Thomas has 3 TDs to lift Middle Tennessee past FIU 37-17
Tavares Thomas had just six carries but punched in three of them for touchdowns Saturday to lift Middle Tennessee to a 37-17 win over Florida International.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida Intl Golden Panthers
17
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| MTSU | 3 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 37 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 15,527 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 23-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 10-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 23-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 24-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | W 22-3 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 7:51 17-37
Canon Rooker 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:52 17-34
Tavares Thomas 4 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 11:34 17-27
Thomas Owens 4 Yd pass from Alex McGough (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Field Goal 0:15 10-27
Canon Rooker 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:02 10-24
Alex McGough 13 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 12:37 3-24
Tavares Thomas 3 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 8:03 3-17
Tavares Thomas 1 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 14:54 3-10
Brad Anderson 19 Yd pass from John Urzua (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Field Goal 4:12 3-3
Jose Borregales 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:41 0-3
Canon Rooker 37 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU
2 plays, 11 yards, 1:10 · End of Game
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FIU 1:10
7 plays, 21 yards, 2:47 · Downs
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MTSU 3:57
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:14 · Downs
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FIU 6:11
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:40 · Fumble
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MTSU 7:51
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:51 17-37
Canon Rooker 29 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 9:16
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:36 · Interception
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MTSU 9:52
5 plays, 77 yards, 1:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:52 17-34
Tavares Thomas 4 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FIU 11:34
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:34 17-27
Thomas Owens 4 Yd pass from Alex McGough (Jose Borregales Kick)
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MTSU 0:15
9 plays, 53 yards, 4:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:15 10-27
Canon Rooker 31 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 4:57
10 plays, 39 yards, 3:33 · Downs
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MTSU 8:30
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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FIU 10:02
6 plays, 86 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:02 10-24
Alex McGough 13 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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MTSU 12:37
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:37 3-24
Tavares Thomas 3 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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MTSU
3 plays, 19 yards, 2:06 · End of Half
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FIU 2:06
12 plays, 36 yards, 5:57 · Punt
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MTSU 8:03
10 plays, 62 yards, 3:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:03 3-17
Tavares Thomas 1 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FIU 11:49
5 plays, 2 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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MTSU 14:54
10 plays, 81 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 3-10
Brad Anderson 19 Yd pass from John Urzua (Canon Rooker Kick)
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FIU 4:12
11 plays, 63 yards, 5:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:12 3-3
Jose Borregales 29 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 9:41
11 plays, 61 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:41 0-3
Canon Rooker 37 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 13:43
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:17 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
FIU
MTSU
21
1st Downs
25
6-14
3rd down efficiency
2-8
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
306
Total Yards
426
221
Passing
250
22/34
Comp/Att
25/31
6.5
Yards per pass
8.1
85
Rushing
176
36
Rushing Attempts
34
2.4
Yards per rush
5.2
4-45
Penalties
4-35
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
30:40
Possession
29:20
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