James, Mathers lead Middle Tennessee past FAU, 77-56
I'Tavius Mathers and Richie James broke Middle Tennessee single-season records and combined for seven touchdowns in the Raiders' 77-56 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida Atlantic Owls
56
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
77
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAU | 7 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 56 |
| MTSU | 21 | 21 | 7 | 28 | 77 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 10,227 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | W 60-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | @ North Texas Mean Green | L 41-48 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 51-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Army Black Knights | L 24-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Texas Southern Tigers | W 66-10 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:03 56-77
Jay Warren 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 5:40 49-77
D.J. Sanders 20 Yd Interception Return (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 5:52 49-70
Dennis Andrews 1 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 7:40 49-63
Devin Singletary 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 9:28 42-63
Richie James 3 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 10:30 42-56
I'Tavius Mathers 8 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 12:13 42-49
Henry Bussey III 10 Yd pass from Jason Driskel (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 5:07 35-49
Jason Driskel 4 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 7:37 28-49
Devin Singletary 30 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 9:17 21-49
Dennis Andrews 5 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 0:41 21-42
I'Tavius Mathers 18 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 1:43 21-35
Gregory Howell Jr. 2 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 6:06 14-35
Dennis Andrews 11 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 9:00 14-28
Devin Singletary 9 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 13:39 7-28
Richie James 11 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 1:13 7-21
I'Tavius Mathers 44 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 5:20 7-14
Richie James 16 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 9:55 7-7
Richie James 49 Yd pass from John Urzua (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 11:42 7-0
Nate Terry 13 Yd pass from Jason Driskel (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MTSU
1 play, 6 yards, 0:03 · End of Game
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FAU 0:03
10 plays, 52 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:03 56-77
Jay Warren 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MTSU 3:07
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:17 · Punt
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FAU 5:24
1 play, 0 yards, 0:16 · Interception
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FAU 5:40
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:40 49-77
D.J. Sanders 20 Yd Interception Return (Canon Rooker Kick)
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MTSU 5:52
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 49-70
Dennis Andrews 1 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FAU 7:40
5 plays, 61 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:40 49-63
Devin Singletary 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MTSU 9:28
1 play, 3 yards, 0:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:28 42-63
Richie James 3 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FAU 9:32
3 plays, 22 yards, 0:58 · Interception
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MTSU 10:30
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:30 42-56
I'Tavius Mathers 8 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FAU 12:13
13 plays, 60 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:13 42-49
Henry Bussey III 10 Yd pass from Jason Driskel (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MTSU 2:12
7 plays, 35 yards, 2:55 · Downs
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FAU 5:07
5 plays, 62 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:07 35-49
Jason Driskel 4 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MTSU 6:20
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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FAU 7:37
5 plays, 72 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:37 28-49
Devin Singletary 30 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MTSU 9:17
12 plays, 92 yards, 4:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:17 21-49
Dennis Andrews 5 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FAU 13:45
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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MTSU
1 play, 14 yards, 0:09 · End of Half
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FAU 0:09
3 plays, 37 yards, 0:32 · Interception
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MTSU 0:41
3 plays, 59 yards, 1:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:41 21-42
I'Tavius Mathers 18 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FAU 1:43
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:43 21-35
Gregory Howell Jr. 2 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MTSU 6:06
7 plays, 73 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:06 14-35
Dennis Andrews 11 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FAU 9:00
10 plays, 64 yards, 4:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:00 14-28
Devin Singletary 9 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MTSU 13:39
4 plays, 71 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:39 7-28
Richie James 11 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FAU 14:49
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:24 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 51 events.
Team Stats
FAU
MTSU
35
1st Downs
28
8-14
3rd down efficiency
6-10
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
589
Total Yards
757
290
Passing
262
26/35
Comp/Att
11/16
8.3
Yards per pass
16.4
299
Rushing
495
53
Rushing Attempts
57
5.6
Yards per rush
8.7
1-10
Penalties
3-22
4
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
4
Interceptions thrown
0
33:17
Possession
26:43
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