UTEP Miners vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated UTEP Miners 34–30 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: UTEP Miners 30, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	6	6	3	6	30
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	12	15	6	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cade McConnell (UTEP) — 351.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +15.03 EPA
• Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 277.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.27 EPA/play -10.00 EPA

Rushing

• Deion Hankins (UTEP) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
• Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 97.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Frank Peasant (Middle Tennessee) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Kelly Akharaiyi (UTEP) — 6 rec · 138.0 yds +2.64 EPA
• Holden Willis (Middle Tennessee) — 6 rec · 105.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Emari White (UTEP) — 5 rec · 36.0 yds +1.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade McConnell	UTEP	44	54.5%	351	2	+0.34	+15.03
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	37	45.9%	277	3	-0.27	-10.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	Middle Tennessee
Plays	72	69
EPA / play	-0.065	-0.031
Total EPA	-4.71	-2.14
Success rate	36.1%	34.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.342	-0.270
Rush EPA / play	-0.705	+0.246
Yards	453	471

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UTEP	7	23	-3.98	Fumble
Q1	Middle Tennessee	5	48	+3.85	Rush TD
Q1	UTEP	11	75	+6.45	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	2	74	+5.73	Pass TD
Q1	UTEP	4	40	-0.42	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	7	-1.32	Touchdown
Q2	Middle Tennessee	10	61	+4.58	Pass TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	13	-1.74	Field goal
Q2	UTEP	3	1	-2.42	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-1.74	Punt
Q2	UTEP	9	64	+4.79	Rush TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	7	42	-0.81	Ended
Q3	Middle Tennessee	2	-1	-5.31	Fumble
Q3	UTEP	5	23	-1.39	Field goal
Q3	Middle Tennessee	5	75	+6.06	Pass TD
Q3	UTEP	8	19	-1.89	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for a touchdown (80 yards) (+7.99 EPA)
2. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Fumble (-6.2 EPA)
3. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Fumble (-6.09 EPA)
4. Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Punt return touchdown (-5.47 EPA)
5. Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Zack Dobson for a touchdown (56 yards) (+5.25 EPA)
6. Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted (-5.18 EPA)
7. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Holden Willis for a touchdown (62 yards) (+4.71 EPA)
8. Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Fumble (-4.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders controlled the final (34–30) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Cade McConnell (UTEP) — 351.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Middle Tennessee at -0.031 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 UTEP Miners vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

UTEP Miners 30, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 34 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won with a final score of 30–34.

Where can I find the UTEP Miners vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520411.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in passing?

Cade McConnell (UTEP) led passers with 351.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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