Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49–21 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 49–21 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 21.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers dominated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 49–21 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 396.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.95 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Elijah Young — 27.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Omari Kelly — 9 rec, 239.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.432/play) vs Middle Tennessee (+0.299/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	6	18	6	49
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	0	12	6	21

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
RHRiver Helms
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Caden Veltkamp pass to River Helms for a touchdown (4 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
KJKisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Caden Veltkamp pass to Kisean Johnson for a touchdown (6 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
EMEaston Messer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Caden Veltkamp pass to Easton Messer for a touchdown (10 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
KHK.D. Hutchinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-0
Caden Veltkamp pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (72 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q3TD
OKOmari Kelly
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Omari Kelly for a touchdown (37 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
CVCaden Veltkamp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-6
Caden Veltkamp rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q3TD
OKOmari Kelly
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Omari Kelly for a touchdown (71 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
KJKisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-12
Dalvin Smith pass to Kisean Johnson for a touchdown (36 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
TBTrevor Borland
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-12
Caden Veltkamp pass to Trevor Borland for a touchdown (3 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
OKOmari Kelly
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-18
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Omari Kelly for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 396.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.95 EPA/play +29.43 EPA
Nicholas Vattiato (Middle Tennessee) — 443.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.64 EPA/play +21.79 EPA
TJ Finley (Western Kentucky) — 37.0 yds · +0.45 EPA/play +2.68 EPA

Rushing

Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 27.0 yds -0.29 EPA
Jaiden Credle (Middle Tennessee) — 19.0 yds -0.76 EPA
L.T. Sanders (Western Kentucky) — 54.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

Omari Kelly (Middle Tennessee) — 9 rec · 239.0 yds +2.92 EPA
Kisean Johnson (Western Kentucky) — 8 rec · 129.0 yds +1.09 EPA
Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 73.0 yds +1.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caden Veltkamp	Western Kentucky	31	87.1%	396	5	+0.95	+29.43
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	34	70.6%	443	3	+0.64	+21.79
TJ Finley	Western Kentucky	6	50.0%	37	0	+0.45	+2.68
Dalvin Smith	Western Kentucky	2	50.0%	36	1	+0.89	+1.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Middle Tennessee
Plays	71	53
EPA / play	+0.432	+0.299
Total EPA	+30.66	+15.85
Success rate	62.0%	49.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.869	+0.641
Rush EPA / play	-0.101	-0.313
Yards	617	511

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Middle Tennessee	9	64	+0.13	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	12	60	+4.70	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	-3	-3.47	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	65	+4.56	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	7	74	-0.39	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	10	62	-1.41	Ended
Q2	Middle Tennessee	8	55	-1.38	Interception
Q2	Western Kentucky	11	94	+6.62	Pass TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	2	49	-1.38	Ended
Q3	Western Kentucky	2	69	+4.39	Pass TD
Q3	Middle Tennessee	7	82	+8.66	Pass TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	7	67	+4.11	Rush TD
Q3	Middle Tennessee	1	71	+7.39	Pass TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	6	90	+6.49	Pass TD
Q3	Middle Tennessee	10	45	-1.67	Ended
Q4	Western Kentucky	7	64	+3.59	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Omari Kelly for a touchdown (71 yards) (+7.39 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (72 yards) (+5.64 EPA)
Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Omari Kelly for 54 yards (2nd & 7) (+5.12 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Rush (2nd & 2) (-4.92 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Omari Kelly for a touchdown (37 yards) (+4.83 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Dalvin Smith for 37 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.17 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (+4.03 EPA)
Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Jaiden Credle rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (49–21) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 396.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.432 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 21 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 49–21.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641024.

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

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) led passers with 396.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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