MTSU football edges FIU with late fourth-quarter conversion
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Middle Tennessee State improved to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in Conference USA with a 26-23 win over FIU on October 20. In a tightly contested game, MTSU allowed a late touchdown that cut their lead to three points, but then secured the victory by converting a crucial 4th-and-10 with just over 1:30 remaining. The Blue Raiders will host Kennesaw State on October 28, aiming for a third consecutive conference win. Coach Derek Mason's decision to go for the first down instead of punting was pivotal in securing the win.
- •MTSU leads at halftime 20-10 against FIU.
- •Dominic Bourgeois set two MTSU records with four field goals made.
- •Terrence Brown Jr. rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown.
- •MTSU rushed for 248 yards as a team.
- •The Blue Raiders improved their Conference USA record to 2-1.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Gusty call off in fourth quarter for Derek Mason, MTSU football in win at FIU
"Coach Derek Mason made a gutsy call for MTSU football and it worked in a 26-23 win over FIU on Oct. 20.
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