Middle Tennessee romps to 50-17 upset of FIU
Terelle West, Asher O'Hara and Jayy McDonald all rushed for over 100 yards as Middle Tennessee dominated the third quarter to upset Florida International 50-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida International Panthers
17
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
50
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| MTSU | 14 | 0 | 23 | 13 | 50 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 9,512 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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Touchdown 3:30 17-50
Jayy McDonald 92 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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Touchdown 13:05 17-43
Terelle West 37 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 3:26 17-37
Asher O'Hara 2 Yd Run (Crews Holt PAT failed)
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Touchdown 6:26 17-31
Terelle West 2 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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Field Goal 10:30 17-24
Crews Holt 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:07 17-21
Asher O'Hara 6 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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Field Goal 0:06 17-14
Jose Borregales 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:28 14-14
Maurice Alexander 23 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 0:18 7-14
Jimmy Marshall 5 Yd pass from Asher O'Hara (Crews Holt Kick)
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Touchdown 1:50 7-7
Terelle West 1 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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Touchdown 5:00 7-0
Tony Gaiter IV 18 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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MTSU
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:56 · End of Game
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FIU 0:56
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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MTSU 3:30
1 play, 92 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:30 17-50
Jayy McDonald 92 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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FIU 3:44
6 plays, 12 yards, 3:49 · Punt
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MTSU 7:33
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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FIU 9:32
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:23 · Punt
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MTSU 9:55
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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FIU 12:09
4 plays, 23 yards, 0:53 · Fumble
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MTSU 13:05
8 plays, 59 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:05 17-43
Terelle West 37 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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FIU 2:20
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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MTSU 3:26
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:26 17-37
Asher O'Hara 2 Yd Run (Crews Holt PAT failed)
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FIU 4:42
4 plays, -16 yards, 1:38 · Downs
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MTSU 6:26
5 plays, 79 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:26 17-31
Terelle West 2 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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FIU 8:54
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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MTSU 10:30
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:30 17-24
Crews Holt 30 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 11:59
0 plays, 1 yard, 0:08 · Fumble
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MTSU 11:59
8 plays, 60 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:07 17-21
Asher O'Hara 6 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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MTSU
1 play, 16 yards, 0:02 · End of Half
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FIU 0:06
8 plays, 79 yards, 1:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 17-14
Jose Borregales 33 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 1:22
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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FIU 3:03
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:11 · Fumble
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MTSU 5:14
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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FIU 7:28
4 plays, 45 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:28 14-14
Maurice Alexander 23 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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MTSU 8:15
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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FIU 9:50
13 plays, 45 yards, 0:12 · Missed FG
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MTSU 0:18
3 plays, 23 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:18 7-14
Jimmy Marshall 5 Yd pass from Asher O'Hara (Crews Holt Kick)
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FIU 1:43
1 play, -2 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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MTSU 1:50
7 plays, 82 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:50 7-7
Terelle West 1 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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FIU 5:00
9 plays, 80 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:00 7-0
Tony Gaiter IV 18 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Team Stats
FIU
MTSU
16
1st Downs
19
5-16
3rd down efficiency
7-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
319
Total Yards
496
230
Passing
25
17/33
Comp/Att
6/12
7.0
Yards per pass
2.1
89
Rushing
471
34
Rushing Attempts
55
2.6
Yards per rush
8.6
7-50
Penalties
7-51
4
Turnovers
0
4
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
27:22
Possession
32:38
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