Valparaiso Beacons 40–35 Morehead State Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2022

Quick answer

Valparaiso Beacons defeated Morehead State Eagles 40–35 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Valparaiso Beacons 40, Morehead State Eagles 35.

Game summary

Valparaiso Beacons edged Morehead State Eagles 40–35 in Week 8 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Michael Appel Jr. (Valparaiso) — 245.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +1.19 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Aaron Dawson — 232.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Christian Graves — 5 rec, 115.0 yds.
EPA edge: Valparaiso (+0.204/play) vs Morehead State (+0.031/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Valparaiso Beacons	12	12	12	12	40
Morehead State Eagles	6	6	0	6	35

Scoring Map

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

VALValparaiso Beacons

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 31

MOREMorehead State Eagles

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Morehead State
Q1TD
CHChance Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Chance Harris rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Valparaiso
Q1TD
BCBraden Contreras
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Michael Appel Jr. pass to Braden Contreras for a touchdown (37 yards)
Valparaiso
Q1TD
BCBraden Contreras
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Michael Appel Jr. pass to Braden Contreras for a touchdown (29 yards)
Valparaiso
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Punt return touchdown
Valparaiso
Q2TD
MAMichael Appel Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Michael Appel Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Morehead State
Q2TD
CGChristian Graves
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Grady Cramer pass to Christian Graves for a touchdown (9 yards)
Valparaiso
Q3TD
ADAaron Dawson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Aaron Dawson rushes 45 yards for a touchdown
Valparaiso
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-12
Interception returned for a touchdown
Valparaiso
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
39-12
Field goal good from 26 yards
Morehead State
Q4TD
CGChristian Graves
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-18
Grady Cramer pass to Christian Graves for a touchdown (73 yards)
Valparaiso
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
42-18
Field goal good from 48 yards
Valparaiso
Q4TD
ADAaron Dawson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
48-18
Aaron Dawson rushes 28 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Michael Appel Jr. (Valparaiso) — 245.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.19 EPA/play +21.35 EPA
Grady Cramer (Morehead State) — 325.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +5.97 EPA
Mason Kaplan (Valparaiso) — 1.0 yds · -0.88 EPA/play -1.75 EPA

Rushing

Aaron Dawson (Valparaiso) — 232.0 yds · 2 TD +0.01 EPA
Chance Harris (Morehead State) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
James Louis (Morehead State) — 74.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

Christian Graves (Morehead State) — 5 rec · 115.0 yds +0.72 EPA
Kyle Daly (Morehead State) — 6 rec · 53.0 yds +0.52 EPA
Braden Contreras (Valparaiso) — 5 rec · 116.0 yds +1.97 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Appel Jr.	Valparaiso	18	72.2%	245	2	+1.19	+21.35
Grady Cramer	Morehead State	45	55.6%	325	2	+0.13	+5.97
Mason Kaplan	Valparaiso	2	50.0%	1	0	-0.88	-1.75
Jeffrey Jackson	Valparaiso	10	50.0%	68	0	-0.19	-1.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Valparaiso	Morehead State
Plays	72	70
EPA / play	+0.204	+0.031
Total EPA	+14.72	+2.16
Success rate	43.1%	37.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.340	+0.133
Rush EPA / play	+0.102	-0.152
Yards	613	446

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Morehead State	11	69	+5.62	Rush TD
Q1	Morehead State	6	16	-4.81	Ended
Q1	Valparaiso	4	64	+5.43	Pass TD
Q1	Morehead State	3	8	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Valparaiso	9	73	+5.68	Pass TD
Q1	Morehead State	10	67	-1.15	Ended
Q2	Valparaiso	3	6	-1.41	Touchdown
Q2	Valparaiso	10	71	+5.47	Rush TD
Q2	Morehead State	3	66	+3.50	Ended
Q2	Valparaiso	7	52	+0.26	Ended
Q2	Morehead State	1	9	+2.93	Pass TD
Q2	Morehead State	1	-1	-0.64	Ended
Q3	Valparaiso	5	76	+6.26	Rush TD
Q3	Morehead State	8	62	+1.71	Missed FG
Q3	Valparaiso	2	23	-8.09	Touchdown
Q3	Valparaiso	7	39	-3.85	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Morehead State Eagles · Grady Cramer pass to Christian Graves for a touchdown (73 yards) (+7.48 EPA)
Q3 · Valparaiso Beacons · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.17 EPA)
Q1 · Valparaiso Beacons · Michael Appel Jr. pass to Braden Contreras for a touchdown (29 yards) (+5.84 EPA)
Q2 · Valparaiso Beacons · Punt return touchdown (-5.59 EPA)
Q2 · Morehead State Eagles · James Louis rushes for 63 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.22 EPA)
Q3 · Morehead State Eagles · Grady Cramer pass to Gunnison Bloodgood for 27 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.14 EPA)
Q3 · Valparaiso Beacons · Fumble (-3.73 EPA)
Q3 · Valparaiso Beacons · Aaron Dawson rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Valparaiso Beacons controlled the final (40–35) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Michael Appel Jr. (Valparaiso) — 245.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Valparaiso at 0.204 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Valparaiso Beacons vs Morehead State Eagles?

Valparaiso Beacons 40, Morehead State Eagles 35 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Valparaiso Beacons vs Morehead State Eagles?

Valparaiso Beacons won with a final score of 40–35.

Where can I find the Valparaiso Beacons vs Morehead State Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401421107.

Who led Valparaiso Beacons vs Morehead State Eagles in passing?

Michael Appel Jr. (Valparaiso) led passers with 245.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Valparaiso Beacons at Morehead State Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.