Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 26–7 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 7, Alabama Crimson Tide 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	0	0	0	7
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	0	0	0	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brodie Croyle (333.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +3.09 EPA
• Clint Marks (2393.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.20 EPA
• Josh Harris (2393.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.67 EPA/play -1.34 EPA

Rushing

• Kenneth Darby (333.0) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Eugene Gross (2393.0) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Alex Suber (2393.0) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Cleannord Saintil (2393.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• Keith Brown (333.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Tim Castille (333.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brodie Croyle	333.0	22	4.5%	0	1	+0.14	+3.09
Clint Marks	2393.0	23	4.3%	0	1	-0.05	-1.20
Josh Harris	2393.0	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-1.34
John Par Wilson	333.0	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.13	-2.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MTSU	ALA
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2393.0	3	0	+1.40	Ended
Q1	333.0	4	0	-2.36	Interception
Q1	2393.0	3	0	-0.92	Safety
Q1	333.0	4	0	-0.47	Punt
Q1	2393.0	5	0	-0.21	Punt
Q1	333.0	5	0	-4.38	Punt
Q2	2393.0	2	0	-0.40	Punt
Q2	333.0	5	0	-2.38	Ended
Q2	2393.0	1	0	+2.98	Pass TD
Q2	2393.0	8	0	+3.97	Ended
Q2	333.0	1	0	+0.77	Rush TD
Q2	333.0	9	0	+2.05	Ended
Q2	2393.0	8	0	-3.90	Punt
Q3	333.0	6	0	+4.04	Rush TD
Q3	2393.0	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q3	333.0	4	0	-0.11	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · 2393.0 · Ryan Saxby kickoff for 61 yards returned by Cleannord Saintil for 18 yards to the MMM 20, fumbled by Cleannord Saintil at the MMM 20, recovered by Chris James. (-4.66 EPA)
2. Q3 · 2393.0 · Clint Marks pass complete to Cleannord Saintil for 16 yards to the MMM 33 for a 1ST DOWN. (+3.05 EPA)
3. Q2 · 2393.0 · Clint Marks pass complete to Nick McAfee for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.98 EPA)
4. Q3 · 333.0 · Brodie Croyle pass complete to Tyrone Prothro for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.6 EPA)
5. Q2 · 333.0 · Brodie Croyle pass incomplete to Ezekial Knight. (-2.5 EPA)
6. Q2 · 2393.0 · Clint Marks sacked by Jeremy Clark at the MMM 18 for a loss of 8 yards. (-2.22 EPA)
7. Q2 · 2393.0 · Clint Marks pass complete to Bobby Williams for 15 yards to the AAD 27 for a 1ST DOWN. (+2.2 EPA)
8. Q3 · 2393.0 · Clint Marks pass complete to Chris Henry for a loss of 3 yards to the MMM 25. (-2.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (26–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brodie Croyle (333.0) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: MTSU at 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 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 7, Alabama Crimson Tide 26 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 7–26.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252460333.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Brodie Croyle (333.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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