Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 20–23 Sam Houston Bearkats: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2023

Quick answer

Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 23–20 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 20, Sam Houston Bearkats 23.

Game summary

Sam Houston Bearkats edged Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 23–20 in Week 13 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Holden Willis (Middle Tennessee) — 23.0 pass yds, +1.15 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: John Gentry — 67.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Simeon Evans — 11 rec, 110.0 yds.
EPA edge: Sam Houston (-0.183/play) vs Middle Tennessee (-0.221/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	9	0	9	6	20
Sam Houston Bearkats	3	6	0	6	23

Scoring Map

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

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 34

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 14

OPP EZ

SHSUSam Houston Bearkats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Middle Tennessee
Q1TD
FPFrank Peasant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Frank Peasant rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Sam Houston
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 26 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
9-3
Field goal good from 32 yards
Sam Houston
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 51 yards
Sam Houston
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 26 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 31 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q3TD
NVNicholas Vattiato
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Nicholas Vattiato — Interception returned for a touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
DRDJ Riles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
DJ Riles rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Sam Houston
Q4TD
JGJohn Gentry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
John Gentry rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Holden Willis (Middle Tennessee) — 23.0 yds · +1.15 EPA/play +1.15 EPA
DJ Riles (Middle Tennessee) — 12.0 yds · +0.74 EPA/play +0.74 EPA
Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 1.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -0.45 EPA

Rushing

John Gentry (Sam Houston) — 67.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
Frank Peasant (Middle Tennessee) — 29.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 24.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Receiving

Simeon Evans (Sam Houston) — 11 rec · 110.0 yds +0.87 EPA
Javonte Sherman (Middle Tennessee) — 7 rec · 32.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Thomas Jewett (Sam Houston) — 6 rec · 18.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Holden Willis	Middle Tennessee	1	100.0%	23	+1.15	+1.15
DJ Riles	Middle Tennessee	1	100.0%	12	+0.74	+0.74
Noah Smith	Sam Houston	1	100.0%	1	-0.45	-0.45
Keegan Shoemaker	Sam Houston	49	63.3%	228	-0.17	-8.34
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	40	70.0%	289	-0.41	-16.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Middle Tennessee	Sam Houston
Plays	66	77
EPA / play	-0.221	-0.183
Total EPA	-14.57	-14.06
Success rate	48.5%	32.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.349	-0.176
Rush EPA / play	+0.003	-0.195
Yards	411	315

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Middle Tennessee	10	57	+4.35	Rush TD
Q1	Sam Houston	12	62	+1.72	Field goal
Q1	Middle Tennessee	9	70	+2.78	Field goal
Q1	Sam Houston	8	19	-3.03	Field goal
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	-5	-3.30	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	3	-2	-3.29	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	25	-3.47	Interception
Q2	Sam Houston	8	34	-1.38	Field goal
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	8	-0.61	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	6	15	-0.58	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-0.44	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	1	19	0.00	Ended
Q3	Sam Houston	6	51	-5.98	Interception
Q3	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-2.51	Field goal
Q3	Sam Houston	3	14	-0.64	Punt
Q3	Middle Tennessee	3	35	-8.00	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass intercepted (-6.85 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.73 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted (-6.29 EPA)
Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted (-4.14 EPA)
Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Field goal good from 51 yards (+3.17 EPA)
Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Zack Dobson for 43 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.13 EPA)
Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Simeon Evans for 16 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.94 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato sacked for a loss of 4 yards (3rd & 2) (-2.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

Sam Houston Bearkats controlled the final (23–20) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Holden Willis (Middle Tennessee) — 23.0 yds.
EPA edge: Sam Houston at -0.183 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 Sam Houston Bearkats?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 20, Sam Houston Bearkats 23 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Sam Houston Bearkats won with a final score of 20–23.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Sam Houston Bearkats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520440.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

Holden Willis (Middle Tennessee) led passers with 23.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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