UTEP at Middle Tennessee

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Middle Tennessee beat UTEP 34–⁠30. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Middle Tennessee led the series 5–⁠1.

AwayUTEP3–⁠9 in 2023
30
HomeMiddle Tennessee4–⁠8 in 2023
34

Final at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium, MurfreesboroTV: ESPN+Attendance 9,122

At kickoff
58°F, clear, wind 10 mph from the northwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Smyrna Airport (KMQY), 22 km from the stadium
Official
Ed ArditoGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UTEP7143630
Middle Tennessee14107334

Standouts

Player stats

UTEP

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Cade McConnell24/4136421
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Deion Hankins1348116
Ezell Jolly730014
Mike Franklin41608
Torrance Burgess Jr.1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kelly Akharaiyi6138280
Jeremiah Ballard487030
Torrance Burgess Jr.344043
Emari White536012
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Tyrice Knight93.510
Oscar Moore8001
A.J. Odums6000
James Neal5000
Maurice Westmoreland4110

Middle Tennessee

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Nick Vattiato18/3524231
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Nick Vattiato1592017
Frank Peasant1040116
Jordan Branch124024
Jaiden Credle52007
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Holden Willis6105262
Zack Dobson266156
D.J. England-Chisolm338018
Elijah Metcalf323012
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Jakobe Thomas8000
Parker Hughes7210
Sam Brumfield7000
Devyn Curtis4110
Richard Kinley4210
Marvae Myers-Glover1001

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

UTEPMiddle Tennessee
453Total yards427
364Passing yards242
89Rushing yards185
8.9Yards per pass6.9
2.9Yards per rush5.3
20First downs19
9–⁠16Third downs5–⁠15
1–⁠3Fourth downs1–⁠2
4Turnovers2
7–⁠70Penalties5–⁠41
31:48Possession28:12
2Sacks (by defense)3

Efficiency

UTEPMiddle Tennessee
38%Success rate34%
−0.07EPA per play−0.01
1.42Explosiveness1.68
−0.68Rushing EPA0.24
0.32Passing EPA−0.05
33%Passing-down success28%
−0.07First-down EPA−0.15
−0.60Second-down EPA0.06
1.03Third-down EPA0.53
24%Havoc by its defense24%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Middle Tennessee 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Middle Tennessee −8, over/under 48.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Middle Tennessee 71%, UTEP 29%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Middle Tennessee end zoneUTEP end zoneQ1 UTEPFumble, 7 playsQ1 Middle TennesseeTouchdown, 5 playsQ1 UTEPTouchdown, 11 playsQ1 Middle TennesseeTouchdown, 2 playsQ1 UTEPPunt, 4 playsQ1 Middle TennesseePunt return TD, 3 plays (UTEP scores)Q2 Middle TennesseeTouchdown, 11 playsQ2 Middle TennesseeField goal, 4 playsQ2 UTEPPunt, 3 playsQ2 Middle TennesseePunt, 3 playsQ2 UTEPTouchdown, 9 playsQ2 Middle TennesseeTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ3 Middle TennesseeFumble, 2 playsQ3 UTEPField goal, 6 playsQ3 Middle TennesseeTouchdown, 5 playsQ3 UTEPPunt, 8 playsQ3 Middle TennesseeInterception, 5 playsQ3 UTEPFumble, 2 playsQ3 Middle TennesseeField goal, 13 playsQ4 UTEPTouchdown, 2 playsQ4 Middle TennesseePunt, 5 playsQ4 UTEPTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ4 Middle TennesseePunt, 3 playsQ4 UTEPInterception, 2 playsQ4 Middle TennesseePunt, 3 playsQ4 UTEPTurnover on downs, 14 playsQ4 Middle TennesseeEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Middle Tennessee drives left to right, UTEP right to left.
  1. Q1 UTEPFumble, 7 plays, 23 yards
  2. Q1 Middle TennesseeTouchdown, 5 plays, 48 yards
  3. Q1 UTEPTouchdown, 11 plays, 75 yards
  4. Q1 Middle TennesseeTouchdown, 2 plays, 74 yards
  5. Q1 UTEPPunt, 4 plays, 35 yards
  6. Q1 Middle TennesseePunt return TD, 3 plays (UTEP scores), 7 yards
  7. Q2 Middle TennesseeTouchdown, 11 plays, 75 yards
  8. Q2 Middle TennesseeField goal, 4 plays, −2 yards
  9. Q2 UTEPPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  10. Q2 Middle TennesseePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  11. Q2 UTEPTouchdown, 9 plays, 85 yards
  12. Q2 Middle TennesseeTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 42 yards
  13. Q3 Middle TennesseeFumble, 2 plays, −1 yard
  14. Q3 UTEPField goal, 6 plays, 8 yards
  15. Q3 Middle TennesseeTouchdown, 5 plays, 75 yards
  16. Q3 UTEPPunt, 8 plays, 19 yards
  17. Q3 Middle TennesseeInterception, 5 plays, 20 yards
  18. Q3 UTEPFumble, 2 plays, 22 yards
  19. Q3 Middle TennesseeField goal, 13 plays, 65 yards
  20. Q4 UTEPTouchdown, 2 plays, 75 yards
  21. Q4 Middle TennesseePunt, 5 plays, 26 yards
  22. Q4 UTEPTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 37 yards
  23. Q4 Middle TennesseePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  24. Q4 UTEPInterception, 2 plays, 4 yards
  25. Q4 Middle TennesseePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  26. Q4 UTEPTurnover on downs, 14 plays, 45 yards
  27. Q4 Middle TennesseeEnd of game, 1 play, −4 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Middle Tennessee 14, UTEP 7
UTEP Fumble, 7 plays
15:00Scott Payne kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:561st & 10 at own 25Cade McConnell pass incomplete
14:502nd & 10 at own 25Deion Hankins run for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 24
14:163rd & 11 at own 24Cade McConnell pass complete to Javoni Gardere for 12 yds to the UTEP 36 for a 1ST down
13:401st & 10 at own 36Deion Hankins run for 2 yds to the UTEP 38
13:002nd & 8 at own 38Cade McConnell sacked by Parker Hughes for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 37
12:163rd & 9 at own 37Cade McConnell pass complete to Emari White for 12 yds to the UTEP 49 for a 1ST down
11:391st & 10 at own 49Cade McConnell run for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 48 Cade McConnell fumbled, recovered by MTSU Marvae Myers (11:39) [NHSG] QB Keeper MCCONNELL, Cade rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard, MCCONNELL, Cade fumbled at TEP48 , recovered by MTS MYERS, Marvae at the TEP48, returned 0 yards to the TEP48, End of Play, clock 11:37.
Middle Tennessee Touchdown, 5 plays
11:331st & 10 at opp 48Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Javonte Sherman for no gain to the UTEP 48
11:012nd & 10 at opp 48Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to DJ England-Chisolm for 18 yds to the UTEP 30 for a 1ST down
10:471st & 10 at opp 30Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Elijah Metcalf for 12 yds to the UTEP 18 for a 1ST down
9:581st & 10 at opp 18Frank Peasant run for 9 yds to the UTEP 9
9:302nd & 1 at opp 9Frank Peasant run for 9 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK)Middle Tennessee 7, UTEP 0
UTEP Touchdown, 11 plays
9:30Scott Payne kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
9:261st & 10 at own 25Cade McConnell pass complete to Emari White for 3 yds to the UTEP 28
8:552nd & 7 at own 28Cade McConnell pass complete to Emari White for 6 yds to the UTEP 34
8:173rd & 1 at own 34Deion Hankins run for 8 yds to the UTEP 42 for a 1ST down
7:471st & 10 at own 42Torrance Burgess Jr. run for 5 yds to the UTEP 47
7:112nd & 5 at own 47Cade McConnell pass incomplete
7:073rd & 5 at own 47Cade McConnell pass complete to Kelly Akharaiyi for 7 yds to the MTSU 46 for a 1ST down
6:291st & 10 at opp 46Deion Hankins run for 2 yds to the MTSU 44
5:452nd & 8 at opp 44Deion Hankins run for 4 yds to the MTSU 40
5:033rd & 4 at opp 40Cade McConnell pass complete to Torrance Burgess Jr. for 6 yds to the MTSU 34 for a 1ST down
4:231st & 10 at opp 34Deion Hankins run for 16 yds to the MTSU 18 for a 1ST down
3:391st & 10 at opp 18Cade McConnell pass complete to Kelly Akharaiyi for 18 yds for a TD (Buzz Flabiano KICK)Tied at 7
Middle Tennessee Touchdown, 2 plays
3:34Buzz Flabiano kickoff for 58 yds
3:231st & 10 at own 26Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Elijah Metcalf for 12 yds to the MTSU 38 for a 1ST down
2:531st & 10 at own 38Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 62 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK)Middle Tennessee 14, UTEP 7
UTEP Punt, 4 plays
2:53Scott Payne kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
2:491st & 10 at own 25Cade McConnell pass complete to Torrance Burgess Jr. for 43 yds to the MTSU 32 for a 1ST down
2:361st & 10 at opp 32UTEP Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the MTSU 37
2:151st & 15 at opp 37Deion Hankins run for 2 yds to the MTSU 35
1:352nd & 13 at opp 35Cade McConnell pass complete to Torrance Burgess Jr. for a loss of 5 yards to the MTSU 40
0:583rd & 18 at opp 40Cade McConnell pass incomplete
0:454th & 18 at opp 40Joshua Sloan punt for 36 yds, downed at the MTSU 4
Middle Tennessee Punt return TD, 3 plays (UTEP scores)
0:441st & 10 at own 4Jaiden Credle run for 3 yds to the MTSU 7
0:112nd & 7 at own 7Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Taharin Sudderth for 5 yds to the MTSU 12
Q2 14:493rd & 2 at own 12Nicholas Vattiato run for a loss of 1 yard to the MTSU 11
Q2 13:554th & 3 at own 11Torrance Burgess Jr. 54 Yd Punt Return (Buzz Flabiano Kick)Tied at 14
2nd quarter6 drives, then Middle Tennessee 24, UTEP 21
Middle Tennessee Touchdown, 11 plays
13:55Buzz Flabiano kickoff for 64 yds
13:471st & 10 at own 25Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
13:442nd & 10 at own 25Frank Peasant run for no gain to the MTSU 25
13:103rd & 10 at own 25Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 8 yds to the MTSU 33
12:364th & 2 at own 33Jordan Branch run for 24 yds to the UTEP 43 for a 1ST down
12:031st & 10 at opp 43Nicholas Vattiato run for 9 yds to the UTEP 34
11:342nd & 1 at opp 34Nicholas Vattiato run for 4 yds to the UTEP 30 for a 1ST down
11:051st & 10 at opp 30Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Elijah Metcalf for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 31
10:232nd & 11 at opp 31UTEP Penalty, Defensive Holding (Tyrice Knight) to the UTEP 17 for a 1ST down
9:581st & 10 at opp 17Nicholas Vattiato sacked by Tyrice Knight for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 18
9:212nd & 11 at opp 18Jaiden Credle run for 1 yd to the UTEP 17
9:023rd & 10 at opp 17Timeout UTEP, clock 09:02
8:553rd & 10 at opp 17Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 17 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK)Middle Tennessee 21, UTEP 14
Middle Tennessee Field goal, 4 plays
8:55Scott Payne kickoff for 53 yds , Caden Harris return for 6 yds to the UTEP 18
8:501st & 15 at opp 23DJ Riles run for 9 yds to the UTEP 14
8:461st & 10 at opp 18Middle Tennessee Penalty, False Start (Keylan Rutledge) to the UTEP 23
8:252nd & 6 at opp 14Frank Peasant run for a loss of 2 yards to the UTEP 16
7:473rd & 8 at opp 16Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Javonte Sherman for 6 yds to the UTEP 10
7:044th & 2 at opp 10QB Keeper RILES, DJ rush to the right for a gain of 10 yards to the TEP0, TOUCHDOWN MTS, score nullified by penalty, clock 07:04 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY MTS Holding on GRAHAM, Jacqui enforced 10 yards from the TEP10 to the TEP20 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
6:574th & 12 at opp 20Zeke Rankin 38 yd FG GOODMiddle Tennessee 24, UTEP 14
UTEP Punt, 3 plays
6:57Scott Payne kickoff for 54 yds
6:531st & 10 at own 35Deion Hankins run for 1 yd to the UTEP 36
6:152nd & 9 at own 36Cade McConnell pass incomplete
6:073rd & 9 at own 36Cade McConnell pass incomplete
6:014th & 9 at own 36Joshua Sloan punt for 50 yds
Middle Tennessee Punt, 3 plays
5:481st & 10 at own 26Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
5:452nd & 10 at own 26Jaiden Credle run for 4 yds to the MTSU 30
4:583rd & 6 at own 30Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
4:544th & 6 at own 30Trey Turk punt for 55 yds, downed at the UTEP 15
UTEP Touchdown, 9 plays
4:381st & 10 at own 15Cade McConnell run for 3 yds to the UTEP 18
3:502nd & 7 at own 18Deion Hankins run for 2 yds to the UTEP 20
3:153rd & 5 at own 20Timeout UTEP, clock 03:15
3:093rd & 5 at own 20MCCONNELL, Cade pass to the left incomplete intended for WHITE, Emari thrown to the TEP28, clock 03:09. PENALTY MTS Pass Interference on MCDONALD, De’Arre enforced at the spot of the foul for 6 yards to the TEP26 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2:391st & 10 at own 26Deion Hankins run for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 25
2:022nd & 11 at own 25Cade McConnell sacked by Richard Kinley for a loss of 3 yards to the UTEP 22
2:003rd & 14 at own 22Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 02:00
1:543rd & 14 at own 22Cade McConnell pass complete to Jeremiah Ballard for 26 yds to the UTEP 48 for a 1ST down
1:491st & 10 at own 48Cade McConnell pass incomplete
1:462nd & 10 at own 48Timeout UTEP, clock 01:46
1:402nd & 10 at own 48Cade McConnell pass incomplete
1:353rd & 10 at own 48(01:35) MCCONNELL, Cade pass to the right incomplete intended for BALLARD, Jeremiah thrown to the MTS40; QB hurried by KINLEY, Richard, clock 01:34. PENALTY MTS Roughing the Passer on KINLEY, Richard enforced 15 yards from the TEP48 to the MTS37 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1:341st & 10 at opp 37Cade McConnell pass complete to Deion Hankins for 35 yds to the MTSU 2 for a 1ST down
0:571st & goal at opp 2Deion Hankins run for 2 yds for a TD (Buzz Flabiano KICK)Middle Tennessee 24, UTEP 21
Middle Tennessee Turnover on downs, 7 plays
0:57Buzz Flabiano kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
0:531st & 10 at own 25Frank Peasant run for no gain to the MTSU 25
0:292nd & 10 at own 25Nicholas Vattiato run for 6 yds to the MTSU 31
0:253rd & 4 at own 31Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to DJ England-Chisolm for 14 yds to the UTEP 45 for a 1ST down UTEP Penalty, Personal Foul (AJ Odums) to the UTEP 40 for a 1ST down
0:191st & 10 at opp 40Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 7 yds to the UTEP 33
0:162nd & 3 at opp 33Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 00:16
0:112nd & 3 at opp 33Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
0:053rd & 3 at opp 33Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
0:004th & 3 at opp 33Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
3rd quarter7 drives, then Middle Tennessee 31, UTEP 24
Middle Tennessee Fumble, 2 plays
15:00Buzz Flabiano kickoff for 61 yds fair catch by Kenny Byrd at the MTSU 25
14:561st & 10 at own 25Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
14:512nd & 10 at own 25Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Frank Peasant for a loss of 1 yard fumbled, forced by Tyrice Knight, recovered by UTEP Tyrice Knight (14:51) [NHSG] VATTIATO, Nicholas pass to the left complete for -1 yard to PEASANT, Frank, PEASANT, Frank fumbled at MTS27 forced by KNIGHT, Tyrice, recovered by TEP KNIGHT, Tyrice at the MTS24, returned 0 yards to the MTS24, End of Play, clock 14:48.
UTEP Field goal, 6 plays
14:481st & 10 at opp 24Deion Hankins run for 7 yds to the MTSU 17
14:072nd & 3 at opp 17Deion Hankins run for 4 yds to the MTSU 13 for a 1ST down
13:261st & 10 at opp 13HANKINS, Deion rush to the left for a loss of 2 yards to the MTS15 (COOK, Marley), clock 13:26. PENALTY TEP Face mask on HENRY, Zuri enforced 15 yards from the MTS13 to the MTS28 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
13:111st & 25 at opp 28Cade McConnell pass complete to Jeremiah Ballard for 7 yds to the MTSU 21
12:262nd & 18 at opp 21Mike Franklin run for 5 yds to the MTSU 16
11:563rd & 13 at opp 16Cade McConnell pass incomplete
11:514th & 13 at opp 16Buzz Flabiano 33 yd FG GOODTied at 24
Middle Tennessee Touchdown, 5 plays
11:51Buzz Flabiano kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
11:471st & 10 at own 25Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 4 yds to the MTSU 29
11:162nd & 6 at own 29Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
11:093rd & 6 at own 29Nicholas Vattiato run for 15 yds to the MTSU 44 Nicholas Vattiato fumbled, recovered by MTSU Wilson Kelly for a 1ST down
10:391st & 10 at own 44Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
10:292nd & 10 at own 44Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Zack Dobson for 56 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK)Middle Tennessee 31, UTEP 24
UTEP Punt, 8 plays
10:27Scott Payne kickoff for 51 yds
10:231st & 10 at own 14Cade McConnell pass incomplete
10:162nd & 10 at own 14Cade McConnell pass complete to Kelly Akharaiyi for 14 yds to the UTEP 28 for a 1ST down
9:421st & 10 at own 28Cade McConnell pass complete to Emari White for 5 yds to the UTEP 33
9:152nd & 5 at own 33Cade McConnell pass incomplete
9:083rd & 5 at own 33Cade McConnell pass complete to Ezell Jolly for 7 yds to the UTEP 40 for a 1ST down
8:361st & 10 at own 40Ezell Jolly run for 1 yd to the UTEP 41
7:532nd & 9 at own 41Cade McConnell run for 1 yd to the UTEP 42
7:163rd & 8 at own 42Cade McConnell sacked by Devyn Curtis for a loss of 9 yards to the UTEP 33
6:384th & 17 at own 33Joshua Sloan punt for 47 yds, fair catch by Zack Dobson at the MTSU 20
Middle Tennessee Interception, 5 plays
6:261st & 10 at own 20Jalen Montgomery run for 2 yds to the MTSU 22
5:582nd & 8 at own 22Nicholas Vattiato run for 13 yds to the MTSU 35 for a 1ST down
5:341st & 10 at own 35Jaiden Credle run for 5 yds to the MTSU 40
5:072nd & 5 at own 40Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
5:043rd & 5 at own 40Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted Oscar Moore return for 29 yds to the MTSU 35
UTEP Fumble, 2 plays
4:511st & 10 at opp 35Ezell Jolly run for 8 yds to the MTSU 27
4:192nd & 2 at opp 27Ezell Jolly run for 14 yds to the MTSU 28 Ezell Jolly fumbled, recovered by MTSU Jakobe Thomas (04:19) [NHSG] JOLLY, Ezell rush to the right for a gain of 14 yards, JOLLY, Ezell fumbled at MTS22 forced by BRUMFIELD, Sam, recovered by MTS THOMAS, Jakobe at the MTS13, returned 15 yards to the MTS28 (AKHARAIYI, Kelly;BRUMFIELD, Sam), clock 04:14.
Middle Tennessee Field goal, 13 plays
4:031st & 10 at own 28DJ Riles run for 2 yds to the MTSU 30
3:422nd & 8 at own 30Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
3:323rd & 8 at own 30Frank Peasant run for 16 yds to the MTSU 46 for a 1ST down
3:061st & 10 at own 46Frank Peasant run for 3 yds to the MTSU 49
2:392nd & 7 at own 49Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
2:353rd & 7 at own 49Nicholas Vattiato run for 13 yds to the UTEP 38 for a 1ST down
2:051st & 10 at opp 38Frank Peasant run for 3 yds to the UTEP 35
1:332nd & 7 at opp 35Nicholas Vattiato run for 12 yds to the UTEP 23 for a 1ST down
1:061st & 10 at opp 23Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Zack Dobson for 10 yds to the UTEP 13 for a 1ST down
0:561st & 10 at opp 13Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
0:502nd & 10 at opp 13Frank Peasant run for 2 yds to the UTEP 11
0:053rd & 8 at opp 11Nicholas Vattiato run for 4 yds to the UTEP 7
Q4 14:554th & 4 at opp 7Zeke Rankin 24 yd FG GOODMiddle Tennessee 34, UTEP 24
4th quarter8 drives, then Middle Tennessee 34, UTEP 30
UTEP Touchdown, 2 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 25UTEP Penalty, False Start (Justin Mayers) to the UTEP 20
14:55Scott Payne kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:491st & 15 at own 20Cade McConnell pass incomplete
14:322nd & 15 at own 20Cade McConnell pass complete to Kelly Akharaiyi for 80 yds for a TD (Buzz Flabiano PAT MISSED)Middle Tennessee 34, UTEP 30
Middle Tennessee Punt, 5 plays
14:32Buzz Flabiano kickoff for 54 yds
14:211st & 10 at own 27Jaiden Credle run for 7 yds to the MTSU 34
13:492nd & 3 at own 34Nicholas Vattiato run for 17 yds to the UTEP 49 for a 1ST down
13:111st & 10 at opp 49Nicholas Vattiato sacked by Maurice Westmoreland for a loss of 8 yards to the MTSU 43
12:282nd & 18 at own 43Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 7 yds to the 50 yard line
12:013rd & 11 at the 50Nicholas Vattiato run for 3 yds to the UTEP 47
11:094th & 8 at opp 47Trey Turk punt for 47 yds for a touchback
UTEP Turnover on downs, 5 plays
11:021st & 10 at own 20Cade McConnell pass complete to Jeremiah Ballard for 30 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
10:291st & 10 at the 50Ezell Jolly run for 6 yds to the MTSU 44
10:022nd & 4 at opp 44Ezell Jolly run for no gain to the MTSU 44
9:083rd & 4 at opp 44Ezell Jolly run for 3 yds to the MTSU 41
8:384th & 1 at opp 41Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 08:38
8:294th & 1 at opp 41Ezell Jolly run for a loss of 2 yards to the MTSU 43
Middle Tennessee Punt, 3 plays
8:281st & 10 at own 43Frank Peasant run for no gain to the MTSU 43
7:472nd & 10 at own 43Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
7:363rd & 10 at own 43Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
7:344th & 10 at own 43Miles Tillman punt for 45 yds
UTEP Interception, 2 plays
7:241st & 10 at own 12Cade McConnell pass complete to Ezell Jolly for 4 yds to the UTEP 16
6:572nd & 6 at own 16Cade McConnell pass intercepted Marvae Myers return for no gain to the UTEP 40
6:551st & 10 at opp 40Middle Tennessee Penalty, False Start (Jacqui Graham) to the UTEP 45
Middle Tennessee Punt, 3 plays
6:511st & 15 at opp 45Nicholas Vattiato run for 2 yds to the UTEP 43
6:122nd & 13 at opp 43Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
6:073rd & 13 at opp 43Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to DJ England-Chisolm for 6 yds to the UTEP 37
5:124th & 7 at opp 37Trey Turk punt for 37 yds for a touchback
UTEP Turnover on downs, 14 plays
5:031st & 10 at own 20Mike Franklin run for 8 yds to the UTEP 28
4:292nd & 2 at own 28Mike Franklin run for a loss of 2 yards to the UTEP 26
3:423rd & 4 at own 26Mike Franklin run for 5 yds to the UTEP 31 for a 1ST down
3:031st & 10 at own 31Cade McConnell pass incomplete
2:572nd & 10 at own 31Cade McConnell pass incomplete
2:413rd & 10 at own 31Cade McConnell pass complete to Emari White for 10 yds to the UTEP 41 for a 1ST down
2:251st & 10 at own 41UTEP Penalty, False Start (Kelly Akharaiyi) to the UTEP 36
2:051st & 15 at own 36Cade McConnell pass incomplete
1:572nd & 15 at own 36Cade McConnell pass complete to Ezell Jolly for no gain to the UTEP 36
1:423rd & 15 at own 36UTEP Penalty, Personal Foul (Elijah Klein) to the UTEP 21
1:153rd & 30 at own 21Cade McConnell pass complete to Jeremiah Ballard for 24 yds to the UTEP 45
1:124th & 6 at own 45Timeout UTEP, clock 01:12
1:084th & 6 at own 45Cade McConnell pass complete to Kelly Akharaiyi for 12 yds to the MTSU 43 for a 1ST down
1:021st & 10 at opp 43Cade McConnell pass incomplete
0:562nd & 10 at opp 43Cade McConnell pass complete to Ezell Jolly for 1 yd to the MTSU 42
0:533rd & 9 at opp 42Timeout UTEP, clock 00:53
0:493rd & 9 at opp 42Cade McConnell pass complete to Kelly Akharaiyi for 7 yds to the MTSU 35
0:414th & 2 at opp 35Timeout UTEP, clock 00:41
0:374th & 2 at opp 35Cade McConnell pass incomplete
Middle Tennessee End of game, 1 play
0:321st & 10 at own 35(00:32) [NHSG] Kneel down by VATTIATO, Nicholas at MTS31 (team loss of 4), clock 00:26.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Middle Tennessee leads 6–⁠1 in seven meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Middle Tennessee 20, UTEP 13
2023Middle Tennessee 34, UTEP 30
2022Middle Tennessee 24, UTEP 13
2018Middle Tennessee 48, UTEP 32
2017Middle Tennessee 30, UTEP 3
2014UTEP 24, Middle Tennessee 21

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