Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Toledo Rockets: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated Toledo Rockets 31–24 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31, Toledo Rockets 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	6	6	0	15	31
Toledo Rockets	0	15	0	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nick Vattiato (2393) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +4.11 EPA
• Dequan Finn (2649) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -5.52 EPA
• Mike DiLiello (2393) — 0.0 yds · -1.69 EPA/play -10.17 EPA

Rushing

• Bryant Koback (2649) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Frank Peasant (2393) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
• Dequan Finn (2649) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• pass complete Yusuf Ali (2393) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Matt Landers (2649) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA
• Isaiah Winstead (2649) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Vattiato	2393	37	62.2%	0	2	+0.11	+4.11
Dequan Finn	2649	34	52.9%	0	2	-0.16	-5.52
Mike DiLiello	2393	6	16.7%	0	0	-1.69	-10.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MTSU	TOL
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	2649	3	0	+2.47	Ended
Q1	2393	1	0	+2.57	Pass TD
Q1	2393	13	0	+0.84	Ended
Q1	2649	6	0	+1.18	Missed FG
Q1	2393	3	0	-3.18	Punt
Q1	2649	3	0	-3.03	Punt
Q1	2393	5	0	-0.81	Punt
Q1	2649	5	0	-2.64	Punt
Q2	2393	6	0	+2.05	Missed FG
Q2	2649	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2649	3	0	-1.56	Ended
Q2	2393	3	0	-4.54	Interception
Q2	2649	3	0	+1.18	Punt
Q2	2393	4	0	-2.49	Punt
Q2	2649	3	0	-2.28	Punt
Q2	2393	7	0	+8.05	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Mike DiLiello pass intercepted Samuel Womack return for 49 yds to the MTnSt 16 (-6.46 EPA)
2. Q2 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn pass complete to Matt Landers for 90 yds for a TD, (Thomas Cluckey KICK) (+5.84 EPA)
3. Q2 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn run for 40 yds for a TD, (Thomas Cluckey KICK) (+5.01 EPA)
4. Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nick Vattiato pass complete to Jarrin Pierce for 59 yds for a TD, (Zeke Rankin KICK) (+4.95 EPA)
5. Q4 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn pass intercepted Zaylin Wood return for no gain to the Toled 23 (-4.28 EPA)
6. Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nick Vattiato pass incomplete to CJ Windham (-3.55 EPA)
7. Q1 · Toledo Rockets · Thomas Cluckey 35 yd FG MISSED (-3.35 EPA)
8. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Vattiato, Nick pass incomplete, PENALTY TOLEDO roughing passer (Hines, Jamal) 15 yards to the MIDDLETENN43, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN MIDDLETENN. (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders controlled the final (31–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nick Vattiato (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 Toledo Rockets?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31, Toledo Rockets 24 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Toledo Rockets?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Toledo Rockets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331164.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Toledo Rockets in passing?

Nick Vattiato (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 Toledo Rockets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.