Dominic Bourgeois' late field goal lifts Middle Tennessee over Western Kentucky

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Dominic Bourgeois' late field goal lifts Middle Tennessee over Western Kentucky
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Dominic Bourgeois kicked a 48-yard field goal with 1 second remaining, leading Middle Tennessee to a 51-42 victory over Western Kentucky in the '100 Miles of Hate' rivalry on Saturday. The Blue Raiders ended a seven-game losing streak in the series. The game was tied at 42 when Western Kentucky's Rodney Tisdale Jr. scored on a 5-yard run with 31 seconds left. Middle Tennessee quickly retaliated, pushing into opponent territory to set up Bourgeois' kick. Following the field goal, a lateral attempt by Western Kentucky resulted in a touchdown for Middle Tennessee as time expired. Roman Gagliano threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns in the win, while Antonio Martin added two rushing touchdowns for the Blue Raiders. Next, Middle Tennessee will face Liberty, while Western Kentucky will host Jacksonville State.

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  • •Middle Tennessee scored 51 points against Western Kentucky.
  • •Rodney Tisdale Jr. tied the game for Western Kentucky with 31 seconds remaining.
  • •Bourgeois kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired.
  • •Roman Gagliano completed 30 passes for 312 yards and four touchdowns.
  • •Western Kentucky's next game is against Jacksonville State.
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(AP) — Dominic Bourgeois kicked a 48-yard field goal with 1 second remaining, and Middle Tennessee added a touchdown on Western Kentucky’s last-ditch lateral attempt to beat the Hilltoppers 51-42 on Saturday in the “100 Miles of Hate” rivalry.The win snapped Middle Tennessee’s seven-game losing streak in the series.

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