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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2008 Week 3 Recap

Wildcats defeat Raiders 20–14 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Kentucky Wildcats (Week 3).

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 14 1-2
Final 14–20
Kentucky Wildcats 20 4-0 Winner
Winner
Kentucky Wildcats
Final score
14–20
Halftime
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 6–9 Kentucky Wildcats
Top passer
Joe Craddock

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Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 20–14 in Week 3, 2008. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 14, Kentucky Wildcats 20.

Game summary

Kentucky Wildcats edged Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 20–14 in Week 3 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Joe Craddock (2393) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.43 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Tony Dixon — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Dicky Lyons Jr. — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders606014
Kentucky Wildcats630920

Scoring Map

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

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders
UKKentucky Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UK
    Q1TD
    MGMaurice Grinter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Mike Hartline pass complete to Maurice Grinter for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MTSU
    Q1TD
    DGDesmond Gee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Joe Craddock pass complete to Desmond Gee for 62 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. UK
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 23
    Score
    6-9

    Lones Seiber 40 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. MTSU
    Q3TD
    MBMalcolm Beyah

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-9

    Joe Craddock pass complete to Malcolm Beyah for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. UK
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 8
    Score
    12-12

    Lones Seiber 25 yard field goal GOOD.

  6. UK
    Q4TD
    DLDerrick Locke

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Mike Hartline pass complete to Derrick Locke for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Joe Craddock (2393) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +14.63 EPA
  • Team (96) — 0.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -0.36 EPA
  • Mike Hartline (96) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -5.32 EPA

Rushing

  • Tony Dixon (96) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
  • Phillip Tanner (2393) — 0.0 yds -0.76 EPA
  • Derrick Locke (96) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

  • Dicky Lyons Jr. (96) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
  • Eldred King (2393) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA
  • Malcolm Beyah (2393) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Joe Craddock2393345.9%02+0.43+14.63
Team9610.0%00-0.36-0.36
Mike Hartline96444.5%02-0.12-5.32

Team EPA comparison

StatMTSUUK
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q19620+0.71Pass TD
Q1239380+0.85Punt
Q19630+3.43Ended
Q1239330-1.41Pass TD
Q19660-2.20Punt
Q1239380-5.70Punt
Q19630-3.79Missed FG
Q29620+0.47Ended
Q2239320-1.00Ended
Q29640-1.03Punt
Q2239310-0.40Punt
Q29610-1.23Field goal
Q2239330-1.17Missed FG
Q296110+0.16Punt
Q2239390+1.09Ended
Q3239310-0.64Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Sancho McDonald rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Kent Robbie McAtee at the MTnSt 11. (-6.36 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Lones Seiber 33 yard field goal BLOCKED, Ted Riley for 20 yards, to the MTnSt 15, tackled by Robbie McAtee, Middle Tenn penalty 10 yard holding on Alex Suber accepted. (+6.07 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Joe Craddock pass complete to Eldred King for 61 yards to the Kent 1, tackled by Robbie McAtee for a 1ST down. (+5.84 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Joe Craddock pass complete to Desmond Gee for 62 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.43 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Mike Hartline rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by MTnSt Brandon Perry at the Kent 34. (-5.39 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Joe Craddock pass intercepted by Marcus McClinton at the Kent 33, returned for 20 yards to the MTnSt 47, tackled by Eldred King. (-5.33 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Mike Hartline pass incomplete to John Conner. (-4.86 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Joe Craddock pass complete to Malcolm Beyah for 52 yards to the Kent 9, tackled by Marcus McClinton for a 1ST down. (+4.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (20–14) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Joe Craddock (2393) — yds, 2 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 Kentucky Wildcats?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 14, Kentucky Wildcats 20 in Week 3 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 14–20.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282570096.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Joe Craddock (2393) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Kentucky Wildcats

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W