ncaaf Game Recap
Blue Raiders Down FIU 50-10 - Match Report
FIU couldn't hang with the Blue Raiders on Saturday as Middle Tennessee blasted the Panthers 50-10 in Week 11 action at Johnny (Red) Floyd Stadium.
Middle Tennessee was a favorite by -10.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 54.5.
Martell Pettaway rushed for 95 yards, while Frank Peasant added 44 yards in the win. Jimmy Marshall and Yusuf Ali added 51 and 29 receiving yards respectively.
EJ Wilson Jr. rushed for 42 yards for FIU, while Shaun Peterson Jr. added 39 yards. Grayson James threw for 20 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Bryce Singleton and Lexington Joseph had 33 and 17 yards respectively.
FIU was outgained by Middle Tennessee 414-155 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-11 by the Blue Raiders.
FIU lost the time of possession battle 33:52-25:34, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Middle Tennessee heads into a Week 12 battle against Old Dominion. FIU, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Texas.