Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 10–31 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31–10 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 10, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rolled past Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31–10 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 289.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.06 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Frank Peasant — 76.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Malachi Corley — 8 rec, 71.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.085/play) vs Middle Tennessee (-0.217/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	3	6	0	10
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	9	12	0	6	31

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 28

+3OPP 6

OPP EZ

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
DEDavion Ervin-Poindexter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Austin Reed pass to Davion Ervin-Poindexter for a touchdown (18 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 45 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 23 yards
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
EMEaston Messer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
Austin Reed pass to Easton Messer for a touchdown (8 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
ARAustin Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-21
Austin Reed rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q3TD
FPFrank Peasant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Frank Peasant rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
EYElijah Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Elijah Young rushes 14 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 289.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +3.26 EPA
Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 256.0 yds · -0.27 EPA/play -12.48 EPA

Rushing

Frank Peasant (Middle Tennessee) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
L.T. Sanders (Western Kentucky) — 83.0 yds -0.13 EPA
Jaiden Credle (Middle Tennessee) — 39.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Receiving

Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 8 rec · 71.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Elijah Metcalf (Middle Tennessee) — 5 rec · 51.0 yds -0.03 EPA
Justin Olson (Middle Tennessee) — 6 rec · 76.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	52	57.7%	289	2	+0.06	+3.26
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	46	56.5%	256	0	-0.27	-12.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Middle Tennessee	Western Kentucky
Plays	73	80
EPA / play	-0.217	+0.085
Total EPA	-15.82	+6.80
Success rate	41.1%	45.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.271	+0.063
Rush EPA / play	-0.124	+0.127
Yards	389	452

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	7	29	+0.10	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	8	-0.98	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	6	-2.71	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	1	-2.68	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	49	+3.84	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	0	-3.22	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	9	42	-1.82	Field goal
Q1	Middle Tennessee	5	28	-0.35	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	1	-2.69	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	7	50	-0.28	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	13	81	+6.62	Pass TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	6	20	-0.43	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	8	20	-0.86	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	2	8	-2.97	Fumble
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	30	+4.61	Rush TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	1	23	0.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted (-6.02 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Justin Olson for 28 yards (4th & 7) (+4.26 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass intercepted (-4.04 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Elijah Metcalf for 6 yards (4th & 4) (+3.92 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Frank Peasant rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+3.78 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Davion Ervin-Poindexter for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.73 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted (-3.62 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Craig Burt Jr. for 16 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (31–10) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 289.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.085 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 10, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 10–31.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520277.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 289.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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