNeese Cowboys · Rush (1st & 10) (+3.91 EPA)
6. Q1 · McNeese Cowboys · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Strong pass to #5 J.Jackson caught at 49 for 22 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.56 EPA)
7. Q4 · McNeese Cowboys · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Strong pass to #6 C.Deville Jr. caught at 30 for 45 yards (1st & 10) (+3.5 EPA)
8. Q2 · McNeese Cowboys · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Strong pass to #1 K.Senegal caught at 19 for 45 yards (1st & 10) (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nicholls Colonels controlled the final (31–7) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Huddle-Shotgun #11 E.Rodrigue (Nicholls) — 148.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Nicholls at 0.266 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 McNeese Cowboys vs Nicholls Colonels?

McNeese Cowboys 7, Nicholls Colonels 31 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won McNeese Cowboys vs Nicholls Colonels?

Nicholls Colonels won with a final score of 7–31.

Where can I find the McNeese Cowboys vs Nicholls Colonels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767493.

Who led McNeese Cowboys vs Nicholls Colonels in passing?

Huddle-Shotgun #11 E.Rodrigue (Nicholls) led passers with 148.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for McNeese Cowboys at Nicholls Colonels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.