Sam Houston Bearkats 17–31 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2025

Quick answer

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 31–17 in Week 13, 2025. Final score: Sam Houston Bearkats 17, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31.

Game summary

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders rolled past Sam Houston Bearkats 31–17 in Week 13 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: #16 R.Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) — 77.0 pass yds, +0.85 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #5 M.Butler caught at 48 — 2 rec, 18.0 yds.
EPA edge: Middle Tennessee (+0.195/play) vs Sam Houston (-0.072/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sam Houston Bearkats	9	0	0	12	17
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	9	6	12	31

Scoring Map

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

SHSUSam Houston Bearkats

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 10

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Sam Houston
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 38 yards
Sam Houston
Q1TD
#C#2 C.Reed caught at 12
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
#2 C.Reed caught at 12 catch for a touchdown (54 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Rushing touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 27 yards
Middle Tennessee
Q3TD
#J#9 J.Middlebrook caught at 05
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
#9 J.Middlebrook caught at 05 catch for a touchdown (19 yards)
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Rushing touchdown
Middle Tennessee
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Rushing touchdown
Sam Houston
Q4TD
#L#34 L.Brown caught at 22
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
#34 L.Brown caught at 22 catch for a touchdown (24 yards)
Sam Houston
Q4TD
#C#2 C.Reed caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
#2 C.Reed caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

#16 R.Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) — 77.0 yds · +0.85 EPA/play +5.11 EPA
Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) — 124.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +3.54 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) — 37.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -2.30 EPA

Receiving

#5 M.Butler caught at 48 (Middle Tennessee) — 2 rec · 18.0 yds +0.76 EPA
#2 C.Reed caught at 12 (Sam Houston) — 1 rec · 54.0 yds +3.99 EPA
#8 A.Walker caught at 02 (Middle Tennessee) — 1 rec · 37.0 yds +3.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
#16 R.Gagliano	Middle Tennessee	6	50.0%	77	+0.85	+5.11
Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano	Middle Tennessee	20	55.0%	124	+0.18	+3.54
Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Gagliano	Middle Tennessee	8	62.5%	37	-0.29	-2.30
6) No Huddle #81 N.Ottomanelli	Sam Houston	1	0.0%	0	-2.66	-2.66
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Locke	Sam Houston	2	0.0%	-9	-1.83	-3.66
) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Locke	Sam Houston	37	59.5%	205	-0.17	-6.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sam Houston	Middle Tennessee
Plays	64	65
EPA / play	-0.072	+0.195
Total EPA	-4.60	+12.71
Success rate	39.1%	53.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.039	+0.255
Rush EPA / play	-0.139	+0.126
Yards	369	463

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sam Houston	8	38	-4.61	Field goal
Q1	Middle Tennessee	4	3	-5.14	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	6	93	+7.66	Pass TD
Q1	Middle Tennessee	3	4	-3.18	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	7	29	-3.91	Ended
Q1	Middle Tennessee	10	77	+7.04	Rush TD
Q2	Sam Houston	3	7	-1.63	Ended
Q2	Middle Tennessee	5	39	+1.05	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	6	39	+0.26	Punt
Q2	Middle Tennessee	11	79	+2.83	Field goal
Q2	Sam Houston	1	0	-1.04	Ended
Q3	Middle Tennessee	8	30	-0.92	Missed FG
Q3	Sam Houston	3	6	-2.58	Ended
Q3	Middle Tennessee	7	67	+5.36	Pass TD
Q3	Sam Houston	3	0	-3.32	Punt
Q3	Middle Tennessee	3	6	-2.41	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · #34 L.Brown caught at 22 catch for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.52 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Rushing touchdown (+4.15 EPA)
Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · #2 C.Reed caught at 12 catch for a touchdown (54 yards) (+3.99 EPA)
Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Rush (4th & 1) (+3.63 EPA)
Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Locke pass to #80 T.Burns Jr. caught at 34 for 22 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.6 EPA)
Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Locke pass to #34 L.Brown caught at 42 for 7 yards (4th & 6) (+3.34 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · #16 R.Gagliano pass to #8 A.Walker caught at 02 for 37 yards (2nd & 3) (+3.19 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Rush (3rd & 1) (-3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders controlled the final (31–17) in Week 13.
Passing edge: #16 R.Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) — 77.0 yds.
EPA edge: Middle Tennessee at 0.195 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 Sam Houston Bearkats vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Sam Houston Bearkats 17, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31 in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Sam Houston Bearkats vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won with a final score of 17–31.

Where can I find the Sam Houston Bearkats vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757308.

Who led Sam Houston Bearkats vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in passing?

#16 R.Gagliano (Middle Tennessee) led passers with 77.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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