Murray State Racers 17–45 East Tennessee State Buccaneers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

East Tennessee State Buccaneers defeated Murray State Racers 45–17 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Murray State Racers 17, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 45.

Game summary

East Tennessee State Buccaneers dominated Murray State Racers 45–17 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Cade McNamara (East Tennessee State) — 162.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Devontae Houston — 128.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Darius Cannon — 11 rec, 90.0 yds.
EPA edge: East Tennessee State (+0.176/play) vs Murray State (-0.167/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Murray State Racers	0	3	12	0	17
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	12	9	12	6	45

Scoring Map

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

MURMurray State Racers

+3

+3OPP 16

ETSUEast Tennessee State Buccaneers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

East Tennessee State
Q1TD
KEKhalil Eichelberger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Khalil Eichelberger rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q1TD
DHDevontae Houston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Devontae Houston rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Murray State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 22 yards
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
JHJeremiah Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Cade McNamara pass to Jeremiah Harrison for a touchdown (26 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
3-21
Field goal good from 33 yards
Murray State
Q3TD
JNJawaun Northington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Jawaun Northington rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Murray State
Q3TD
BKBrooks Kleinpeter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Jim Ogle pass to Brooks Kleinpeter for a touchdown (15 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
DHDevontae Houston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Devontae Houston rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
KEKhalil Eichelberger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Khalil Eichelberger rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q4TD
DRD'Marius Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-39
D'Marius Rucker rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cade McNamara (East Tennessee State) — 162.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.71 EPA
Jim Ogle (Murray State) — 201.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.75 EPA
Jacolby Criswell (East Tennessee State) — 21.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -6.71 EPA

Rushing

Devontae Houston (East Tennessee State) — 128.0 yds · 2 TD +0.67 EPA
Jawaun Northington (Murray State) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.45 EPA
D'Marius Rucker (East Tennessee State) — 65.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

Darius Cannon (Murray State) — 11 rec · 90.0 yds +0.33 EPA
Jeremiah Harrison (East Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 56.0 yds +0.89 EPA
Ephraim Floyd (East Tennessee State) — 4 rec · 35.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade McNamara	East Tennessee State	17	70.6%	162	1	+0.04	+0.71
Jim Ogle	Murray State	39	56.4%	201	1	-0.02	-0.75
Jacolby Criswell	East Tennessee State	9	55.6%	21	0	-0.74	-6.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Murray State	East Tennessee State
Plays	63	83
EPA / play	-0.167	+0.176
Total EPA	-10.55	+14.60
Success rate	31.7%	57.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.019	-0.230
Rush EPA / play	-0.408	+0.361
Yards	265	588

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Tennessee State	8	42	-0.07	Missed FG
Q1	Murray State	5	15	-4.28	Interception
Q1	East Tennessee State	5	40	-3.65	Interception
Q1	Murray State	5	19	-1.29	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	6	60	+4.62	Rush TD
Q1	Murray State	3	5	-1.94	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	5	67	+4.72	Rush TD
Q1	Murray State	7	61	+1.66	Field goal
Q2	East Tennessee State	6	70	+4.58	Pass TD
Q2	Murray State	9	36	-0.67	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	15	64	+0.32	Field goal
Q2	Murray State	2	11	-0.50	Ended
Q3	Murray State	6	50	+4.04	Rush TD
Q3	East Tennessee State	5	10	-5.16	Fumble
Q3	Murray State	4	20	+2.82	Pass TD
Q3	East Tennessee State	3	75	+5.53	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble (-6.9 EPA)
Q3 · Murray State Racers · Jim Ogle pass to Brooks Kleinpeter for a touchdown (15 yards) (+5.48 EPA)
Q1 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Cade McNamara pass intercepted (-4.93 EPA)
Q1 · Murray State Racers · Jim Ogle pass intercepted (-4.62 EPA)
Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Khalil Eichelberger rushes for 6 yards (4th & 4) (+3.86 EPA)
Q2 · Murray State Racers · Jim Ogle pass to Darius Cannon for 9 yards (4th & 7) (+3.82 EPA)
Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Rush (1st & 10) (-3.39 EPA)
Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Devontae Houston rushes for 51 yards (1st & 10) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

East Tennessee State Buccaneers controlled the final (45–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Cade McNamara (East Tennessee State) — 162.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: East Tennessee State at 0.176 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Murray State Racers vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

Murray State Racers 17, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 45 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Murray State Racers vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers won with a final score of 17–45.

Where can I find the Murray State Racers vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767454.

Who led Murray State Racers vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers in passing?

Cade McNamara (East Tennessee State) led passers with 162.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Murray State Racers at East Tennessee State Buccaneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.