Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 23–31 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2023

Quick answer

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 31–23 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 23, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31.

Game summary

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 31–23 in Week 7 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 236.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaiden Credle — 65.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Smoke Harris — 11 rec, 129.0 yds.
EPA edge: Middle Tennessee (+0.143/play) vs Louisiana Tech (+0.114/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	6	3	6	6	23
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	9	6	6	6	31

Scoring Map

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

LTLouisiana Tech Bulldogs

+3OPP 9

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Middle Tennessee
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 26 yards
Louisiana Tech
Q1TD
KMKyle Maxwell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Jack Turner pass to Kyle Maxwell for a touchdown (19 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q1TD
EMElijah Metcalf
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Elijah Metcalf for a touchdown (27 yards)
Louisiana Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 23 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q2TD
NVNicholas Vattiato
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Nicholas Vattiato rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q3TD
JCJaiden Credle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Jaiden Credle rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q3TD
DWDakota Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Dakota Williams rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
HWHolden Willis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Holden Willis for a touchdown (60 yards)
Louisiana Tech
Q4TD
CTCharvis Thornton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Hank Bachmeier pass to Charvis Thornton for a touchdown (10 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 236.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +8.32 EPA
Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) — 163.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +8.13 EPA
Jack Turner (Louisiana Tech) — 162.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.48 EPA

Rushing

Jaiden Credle (Middle Tennessee) — 65.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
Tyre Shelton (Louisiana Tech) — 39.0 yds +0.02 EPA
Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA

Receiving

Smoke Harris (Louisiana Tech) — 11 rec · 129.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Cyrus Allen (Louisiana Tech) — 7 rec · 103.0 yds +1.21 EPA
Zack Dobson (Middle Tennessee) — 6 rec · 35.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	32	68.8%	236	2	+0.26	+8.32
Hank Bachmeier	Louisiana Tech	26	61.5%	163	1	+0.31	+8.13
Jack Turner	Louisiana Tech	23	60.9%	162	1	+0.02	+0.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Louisiana Tech	Middle Tennessee
Plays	73	66
EPA / play	+0.114	+0.143
Total EPA	+8.31	+9.47
Success rate	43.8%	45.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.176	+0.260
Rush EPA / play	-0.013	+0.034
Yards	419	361

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Middle Tennessee	6	21	-1.70	Punt
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	-3	-2.85	Ended
Q1	Middle Tennessee	8	53	+0.95	Field goal
Q1	Louisiana Tech	6	72	+5.84	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	11	75	+6.03	Pass TD
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	8	-1.72	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	3	9	-1.22	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	11	57	-0.22	Field goal
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	7	-1.88	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	5	15	+0.05	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	28	+2.18	Rush TD
Q2	Louisiana Tech	3	5	-0.67	Ended
Q3	Louisiana Tech	7	75	-0.19	Interception
Q3	Middle Tennessee	11	65	+3.33	Rush TD
Q3	Louisiana Tech	11	60	+5.04	Rush TD
Q3	Middle Tennessee	6	75	+5.31	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Holden Willis for a touchdown (60 yards) (+5.57 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Jack Turner pass intercepted (-5.21 EPA)
Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Hank Bachmeier pass to Charvis Thornton for a touchdown (10 yards) (+5.0 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Dakota Williams rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+4.58 EPA)
Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Penalty (4th & 13) (+4.04 EPA)
Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Elijah Metcalf for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.24 EPA)
Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Hank Bachmeier pass to Cyrus Allen for 16 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.15 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Hank Bachmeier pass to Marlion Jackson for 10 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders controlled the final (31–23) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 236.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Middle Tennessee at 0.143 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 23, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won with a final score of 23–31.

Where can I find the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520313.

Who led Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in passing?

Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) led passers with 236.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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