Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Central Michigan Chippewas: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31–14 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 14, Central Michigan Chippewas 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	6	0	6	14
Central Michigan Chippewas	12	6	0	3	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clint Marks (2393) — 0.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +8.92 EPA
• Joe Craddock (2393) — 0.0 yds · -0.54 EPA/play -2.16 EPA
• Dan LeFevour (2117) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -2.64 EPA

Rushing

• Eugene Gross (2393) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Dan LeFevour (2117) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
• Ontario Sneed (2117) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Desmond Gee (2393) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Bryan Anderson (2117) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Ontario Sneed (2117) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clint Marks	2393	35	0.0%	0	0	+0.26	+8.92
Joe Craddock	2393	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.54	-2.16
Dan LeFevour	2117	27	3.7%	0	1	-0.10	-2.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MTSU	CMU
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	4	0	+0.77	Ended
Q1	2117	8	0	-1.40	Punt
Q1	2393	3	0	-3.51	Punt
Q1	2117	4	0	+5.10	Pass TD
Q1	2393	7	0	+1.77	Missed FG
Q1	2117	15	0	+1.88	Rush TD
Q2	2393	4	0	+0.77	Punt
Q2	2117	6	0	-1.13	Punt
Q2	2393	7	0	+1.23	Punt
Q2	2117	3	0	+2.98	Rush TD
Q2	2393	17	0	+1.96	Punt
Q3	2117	3	0	-3.12	Punt
Q3	2393	3	0	-2.92	Punt
Q3	2393	8	0	+0.39	Interception
Q4	2117	1	0	-1.67	Ended
Q4	2393	6	0	+3.05	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Colby Smith 39 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.07 EPA)
2. Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Clint Marks pass intercepted by Calvin Hissong at the CMich 1, returned for no gain to the CMich 1. (-3.67 EPA)
3. Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Tony Mikulec punt for 48 yards, returned by Desmond Gee for 38 yards to the CMich 14. (-3.44 EPA)
4. Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Clint Marks pass complete to Eugene Gross for 18 yards to the CMich 16 for a 1ST down. (+3.35 EPA)
5. Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Dan LeFevour pass complete to Justin Gardner for 26 yards to the MTSU 27 for a 1ST down. (+3.27 EPA)
6. Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · DeMarco McNair rush for no gain to the MTSU 29. (-3.13 EPA)
7. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Ontario Sneed rush for a loss of 8 yards to the MTSU 45. (-2.97 EPA)
8. Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Dan LeFevour pass complete to Ontario Sneed for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (31–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Clint Marks (2393) — yds.
• 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 Central Michigan Chippewas?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 14, Central Michigan Chippewas 31 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 14–31.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Central Michigan Chippewas box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=263602117.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?

Clint Marks (2393) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Central Michigan Chippewas in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.