Murray State Racers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated Murray State Racers 35–14 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Murray State Racers 14, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Murray State Racers	0	6	0	6	14
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	12	6	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 291.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +11.30 EPA
• DJ Williams (Murray State) — 177.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.34 EPA/play -11.54 EPA

Rushing

• Cortezz Jones (Murray State) — 136.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Jaiden Credle (Middle Tennessee) — 132.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
• Kywon Morgan (Murray State) — 33.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Cole Rusk (Murray State) — 6 rec · 83.0 yds +1.24 EPA
• Javonte Sherman (Middle Tennessee) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Zack Dobson (Middle Tennessee) — 4 rec · 24.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	33	84.8%	291	2	+0.34	+11.30
DJ Williams	Murray State	34	58.8%	177	1	-0.34	-11.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Murray State	Middle Tennessee
Plays	70	59
EPA / play	-0.267	+0.228
Total EPA	-18.72	+13.47
Success rate	32.9%	40.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.340	+0.342
Rush EPA / play	-0.199	+0.083
Yards	401	508

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Middle Tennessee	7	75	+6.01	Pass TD
Q1	Murray State	2	15	-3.19	Fumble
Q1	Middle Tennessee	2	10	-1.49	Missed FG
Q1	Murray State	6	12	-2.39	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	1	71	+5.10	Rush TD
Q1	Murray State	3	-8	-3.60	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	2	-2.58	Punt
Q1	Murray State	3	3	-3.19	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	7	73	+4.80	Rush TD
Q2	Murray State	4	69	+6.49	Pass TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	8	-1.53	Punt
Q2	Murray State	9	63	-5.00	Ended
Q2	Middle Tennessee	4	56	-0.91	Interception
Q2	Murray State	3	9	-0.23	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	23	-0.33	Punt
Q2	Murray State	1	-1	-0.48	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Murray State Racers · Fumble (-7.66 EPA)
2. Q3 · Murray State Racers · Nick Walker rushes for 30 yards (4th & 10) (+5.11 EPA)
3. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Jaiden Credle rushes 71 yards for a touchdown (+5.1 EPA)
4. Q2 · Murray State Racers · Cortezz Jones rushes for 55 yards (2nd & 12) (+4.87 EPA)
5. Q3 · Murray State Racers · Fumble (-4.46 EPA)
6. Q4 · Murray State Racers · Penalty (4th & 3) (+4.02 EPA)
7. Q2 · Murray State Racers · DJ Williams pass to Cole Rusk for 44 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.77 EPA)
8. Q2 · Murray State Racers · Fumble (-3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders controlled the final (35–14) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 291.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Middle Tennessee at 0.228 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 Murray State Racers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Murray State Racers 14, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 35 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Murray State Racers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won with a final score of 14–35.

Where can I find the Murray State Racers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520234.

Who led Murray State Racers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in passing?

Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) led passers with 291.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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