Thomas, with pick-6, lifts Middle Tennesse over FIU 33-28
— Jakobe Thomas returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to give Middle Tennessee a 33-28 victory over Florida...
NCAA - Football
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
33
Florida International Panthers
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 6 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 33 |
| FIU | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
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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 2:50 33-28
Jakobe Thomas 28 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 10:51 27-28
Rivaldo Fairweather 3 Yd pass from Haden Carlson (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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Touchdown 6:05 27-21
Josiah Miamen 21 Yd pass from Haden Carlson (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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Touchdown 8:39 27-14
Rivaldo Fairweather 75 Yd pass from Haden Carlson (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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Touchdown 8:48 27-7
Chase Cunningham 2 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 0:20 20-7
Rivaldo Fairweather 6 Yd pass from Haden Carlson (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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Touchdown 1:40 20-0
Chase Cunningham 16 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 9:30 13-0
Darius Bracy 1 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Field Goal 1:29 6-0
Zeke Rankin 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:03 3-0
Zeke Rankin 31 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU
1 play, -4 yards, 0:27 · End of Game
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FIU 0:27
12 plays, 53 yards, 2:23 · Interception
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FIU 2:50
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:37 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:50 33-28
Jakobe Thomas 28 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MTSU 4:27
9 plays, 29 yards, 2:45 · Missed FG
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FIU 7:12
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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MTSU 8:47
4 plays, 22 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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FIU 10:51
8 plays, 86 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 27-28
Rivaldo Fairweather 3 Yd pass from Haden Carlson (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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MTSU 14:06
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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FIU 0:33
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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MTSU 3:11
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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FIU 6:05
4 plays, 63 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:05 27-21
Josiah Miamen 21 Yd pass from Haden Carlson (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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MTSU 7:19
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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FIU 8:39
1 play, 75 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:39 27-14
Rivaldo Fairweather 75 Yd pass from Haden Carlson (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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MTSU 8:48
11 plays, 56 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:48 27-7
Chase Cunningham 2 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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FIU 13:20
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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FIU
4 plays, 15 yards, 0:19 · Missed FG
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FIU 0:20
9 plays, 93 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:20 20-7
Rivaldo Fairweather 6 Yd pass from Haden Carlson (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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MTSU 1:40
9 plays, 51 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:40 20-0
Chase Cunningham 16 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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FIU 5:49
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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MTSU 7:24
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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FIU 7:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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MTSU 9:30
12 plays, 89 yards, 4:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:30 13-0
Darius Bracy 1 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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FIU 14:20
5 plays, 34 yards, 2:02 · Interception
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MTSU 1:29
11 plays, 72 yards, 3:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:29 6-0
Zeke Rankin 25 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 5:07
9 plays, 60 yards, 3:56 · Interception
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MTSU 9:03
15 plays, 61 yards, 5:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:03 3-0
Zeke Rankin 31 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
MTSU
FIU
26
1st Downs
24
9-19
3rd down efficiency
4-12
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
447
Total Yards
497
279
Passing
414
29/42
Comp/Att
29/53
6.6
Yards per pass
7.8
168
Rushing
83
41
Rushing Attempts
19
4.1
Yards per rush
4.4
7-70
Penalties
5-32
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
4
34:35
Possession
25:25
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