Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 19–23 Missouri Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Missouri Tigers defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 23–19 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 19, Missouri Tigers 23.

Game summary

Missouri Tigers edged Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 23–19 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Brady Cook (Missouri) — 168.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.28 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cody Schrader — 78.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Luther Burden III — 8 rec, 117.0 yds.
EPA edge: Missouri (+0.071/play) vs Middle Tennessee (-0.001/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	6	3	6	19
Missouri Tigers	3	6	6	8	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 21

MIZMissouri Tigers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Missouri
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 38 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q2TD
KNKalani Norris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Kalani Norris for a touchdown (3 yards)
Missouri
Q2TD
BCBrady Cook
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Brady Cook rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 25 yards
Missouri
Q3TD
TWTheo Wease Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Brady Cook pass to Theo Wease Jr. for a touchdown (5 yards)
Missouri
Q4TD
NPNathaniel Peat
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Brady Cook pass to Nathaniel Peat for a touchdown (49 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
JOJustin Olson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Justin Olson for a touchdown (13 yards)
Missouri
Q4Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
15-23
Safety

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brady Cook (Missouri) — 168.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +6.24 EPA
Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 193.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.31 EPA

Rushing

Cody Schrader (Missouri) — 78.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Frank Peasant (Middle Tennessee) — 35.0 yds -0.42 EPA
Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 70.0 yds +0.67 EPA

Receiving

Luther Burden III (Missouri) — 8 rec · 117.0 yds +1.25 EPA
Elijah Metcalf (Middle Tennessee) — 5 rec · 70.0 yds +1.10 EPA
Justin Olson (Middle Tennessee) — 4 rec · 51.0 yds +3.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brady Cook	Missouri	22	59.1%	168	2	+0.28	+6.24
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	40	55.0%	193	2	+0.03	+1.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Middle Tennessee	Missouri
Plays	65	62
EPA / play	-0.001	+0.071
Total EPA	-0.05	+4.38
Success rate	32.3%	46.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.033	+0.284
Rush EPA / play	-0.054	-0.047
Yards	300	323

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Missouri	5	8	-2.94	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-3.05	Punt
Q1	Missouri	3	7	-2.57	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	0	-2.96	Punt
Q1	Missouri	7	49	-0.00	Field goal
Q1	Middle Tennessee	4	12	-2.85	Punt
Q1	Missouri	5	21	-0.85	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	14	86	+6.93	Pass TD
Q2	Missouri	15	53	+2.32	Rush TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Middle Tennessee	12	68	+3.37	Field goal
Q3	Missouri	7	70	+5.05	Pass TD
Q3	Middle Tennessee	7	13	-3.56	Punt
Q3	Missouri	7	82	+6.25	Pass TD
Q4	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-2.57	Punt
Q4	Missouri	5	22	-0.79	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Justin Olson for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.83 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Elijah Metcalf for 37 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.0 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Justin Olson for 14 yards (4th & 7) (+3.88 EPA)
Q4 · Missouri Tigers · Brady Cook pass to Nathaniel Peat for a touchdown (49 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Jaiden Credle for 17 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.25 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Punt (-3.2 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Justin Olson for 14 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.2 EPA)
Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato rushes for 13 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

Missouri Tigers controlled the final (23–19) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Brady Cook (Missouri) — 168.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Missouri at 0.071 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Missouri Tigers?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 19, Missouri Tigers 23 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Missouri Tigers?

Missouri Tigers won with a final score of 19–23.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Missouri Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520206.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Missouri Tigers in passing?

Brady Cook (Missouri) led passers with 168.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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