Colorado State Rams 31–23 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

Colorado State Rams defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31–23 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Colorado State Rams 31, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 23.

Game summary

Colorado State Rams beat Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31–23 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) — 300.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.38 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nicholas Vattiato — 64.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Dallin Holker — 11 rec, 112.0 yds.
EPA edge: Colorado State (+0.238/play) vs Middle Tennessee (+0.100/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado State Rams	9	0	6	6	31
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	9	6	0	12	23

Scoring Map

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

CSUColorado State Rams

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 14

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Colorado State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 32 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q1TD
HWHolden Willis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Holden Willis for a touchdown (49 yards)
Colorado State
Q1TD
DHDallin Holker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Giles Pooler pass to Dallin Holker for a touchdown (24 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 31 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q2TD
NVNicholas Vattiato
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Nicholas Vattiato rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Colorado State
Q3TD
THTory Horton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Tory Horton for a touchdown (7 yards)
Colorado State
Q4TD
THTory Horton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Tory Horton for a touchdown (7 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
EMElijah Metcalf
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Elijah Metcalf for a touchdown (10 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) — 300.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +16.15 EPA
Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 282.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +8.22 EPA
Giles Pooler (Colorado State) — 24.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.67 EPA/play +5.66 EPA

Rushing

Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.63 EPA
Jaiden Credle (Middle Tennessee) — 46.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Frank Peasant (Middle Tennessee) — 44.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

Dallin Holker (Colorado State) — 11 rec · 112.0 yds +1.29 EPA
Elijah Metcalf (Middle Tennessee) — 11 rec · 95.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Tory Horton (Colorado State) — 10 rec · 99.0 yds +1.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi	Colorado State	43	67.4%	300	2	+0.38	+16.15
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	43	67.4%	282	2	+0.19	+8.22
Giles Pooler	Colorado State	1	100.0%	24	1	+5.67	+5.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado State	Middle Tennessee
Plays	62	82
EPA / play	+0.238	+0.100
Total EPA	+14.77	+8.16
Success rate	43.5%	43.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.496	+0.191
Rush EPA / play	-0.391	-0.002
Yards	363	444

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Middle Tennessee	5	17	-1.73	Punt
Q1	Colorado State	12	67	+1.76	Field goal
Q1	Middle Tennessee	6	75	+6.19	Pass TD
Q1	Colorado State	4	13	-2.44	Ended
Q1	Colorado State	1	24	+5.66	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	7	50	+2.33	Field goal
Q1	Colorado State	1	0	-2.10	Interception
Q1	Middle Tennessee	9	38	+0.18	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	3	7	-1.53	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-2.74	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	6	19	-0.64	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	9	35	-1.04	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	5	9	-0.51	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	46	+5.28	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado State	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Colorado State	3	-1	-3.29	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.02 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Giles Pooler pass to Dallin Holker for a touchdown (24 yards) (+5.67 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Justus Ross-Simmons for 47 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.42 EPA)
Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Holden Willis for a touchdown (49 yards) (+3.96 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Kickoff (+3.58 EPA)
Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Holden Willis for 35 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.53 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Tory Horton for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.26 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Dallin Holker for 17 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

Colorado State Rams controlled the final (31–23) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) — 300.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Colorado State at 0.238 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Colorado State Rams vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Colorado State Rams 31, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 23 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Colorado State Rams won with a final score of 31–23.

Where can I find the Colorado State Rams vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520262.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in passing?

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) led passers with 300.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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