Austin Peay Governors 34–14 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Austin Peay Governors defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 34–14 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Austin Peay Governors 34, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 14.

Game summary

Austin Peay Governors rolled past Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 34–14 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Chris Parson (Austin Peay) — 133.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jekail Middlebrook — 48.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Nahzae Cox — 6 rec, 50.0 yds.
EPA edge: Austin Peay (+0.057/play) vs Middle Tennessee (-0.452/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Austin Peay Governors	12	6	3	9	34
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	6	6	0	14

Scoring Map

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

APSUAustin Peay Governors

OPP EZ

+3OPP 23

OPP EZ

+3OPP 19

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Austin Peay
Q1TD
JRJaden Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Chris Parson pass to Jaden Robinson for a touchdown (22 yards)
Austin Peay
Q1TD
CSCourtland Simmons
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Courtland Simmons rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Austin Peay
Q2TD
JHJackson Head
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Chris Parson pass to Jackson Head for a touchdown (4 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q2TD
NCNahzae Cox
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Nahzae Cox for a touchdown (5 yards)
Austin Peay
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
21-6
Field goal good from 40 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q3TD
NCNahzae Cox
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Nahzae Cox for a touchdown (14 yards)
Austin Peay
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
24-12
Field goal good from 36 yards
Austin Peay
Q4TD
ASAustin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Austin Smith rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Chris Parson (Austin Peay) — 133.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +10.76 EPA
Roman Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) — -12.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -1.15 EPA
Austin Smith (Austin Peay) — 46.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -2.41 EPA

Rushing

Jekail Middlebrook (Middle Tennessee) — 48.0 yds -0.14 EPA
Courtland Simmons (Austin Peay) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
Chris Parson (Austin Peay) — 58.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

Nahzae Cox (Middle Tennessee) — 6 rec · 50.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Jekail Middlebrook (Middle Tennessee) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds -0.51 EPA
Nate Garnett Jr. (Austin Peay) — 2 rec · 50.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chris Parson	Austin Peay	22	50.0%	133	2	+0.49	+10.76
Roman Gagliano	Middle Tennessee	3	33.3%	-12	0	-0.38	-1.15
Austin Smith	Austin Peay	8	37.5%	46	0	-0.30	-2.41
Nicholas Vattiato	Middle Tennessee	39	38.5%	78	2	-0.61	-23.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Austin Peay	Middle Tennessee
Plays	74	59
EPA / play	+0.057	-0.452
Total EPA	+4.24	-26.64
Success rate	40.5%	28.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.278	-0.598
Rush EPA / play	-0.093	-0.088
Yards	358	153

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	5	-2.64	Punt
Q1	Austin Peay	7	63	+5.04	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	5	17	-2.26	Punt
Q1	Austin Peay	3	1	-2.51	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	4	6	-5.82	Ended
Q1	Austin Peay	8	53	+3.74	Rush TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	4	21	-1.38	Punt
Q1	Austin Peay	17	94	+6.51	Pass TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	4	-1.77	Punt
Q2	Austin Peay	3	11	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	6	47	+4.48	Pass TD
Q2	Austin Peay	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Austin Peay	8	37	+0.16	Field goal
Q3	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-2.66	Punt
Q3	Austin Peay	3	8	-1.73	Punt
Q3	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-2.86	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Austin Peay Governors · Chris Parson rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 15) (+4.05 EPA)
Q1 · Austin Peay Governors · Chris Parson pass to Shemar Kirk for 36 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.66 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Nahzae Cox for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.0 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato to Jekail Middlebrook — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.98 EPA)
Q1 · Austin Peay Governors · Chris Parson pass to Jaden Robinson for a touchdown (22 yards) (+2.95 EPA)
Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato to Cam'ron Lacy — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.94 EPA)
Q1 · Austin Peay Governors · Chris Parson pass to Jackson Head for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+2.83 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Nicholas Vattiato pass to Jekail Middlebrook for 9 yards (4th & 4) (+2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

Austin Peay Governors controlled the final (34–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Chris Parson (Austin Peay) — 133.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Austin Peay at 0.057 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 Austin Peay Governors vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Austin Peay Governors 34, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 14 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Austin Peay Governors vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Austin Peay Governors won with a final score of 34–14.

Where can I find the Austin Peay Governors vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757222.

Who led Austin Peay Governors vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in passing?

Chris Parson (Austin Peay) led passers with 133.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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