Morehead State Eagles 24–21 Valparaiso Beacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2023

Quick answer

Morehead State Eagles defeated Valparaiso Beacons 24–21 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Morehead State Eagles 24, Valparaiso Beacons 21.

Game summary

Morehead State Eagles edged Valparaiso Beacons 24–21 in Week 7 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Evan Matthes (Valparaiso) — 35.0 pass yds, +4.57 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ryan Mann — 97.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Ryan Upp — 8 rec, 184.0 yds.
EPA edge: Valparaiso (+0.006/play) vs Morehead State (-0.023/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Morehead State Eagles	6	0	0	15	24
Valparaiso Beacons	6	6	0	6	21

Scoring Map

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

MOREMorehead State Eagles

+3OPP 11

VALValparaiso Beacons

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Morehead State
Q1TD
CCCarter Cravens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Carter Cravens rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Valparaiso
Q1TD
RMRyan Mann
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jeffrey Jackson pass to Ryan Mann for a touchdown (21 yards)
Valparaiso
Q2TD
RMRyan Mann
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Ryan Mann rushes 23 yards for a touchdown
Morehead State
Q4TD
RURyan Upp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Carter Cravens pass to Ryan Upp for a touchdown (46 yards)
Valparaiso
Q4TD
JVJake Vickers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jeffrey Jackson pass to Jake Vickers for a touchdown (6 yards)
Morehead State
Q4TD
RURyan Upp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Carter Cravens pass to Ryan Upp for a touchdown (80 yards)
Morehead State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 28 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Evan Matthes (Valparaiso) — 35.0 yds · +4.57 EPA/play +4.57 EPA
Carter Cravens (Morehead State) — 396.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.88 EPA
Jeffrey Jackson (Valparaiso) — 192.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.25 EPA

Rushing

Ryan Mann (Valparaiso) — 97.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA
Chance Harris (Morehead State) — 17.0 yds -0.45 EPA
Jeffrey Jackson (Valparaiso) — 29.0 yds -0.58 EPA

Receiving

Ryan Upp (Morehead State) — 8 rec · 184.0 yds +0.99 EPA
Solomon Davis (Valparaiso) — 7 rec · 94.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Kyle Daly (Morehead State) — 5 rec · 83.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Evan Matthes	Valparaiso	1	100.0%	35	0	+4.57	+4.57
Carter Cravens	Morehead State	40	57.5%	396	2	+0.07	+2.88
Jeffrey Jackson	Valparaiso	31	58.1%	192	2	+0.07	+2.25
TEAM	Valparaiso	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.40	-0.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Morehead State	Valparaiso
Plays	62	69
EPA / play	-0.023	+0.006
Total EPA	-1.41	+0.44
Success rate	38.7%	37.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.072	+0.195
Rush EPA / play	-0.195	-0.166
Yards	462	393

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Morehead State	3	0	-3.64	Punt
Q1	Valparaiso	3	5	-2.68	Punt
Q1	Morehead State	8	43	-2.54	Ended
Q1	Valparaiso	3	7	-2.13	Punt
Q1	Morehead State	6	71	+6.03	Rush TD
Q1	Valparaiso	7	75	+6.32	Pass TD
Q1	Morehead State	3	2	-5.16	Interception
Q1	Valparaiso	6	19	-2.03	Punt
Q2	Morehead State	3	-8	-3.74	Punt
Q2	Valparaiso	8	53	+1.99	Rush TD
Q2	Morehead State	9	27	-4.65	Ended
Q2	Valparaiso	3	0	-2.10	Punt
Q2	Morehead State	3	8	-0.72	Punt
Q2	Valparaiso	9	50	+1.25	Missed FG
Q2	Morehead State	1	-1	-0.51	Ended
Q3	Valparaiso	3	-12	-4.57	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Morehead State Eagles · Carter Cravens pass to Ryan Upp for a touchdown (80 yards) (+6.66 EPA)
Q4 · Valparaiso Beacons · Evan Matthes pass to Colin Graves for 35 yards (4th & 7) (+4.57 EPA)
Q4 · Morehead State Eagles · Carter Cravens pass to Ryan Upp for a touchdown (46 yards) (+4.39 EPA)
Q4 · Valparaiso Beacons · Jeffrey Jackson pass to Jake Vickers for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.88 EPA)
Q1 · Morehead State Eagles · Carter Cravens pass intercepted (-3.58 EPA)
Q3 · Morehead State Eagles · Carter Cravens pass to Kyle Daly for 17 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.57 EPA)
Q1 · Valparaiso Beacons · Fumble (-3.27 EPA)
Q2 · Valparaiso Beacons · Ryan Mann rushes 23 yards for a touchdown (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

Morehead State Eagles controlled the final (24–21) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Evan Matthes (Valparaiso) — 35.0 yds.
EPA edge: Valparaiso at 0.006 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 Morehead State Eagles vs Valparaiso Beacons?

Morehead State Eagles 24, Valparaiso Beacons 21 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Morehead State Eagles vs Valparaiso Beacons?

Morehead State Eagles won with a final score of 24–21.

Where can I find the Morehead State Eagles vs Valparaiso Beacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540458.

Who led Morehead State Eagles vs Valparaiso Beacons in passing?

Evan Matthes (Valparaiso) led passers with 35.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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