ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Blue Raiders Defeat Florida Atlantic 27-17
Middle Tennessee earned a 27-17 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday in Week 13 action at FAU Stadium.
Middle Tennessee was an underdog by +3.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 49.0.
Martell Pettaway rushed for 75 yards, while Mike DiLiello added 43 yards in the win. Yusuf Ali and Izaiah Gathings added 95 and 49 receiving yards respectively.
Johnny Ford rushed for 53 yards for Florida Atlantic, while Zuberi Mobley added 23 yards. N'Kosi Perry threw for 328 yards for the Owls, while receivers LaJohntay Wester and TJ Chase had 95 and 52 yards respectively.
Middle Tennessee was outgained by Florida Atlantic 413-363 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-15 by the Owls.
The time of possession battle favored Florida Atlantic as their offense was on the field for 31:47, longer than the 28:13 of their opponents.