Interception secures FIU's 24-21 win over Middle Tennessee
Olin Cushion III intercepted Asher O'Hara's pass in the end zone with 34 seconds left, securing FIU's 24-21 win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
21
Florida International Panthers
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| FIU | 3 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 24 |
Riccardo Silva Stadium · 16,002 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 51-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/28/26 | vs Kennesaw State Owls | L 28-44 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Florida International Panthers | W 26-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | W 33-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Kansas Jayhawks | L 0-55 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:55 21-24
CJ Worton 23 Yd pass from James Morgan (Maurice Alexander Pass to Tony Gaiter IV for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 10:43 21-16
Jose Borregales 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:09 21-13
Tavares Thomas 2 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 14-13
Jose Borregales 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:36 14-10
Asher O'Hara 11 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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Touchdown 2:33 7-10
Shemar Thornton 26 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 9:06 7-3
Tavares Thomas 7 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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Field Goal 10:58 0-3
Jose Borregales 44 Yd Field Goal
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FIU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:34 · End of Game
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MTSU 0:34
12 plays, 59 yards, 3:21 · Interception
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FIU 3:55
10 plays, 84 yards, 4:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:55 21-24
CJ Worton 23 Yd pass from James Morgan (Maurice Alexander Pass to Tony Gaiter IV for Two-Point Conversion)
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MTSU 8:02
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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FIU 10:43
12 plays, 42 yards, 6:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:43 21-16
Jose Borregales 45 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 1:46
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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FIU 2:48
11 plays, 43 yards, 5:21 · Missed FG
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MTSU 8:09
4 plays, 45 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:09 21-13
Tavares Thomas 2 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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FIU 9:49
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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MTSU 11:25
7 plays, 18 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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FIU 15:00
5 plays, 35 yards, 0:36 · Field Goal
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MTSU 0:36
8 plays, 75 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 14-13
Jose Borregales 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:36 14-10
Asher O'Hara 11 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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FIU 2:33
13 plays, 77 yards, 6:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:33 7-10
Shemar Thornton 26 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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MTSU 9:06
22 plays, 92 yards, 8:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:06 7-3
Tavares Thomas 7 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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FIU 2:58
10 plays, 82 yards, 5:35 · Downs
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MTSU 8:33
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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FIU 10:58
9 plays, 32 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:58 0-3
Jose Borregales 44 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 25 of 25 events.
Team Stats
MTSU
FIU
21
1st Downs
21
9-16
3rd down efficiency
11-18
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
329
Total Yards
381
142
Passing
311
15/27
Comp/Att
27/36
5.3
Yards per pass
8.6
187
Rushing
64
40
Rushing Attempts
28
4.7
Yards per rush
2.3
5-52
Penalties
7-49
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:33
Possession
34:27
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