Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2025 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 42–26 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 26, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	9	12	3	26
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	12	6	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) — 372.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +11.76 EPA
• Rodney Tisdale Jr. (Western Kentucky) — 26.0 yds · 3 TD · +3.42 EPA/play +10.28 EPA
• Roman Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) — 55.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.44 EPA/play +6.89 EPA

Rushing

• La'Vell Wright (Western Kentucky) — 40.0 yds · 2 TD +2.98 EPA
• DJ Taylor (Middle Tennessee) — 34.0 yds · 1 TD +3.40 EPA
• Rodney Tisdale Jr. (Western Kentucky) — 8.0 yds · 1 TD +1.93 EPA

Receiving

• #82 H.Tipton caught at 38 (Middle Tennessee) — 2 rec · 55.0 yds +2.25 EPA
• #2 K.Hutchinson caught at 23 (Western Kentucky) — 2 rec · 38.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• #6 A.Jones caught at 48 (Middle Tennessee) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds -1.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano	Middle Tennessee	43	58.1%	372	0	+0.27	+11.76
Rodney Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	3	100.0%	26	3	+3.42	+10.28
Roman Gagliano	Middle Tennessee	2	100.0%	55	2	+3.44	+6.89
#16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	45	0	+2.70	+2.70
1) No Huddle #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	14	0	+1.22	+1.22
7) No Huddle #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	22	0	+0.88	+0.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Middle Tennessee	Western Kentucky
Plays	71	79
EPA / play	+0.248	+0.277
Total EPA	+17.58	+21.88
Success rate	42.3%	55.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.329	+0.268
Rush EPA / play	+0.089	+0.287
Yards	578	704

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	16	87	+2.59	Rush TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	6	35	-0.16	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	11	-3.22	Punt
Q1	Middle Tennessee	6	31	-2.82	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	49	+3.59	Pass TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	75	+6.72	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	5	31	-0.44	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	7	88	+4.14	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	9	79	+6.13	Pass TD
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	44	-1.87	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	8	-0.59	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	20	+0.03	Ended
Q3	Middle Tennessee	2	60	+5.90	Pass TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	6	75	+5.81	Rush TD
Q3	Middle Tennessee	9	85	+9.01	Rush TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	9	67	+1.81	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · ddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass intercepted (-8.58 EPA)
2. Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano pass to #13 C.Lacy caught at 46 for 68 yards (2nd & 9) (+5.72 EPA)
3. Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Rush (2nd & 7) (+5.34 EPA)
4. Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Roman Gagliano pass to Myles Butler for a touchdown (52 yards) (+4.8 EPA)
5. Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano pass to #5 M.Butler caught at 43 for 17 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.74 EPA)
6. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · La'Vell Wright rushes 37 yards for a touchdown (+4.62 EPA)
7. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano pass to #6 A.Jones caught at 48 for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.93 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Rodney Tisdale Jr. pass to Matthew Henry for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (42–26) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) — 372.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.277 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 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 26, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 42 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 26–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757303.

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

Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) led passers with 372.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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