North Dakota Fighting Hawks 45–31 Murray State Racers: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2023

Quick answer

North Dakota Fighting Hawks defeated Murray State Racers 45–31 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: North Dakota Fighting Hawks 45, Murray State Racers 31.

Game summary

North Dakota Fighting Hawks rolled past Murray State Racers 45–31 in Week 10 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) — 273.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.92 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Isaiah Smith — 153.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Michael Fox — 7 rec, 87.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota (+0.466/play) vs Murray State (+0.145/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota Fighting Hawks	9	12	6	12	45
Murray State Racers	0	9	6	12	31

Scoring Map

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

UNDNorth Dakota Fighting Hawks

+3

+3OPP 11

MURMurray State Racers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Dakota
Q1TD
JWJack Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Tommy Schuster pass to Jack Wright for a touchdown (11 yards)
North Dakota
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 20 yards
North Dakota
Q2TD
NKNick Kupfer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
Tommy Schuster pass to Nick Kupfer for a touchdown (22 yards)
Murray State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
15-3
Field goal good from 28 yards
North Dakota
Q2TD
WEWesley Eliodor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-3
Tommy Schuster pass to Wesley Eliodor for a touchdown (47 yards)
Murray State
Q2TD
TSTaylor Shields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
DJ Williams pass to Taylor Shields for a touchdown (6 yards)
North Dakota
Q3TD
NKNick Kupfer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-9
Tommy Schuster pass to Nick Kupfer for a touchdown (24 yards)
Murray State
Q3TD
JNJawaun Northington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
Jawaun Northington rushes 24 yards for a touchdown
Murray State
Q4TD
CRCole Rusk
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
DJ Williams pass to Cole Rusk for a touchdown (19 yards)
North Dakota
Q4TD
JNJaden Norby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-21
Tommy Schuster pass to Jaden Norby for a touchdown (19 yards)
Murray State
Q4TD
CRCole Rusk
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-27
DJ Williams pass to Cole Rusk for a touchdown (10 yards)
North Dakota
Q4TD
ISIsaiah Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-27
Isaiah Smith rushes 21 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) — 273.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.92 EPA/play +21.97 EPA
DJ Williams (Murray State) — 206.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +2.91 EPA

Rushing

Isaiah Smith (North Dakota) — 153.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
Jawaun Northington (Murray State) — 89.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
DJ Williams (Murray State) — 74.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Receiving

Michael Fox (Murray State) — 7 rec · 87.0 yds +0.97 EPA
Bo Belquist (North Dakota) — 6 rec · 84.0 yds +1.27 EPA
Jacob Bell (Murray State) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Schuster	North Dakota	24	75.0%	273	5	+0.92	+21.97
DJ Williams	Murray State	38	50.0%	206	3	+0.08	+2.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota	Murray State
Plays	60	65
EPA / play	+0.466	+0.145
Total EPA	+27.94	+9.41
Success rate	61.7%	44.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.916	+0.077
Rush EPA / play	+0.166	+0.241
Yards	510	379

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota	9	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Murray State	5	28	-0.99	Punt
Q1	North Dakota	13	78	+2.49	Field goal
Q1	Murray State	3	1	-3.00	Punt
Q2	North Dakota	7	61	+4.11	Pass TD
Q2	Murray State	9	50	+0.17	Field goal
Q2	North Dakota	3	75	+5.52	Pass TD
Q2	Murray State	10	75	+6.86	Pass TD
Q2	North Dakota	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Murray State	3	6	-2.36	Punt
Q3	North Dakota	5	69	+4.73	Pass TD
Q3	Murray State	9	60	+2.29	Rush TD
Q3	North Dakota	6	13	-2.25	Punt
Q3	Murray State	6	84	+7.51	Pass TD
Q4	North Dakota	7	75	+5.35	Pass TD
Q4	Murray State	11	75	+6.54	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Murray State Racers · Penalty (4th & 24) (+5.15 EPA)
Q4 · Murray State Racers · DJ Williams pass to Cole Rusk for a touchdown (10 yards) (+5.11 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Wesley Eliodor for a touchdown (47 yards) (+4.22 EPA)
Q1 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Jack Wright for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.51 EPA)
Q3 · Murray State Racers · DJ Williams sacked for a loss of 14 yards (3rd & 10) (-3.22 EPA)
Q3 · Murray State Racers · Jawaun Northington rushes 24 yards for a touchdown (+3.17 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Tommy Schuster pass to Jaden Norby for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.15 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Isaiah Smith rushes 21 yards for a touchdown (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota Fighting Hawks controlled the final (45–31) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) — 273.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: North Dakota at 0.466 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 North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Murray State Racers?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 45, Murray State Racers 31 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Murray State Racers?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks won with a final score of 45–31.

Where can I find the North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Murray State Racers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540367.

Who led North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Murray State Racers in passing?

Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) led passers with 273.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Murray State Racers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.