Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35–17 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2022

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 35–17 in Week 7, 2022. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 17.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rolled past Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 35–17 in Week 7 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 278.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.00 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Austin Reed — 41.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Malachi Corley — 10 rec, 100.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (-0.121/play) vs Middle Tennessee (-0.379/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	12	12	0	35
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	6	3	0	12	17

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

+3OPP 17

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Middle Tennessee
Q1TD
CCChase Cunningham
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Chase Cunningham rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (3 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
KRKye Robichaux
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Kye Robichaux rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 34 yards
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
ARAustin Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Austin Reed rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
JSJoshua Simon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
Austin Reed pass to Joshua Simon for a touchdown (1 yard)
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
IGIzaiah Gathings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Chase Cunningham pass to Izaiah Gathings for a touchdown (11 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 278.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.21 EPA
Chase Cunningham (Middle Tennessee) — 184.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.31 EPA/play -14.92 EPA

Rushing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA
Davion Ervin-Poindexter (Western Kentucky) — 22.0 yds -0.60 EPA
Kye Robichaux (Western Kentucky) — 78.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 10 rec · 100.0 yds +0.61 EPA
Jaylen Hall (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 60.0 yds +0.74 EPA
Yusuf Ali (Middle Tennessee) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	49	65.3%	278	2	+0.00	+0.21
Chase Cunningham	Middle Tennessee	48	58.3%	184	1	-0.31	-14.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Middle Tennessee
Plays	84	74
EPA / play	-0.121	-0.379
Total EPA	-10.19	-28.07
Success rate	46.4%	28.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.004	-0.488
Rush EPA / play	-0.297	-0.166
Yards	443	310

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Middle Tennessee	5	12	-2.53	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	1	-3	-4.87	Fumble
Q1	Middle Tennessee	1	14	+2.26	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	10	-2.90	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	9	-0.85	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	9	30	-3.88	Ended
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	2	-3.28	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	0	-3.38	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-2.23	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	62	+5.08	Pass TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	5	-2.38	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	9	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-1.96	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	5	31	-1.12	Interception
Q2	Middle Tennessee	6	17	-0.98	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	10	84	+6.53	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.0 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-4.95 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-4.88 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Chase Cunningham pass to Izaiah Gathings for a touchdown (11 yards) (+4.09 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed rushes for no gain (4th & 2) (-3.91 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Joe Ervin rushes for 6 yards (4th & 3) (+3.69 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Kye Robichaux rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.22 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Joey Beljan for 26 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (35–17) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 278.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at -0.121 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 17 in Week 7 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 35–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426587.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 278.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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