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Team stats
Middle Tennessee
Sam Houston
342
Total yards
284
276
Passing yards
199
66
Rushing yards
85
7.1
Yards per pass
4.1
2.4
Yards per rush
3.0
18
First downs
20
3–12
Third downs
10–20
0–0
Fourth downs
1–1
3
Turnovers
1
7–63
Penalties
5–41
29:02
Possession
30:58
1
Sacks (by defense)
4
Efficiency
Middle Tennessee
Sam Houston
49%
Success rate
33%
−0.08
EPA per play
−0.07
0.87
Explosiveness
1.06
0.18
Rushing EPA
−0.10
−0.23
Passing EPA
−0.05
8%
Passing-down success
29%
0.25
First-down EPA
−0.50
−0.01
Second-down EPA
−0.08
−1.04
Third-down EPA
0.53
16%
Havoc by its defense
15%
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 61% to win. Sam Houston won as Elo’s underdog.
The line
Middle Tennessee −4, over/under 49.5.
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 59%, Sam Houston 41%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Sam Houston drives left to right, Middle Tennessee right to left.
1st quarter4 drives, then Middle Tennessee 10, Sam Houston 3
Middle Tennessee Touchdown, 10 plays
14:54
Christian Pavon kickoff for 57 yds
14:54
1st & 10 at own 38
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Javonte Sherman for 9 yds to the MTSU 47
14:54
2nd & 1 at own 47
Nicholas Vattiato run for 5 yds to the SHSU 48 for a 1ST down
14:54
1st & 10 at opp 48
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Frank Peasant for 8 yds to the SHSU 40
14:54
2nd & 2 at opp 40
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Javonte Sherman for no gain to the SHSU 40
14:54
3rd & 2 at opp 40
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 10 yds to the SHSU 30 for a 1ST down
14:54
1st & 10 at opp 30
VATTIATO, Nicholas pass incomplete intended for SHERMAN, Javonte thrown to the SAM23. PENALTY Before the snap, SAM Illegal Substitution enforced 5 yards from the SAM30 to the SAM25. NO PLAY (replay the down).
14:54
1st & 5 at opp 25
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Frank Peasant for 2 yds to the SHSU 23
14:54
2nd & 3 at opp 23
Nicholas Vattiato run for no gain to the SHSU 23
14:54
3rd & 3 at opp 23
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to DJ England-Chisolm for 13 yds to the SHSU 10 for a 1ST down
14:54
1st & goal at opp 10
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to DJ England-Chisolm for 7 yds to the SHSU 3
10:41
2nd & goal at opp 3
Frank Peasant run for 3 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK)Middle Tennessee 7, Sam Houston 0
Sam Houston Field goal, 13 plays
10:35
Scott Payne kickoff for 59 yds
10:35
1st & 10 at own 29
John Gentry run for 19 yds to the SHSU 48 for a 1ST down
10:35
1st & 10 at own 48
Keegan Shoemaker run for 4 yds to the MTSU 48
10:35
2nd & 6 at opp 48
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Malik Phillips for 17 yds to the MTSU 31 for a 1ST down
10:35
1st & 10 at opp 31
Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete
10:35
2nd & 10 at opp 31
Keegan Shoemaker run for 2 yds to the MTSU 29
10:35
3rd & 8 at opp 29
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Malik Phillips for 10 yds to the MTSU 19 for a 1ST down
10:35
1st & 10 at opp 19
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Thomas Jewett for 5 yds to the MTSU 14
10:35
2nd & 5 at opp 14
John Gentry run for 3 yds to the MTSU 11
10:35
3rd & 2 at opp 11
Keegan Shoemaker run for 2 yds to the MTSU 9 for a 1ST down
Christian Pavon kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
5:42
1st & 10 at own 25
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Javonte Sherman for 6 yds to the MTSU 31
5:42
2nd & 4 at own 31
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Javonte Sherman for 7 yds to the MTSU 38 for a 1ST down
5:42
1st & 10 at own 38
Nicholas Vattiato run for 7 yds to the MTSU 45
5:42
2nd & 3 at own 45
Nicholas Vattiato run for 6 yds to the SHSU 49 for a 1ST down
5:42
1st & 10 at opp 49
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Javonte Sherman for 3 yds to the SHSU 46
5:42
2nd & 7 at opp 46
QB Keeper RILES, DJ rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM46 (FISHER, David). PENALTY MTS Holding on GRAHAM, Jacqui Before the snap, SAM Illegal Substitution , Offsetting penalties [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
5:42
2nd & 7 at opp 46
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Zack Dobson for 43 yds to the SHSU 3 for a 1ST down
5:42
1st & goal at opp 3
Frank Peasant run for 1 yd to the SHSU 2
5:42
2nd & goal at opp 2
PEASANT, Frank rush to the left for no gain to the SAM2 (MURRAY, Chris). PENALTY MTS Holding on PORCHER, Sterling enforced 10 yards from the SAM2 to the SAM12 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
5:42
2nd & goal at opp 12
Nicholas Vattiato sacked by Issiah Nixon for a loss of 3 yards to the SHSU 15
SHOEMAKER, Keegan pass up the middle incomplete intended for SMITH, Noah thrown to the SAM35. PENALTY MTS Holding on MYERS, Marvae enforced 10 yards from the SAM22 to the SAM32 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1:22
1st & 10 at own 32
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Thomas Jewett for 3 yds to the SHSU 35
1:22
2nd & 7 at own 35
John Gentry run for 4 yds to the SHSU 39
0:00
3rd & 3 at own 39
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Noah Smith for 4 yds to the SHSU 43 for a 1ST down
Q2 15:00
1st & 10 at own 43
Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete
Q2 15:00
2nd & 10 at own 43
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Simeon Evans for 6 yds to the SHSU 49
Q2 15:00
3rd & 4 at own 49
SHOEMAKER, Keegan pass deep to the left incomplete intended for PHILLIPS, Malik thrown to the MTS30. PENALTY MTS Offsides declined MTS Pass Interference on RABY, Tyrell enforced 15 yards to the MTS36 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q2 15:00
1st & 10 at opp 36
Zack Dobson run for a loss of 6 yards to the MTSU 42
Q2 15:00
2nd & 16 at opp 42
Simeon Evans run for 9 yds to the MTSU 33
Q2 15:00
3rd & 7 at opp 33
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to John Gentry for a loss of 1 yard to the MTSU 34
Sam Houston Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the SHSU 20
10:28
Scott Payne kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
10:28
1st & 15 at own 20
Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete
10:28
2nd & 15 at own 20
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to John Gentry for 5 yds to the SHSU 25
10:28
3rd & 10 at own 25
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Al’vonte Woodard for 9 yds to the SHSU 34
9:11
4th & 1 at own 34
Jadon Cardell punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Zack Dobson at the MTSU 22
Middle Tennessee Pick-six, 3 plays (Sam Houston scores)
9:11
1st & 10 at own 22
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 4 yds to the MTSU 26
9:11
2nd & 6 at own 26
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
8:35
3rd & 6 at own 26
Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted Trevor Williams return for 31 yds for a TD (Colby Sessums KICK)Sam Houston 16, Middle Tennessee 13
8:35
Sam Houston Penalty, Delay Of Game (-5 Yards) to the MTSU 8
Middle Tennessee Punt, 6 plays
8:22
Christian Pavon kickoff for 62 yds , DJ England-Chisolm return for 55 yds to the MTSU 26
8:22
1st & 10 at own 26
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jaiden Credle for 4 yds to the MTSU 30
8:22
2nd & 6 at own 30
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jaylen Ward for 5 yds to the MTSU 35
8:22
3rd & 1 at own 35
Jaiden Credle run for 3 yds to the MTSU 38 for a 1ST down
8:22
1st & 10 at own 38
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Zack Dobson for 6 yds to the MTSU 44
8:22
2nd & 4 at own 44
Nicholas Vattiato run for 2 yds to the MTSU 46
8:22
3rd & 2 at own 46
Nicholas Vattiato sacked by Trevor Williams and Markel Perry for a loss of 4 yards to the MTSU 42
4:16
4th & 6 at own 42
Miles Tillman punt for 45 yds, downed at the SHSU 13
Sam Houston Punt, 3 plays
4:16
1st & 10 at own 13
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Noah Smith for 4 yds to the SHSU 17
4:16
2nd & 6 at own 17
John Gentry run for a loss of 4 yards to the SHSU 13
4:16
3rd & 10 at own 13
Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete
2:45
4th & 10 at own 13
Jadon Cardell punt for 56 yds, downed at the MTSU 31
Middle Tennessee Interception, 4 plays
2:45
1st & 10 at own 31
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Javonte Sherman for 6 yds to the MTSU 37
2:45
2nd & 4 at own 37
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Frank Peasant for 6 yds to the MTSU 43 for a 1ST down
2:45
1st & 10 at own 43
Frank Peasant run for 3 yds to the MTSU 46
0:52
2nd & 7 at own 46
Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted Isaiah Downes return for 40 yds to the MTSU 36
Sam Houston Punt, 7 plays
0:52
1st & 10 at opp 36
John Gentry run for 3 yds to the MTSU 33
0:00
2nd & 7 at opp 33
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Thomas Jewett for 4 yds to the MTSU 29
Q4 15:00
3rd & 3 at opp 29
John Gentry run for 1 yd to the MTSU 28
Q4 13:40
1st & 10 at opp 25
Timeout Sam Houston, clock 13:40
Q4 13:40
4th & 2 at opp 28
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Thomas Jewett for 3 yds to the MTSU 25 for a 1ST down
Q4 13:40
1st & 10 at opp 25
SHOEMAKER, Keegan pass short to the left complete for 4 yards to PHILLIPS, Malik caught at the MTS22 and advanced to the MTS21 (HUGHES, Parker). PENALTY SAM Pass Interference on WOODARD, Al’Vonte enforced 15 yards to the MTS40 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q4 13:40
1st & 25 at opp 40
John Gentry run for 1 yd to the MTSU 39
Q4 13:40
2nd & 24 at opp 39
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to John Gentry for a loss of 2 yards to the MTSU 41
Q4 13:40
3rd & 26 at opp 41
Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete
Q4 11:57
4th & 26 at opp 41
Jadon Cardell punt for 41 yds for a touchback
4th quarter5 drives, then Sam Houston 23, Middle Tennessee 20
Middle Tennessee Punt, 3 plays
11:57
1st & 10 at own 20
Frank Peasant run for 7 yds to the MTSU 27
11:57
2nd & 3 at own 27
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
11:57
3rd & 3 at own 27
Nicholas Vattiato run for 2 yds to the MTSU 29
10:22
4th & 1 at own 29
Trey Turk punt for 42 yds, downed at the SHSU 29
Sam Houston Punt, 8 plays
10:22
1st & 10 at own 29
Adrian Murdaugh run for 7 yds to the SHSU 36
10:22
2nd & 3 at own 36
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Adrian Murdaugh for 2 yds to the SHSU 38
8:47
1st & 10 at own 40
Timeout Sam Houston, clock 08:47
8:47
3rd & 1 at own 38
Keegan Shoemaker run for 2 yds to the SHSU 40 for a 1ST down
8:47
1st & 10 at own 40
Adrian Murdaugh run for 1 yd to the SHSU 41
8:47
2nd & 9 at own 41
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Simeon Evans for 9 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
8:47
1st & 10 at the 50
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Thomas Jewett for a loss of 2 yards to the SHSU 48
8:47
2nd & 12 at own 48
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Simeon Evans for 2 yds to the 50 yard line
8:47
3rd & 10 at the 50
Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete
5:46
4th & 10 at the 50
Jadon Cardell punt for 44 yds
Middle Tennessee Touchdown, 6 plays
5:46
1st & 10 at own 3
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Zack Dobson for 35 yds to the MTSU 38 for a 1ST down
5:46
1st & 10 at own 38
DJ Riles pass complete to Zack Dobson for 12 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
5:46
1st & 10 at the 50
DJ Riles run for 7 yds to the SHSU 43
5:46
2nd & 3 at opp 43
Holden Willis pass complete to Elijah Metcalf for 23 yds to the SHSU 20 for a 1ST down
5:46
1st & 10 at opp 20
Frank Peasant run for 4 yds to the SHSU 16
5:46
2nd & 6 at opp 16
RILES, DJ pass deep to the right incomplete intended for NORRIS, Kalani thrown to the SAM0. PENALTY SAM Pass Interference on FISHER, David enforced at the spot of the foul for 11 yards to the SAM5 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2:50
1st & goal at opp 5
DJ Riles run for 5 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK)Middle Tennessee 20, Sam Houston 16
Sam Houston Touchdown, 12 plays
2:45
Scott Payne kickoff for 65 yds
2:45
1st & 10 at own 28
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Simeon Evans for 5 yds to the SHSU 33
2:45
2nd & 5 at own 33
Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete
2:45
3rd & 5 at own 33
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Al’vonte Woodard for 7 yds to the SHSU 40 for a 1ST down
2:45
1st & 10 at own 40
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to John Gentry for 1 yd to the SHSU 41
2:45
2nd & 9 at own 41
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Malik Phillips for 1 yd to the SHSU 42
2:45
3rd & 8 at own 42
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Simeon Evans for 16 yds to the MTSU 42 for a 1ST down
1:30
2nd & 5 at opp 37
Timeout Sam Houston, clock 01:30
1:30
1st & 10 at opp 42
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Thomas Jewett for 5 yds to the MTSU 37
1:30
2nd & 5 at opp 37
John Gentry run for 13 yds to the MTSU 24 for a 1ST down
1:30
1st & 10 at opp 24
John Gentry run for 3 yds to the MTSU 21
1:30
2nd & 7 at opp 21
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to John Gentry for 2 yds to the MTSU 19
0:57
1st & goal at opp 3
John Gentry run for 3 yds for a TD (Colby Sessums KICK)Sam Houston 23, Middle Tennessee 20
0:56
3rd & 5 at opp 19
Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Simeon Evans for 16 yds to the MTSU 3 for a 1ST down
0:56
1st & goal at opp 3
Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 00:56
Middle Tennessee Missed FG, 7 plays
0:52
Christian Pavon kickoff for 54 yds
0:52
1st & 10 at own 24
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 12 yds to the MTSU 36 for a 1ST down
0:52
1st & 10 at own 36
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to DJ England-Chisolm for 8 yds to the MTSU 44
0:52
2nd & 2 at own 44
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to DJ England-Chisolm for 8 yds to the SHSU 48 for a 1ST down
0:13
1st & 10 at opp 38
Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 00:13
0:13
1st & 10 at opp 48
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Holden Willis for 10 yds to the SHSU 38 for a 1ST down
0:06
2nd & 13 at opp 41
Timeout Middle Tennessee, clock 00:06
0:06
1st & 10 at opp 38
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Frank Peasant for a loss of 3 yards to the SHSU 41
0:06
2nd & 13 at opp 41
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to DJ England-Chisolm for 12 yds to the SHSU 29
0:00
3rd & 1 at opp 29
Zeke Rankin 47 yd FG MISSED
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Middle Tennessee
Sam Houston