Middle Tennessee holds off Florida International 26-23 in Miami

Middle Tennessee defeated Florida International 26-23 on Tuesday night in Miami. Terrence Brown led the Blue Raiders with 158 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Dominic Bourgeois made four field goals. After trailing 8-7 at the end of the first quarter, Middle Tennessee took a 13-8 lead at halftime, spurred by Bourgeois' long field goals. Florida International tied the game at 16 before Brown's 54-yard touchdown run secured the lead for Middle Tennessee in the third quarter. The Blue Raiders then maintained their advantage as they closed out the game. Middle Tennessee improves to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in Conference USA, while Florida International moves to 3-3 with a record of 1-1 in league play. Middle Tennessee will host Kennesaw State on October 28.

• 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Brown and Bourgeois power Middle Tennessee past Florida International 26-23