Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Saturday, November 15
Miami, FL
2:30 PM
Middle Tennessee
5-5 , 4-2
28
at
38
FIU
4-7 , 3-4
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Middle Tennessee
14
7
7
0
28
FIU
3
14
21
0
38
Team Stats
MT
FIU
Total Yards
428
375
Pass Yards
286
231
Rushing Yards
142
144
Penalty Yards
70
25
1st Downs
22
17
3rd Downs
7
4
4th Downs
1
1
TOP
29:40
30:20
1st Quarter
MT 7, FIU 0
MT - BATTIES, E. 18 yd pass from GRAMMER, Austin (CLARK, Cody kick) 4 plays, 35 yards, TOP 1:35
MT 7, FIU 3
FIU - TAYLOR, Austin 43 yd field goal 4 plays, 2 yards, TOP 1:24
MT 14, FIU 3
MT - TUCKER, Shane 28 yd pass from GRAMMER, Austin (CLARK, Cody kick) 6 plays, 50 yards, TOP 2:09
2nd Quarter
MT 21, FIU 3
MT - BATTIES, E. 37 yd pass from GRAMMER, Austin (CLARK, Cody kick) 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:31
MT 21, FIU 10
FIU - SMITH, Jonnu 10 yd pass from McGOUGH, Alex (TAYLOR, Austin kick) 5 plays, 50 yards, TOP 2:13
MT 21, FIU 17
FIU - SMITH, Jonnu 40 yd pass from McGOUGH, Alex (TAYLOR, Austin kick) 3 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:40
3rd Quarter
MT 21, FIU 24
FIU - SMITH, Jonnu 22 yd pass from McGOUGH, Alex (TAYLOR, Austin kick) 5 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:27
MT 21, FIU 31
FIU - COLIMON, D. 79 yd interception (TAYLOR, Austin kick)
MT 28, FIU 31
MT - BRYSON, J. 10 yd run (CLARK, Cody kick), 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:07
MT 28, FIU 38
FIU - SAMUEL, Anthon 2 yd run (TAYLOR, Austin kick), 11 plays, 85 yards, TOP 4:02
Game Leaders
Passing Leaders
CMP
21
TD
3
YDS
286
INT
3
Players Mentioned
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/ FootballBlue Raiders stumble on road
11/15/2014 6:14:00 PM | Football
FIU secures comeback win
HIGHLIGHTS - PHOTOS
MIAMI – A fast start wasn't enough to spark Middle Tennessee to victory against FIU here Saturday afternoon.
The Blue Raiders looked like a fresh team playing just its second game in four weeks after vaulting to a 21-3 lead early in the second quarter, but FIU stormed back to stun Middle Tennessee, 38-28.
The loss overshadowed a career effort from receiver Ed Batties, who hauled in eight receptions for 110 yards – both career highs – and two touchdowns.
Quarterback Austin Grammer was 21-of-33 for 286 yards and three touchdowns, but he also threw three interceptions.
FIU scored a season-high 38 points turned five Blue Raider turnovers into 21 points in the comeback win.
Jeremiah Bryson led a MT ground game that accounted for 142 yards with 37 and a touchdown.
It appeared as though Middle Tennessee would run away with the game at the outset.
Middle Tennessee was dominant early when the Blue Raiders vaulted to a 21-3 lead.
After Kevin Byard forced a fumble that was recovered by Trey Wafford, Grammer connected with Batties for an 18-yard touchdown. Cody Clark's point after provided a 7-0 lead with 5:10 remaining in the first quarter.
It would be the beginning of a big day for Batties.
FIU came back with a 43-yard field goal from Austin Taylor on its next drive to pull to within 7-3 with 3:46 remaining in the quarter.
Grammer threw his second touchdown of the quarter as Middle Tennessee answered on its next drive. Shane Tucker hauled in a pass out of the backfield and sprinted 28 yards to paydirt. Clark's extra point was once again true and the Blue Raiders owned a 14-3 lead with 1:37 to play in the opening frame.
Everything was clicking for the Blue Raiders. The defense held the Golden Panthers to just nine yards and no first downs in the first 15 minutes.
Grammer stayed hot, finding Batties for a 37-yard score on the Blue Raiders' first possession of the second quarter. It was Grammer's third touchdown pass and Batties' second scoring reception of the game and gave MT a seemingly commanding 21-3 cushion.
Suddenly, momentum shifted as FIU scored 14 unanswered points in the final 3:03 of the half to pull to within 21-17. The Golden Panthers' momentum ran into the second half as they scored two touchdowns in the 7:36 of the third quarter to go ahead 31-21 on the strength of 28 unanswered points.
Bryson finally stopped the FIU run when he pounded in from the 10 to pull the Blue Raiders to within 31-28 to cap a quick, three-play, 45-yard scoring drive with 6:17 remaining in the quarter.
In a game where each possession became critical, FIU came right back on its next drive and capped an 11-play, 85-yard drive when Anthon Samuel rushed in from the 2 to push the advantage back to 10, 38-28.
MT will return to action when it plays host to Florida Atlantic in the final home game of the season Saturday. Kickoff is 6 p.m.
MT POSTGAME NOTES
CAPTAINS: Today's game captains were OL Josh Chester, DE Shubert Bastien, and TE Tyler Barron.
WHATLEY PASSES MOSTILLER: With 149 all-purpose yards today, senior Reggie Whatley surpassed Demetric Mostiller for 11th place on the all-time list. Whatley now has 3,500 career yards and is 100 yards shy of taking over 10th place from Gerald Anderson (3,599 yards).
BYARD STRIKES AGAIN: Junior Kevin Byard recorded his seventh forced or gained turnover of the season with a forced fumble early against FIU. Byard now has five interceptions and two forced fumbles on the season. In 35 career games played, Byard now has forced or gained 20 turnovers (14 INTs, 5 FF, 1 FR).
CAREER DAY FOR BATTIES: Junior Ed Batties, who had not recorded a catch in his previous two games combined, turned in a career performance at FIU. Batties hauled in eight passes for a career-best 110 yards and two touchdowns. It marks just the second 100-yard receiving game by a Blue Raider this season (Devin Clarke 106 yards vs USM).
WHATLEY SECOND: With 135 kickoff return yards against FIU, senior Reggie Whatley ran his career total to 1,803 yards. That figure surpasses Eric Russell (2010-11) for second on the all-time list.
QUICK HITTERS: QB Austin Grammer tossed a career-high three touchdown passes … RB Shane Tucker has now scored 15 touchdowns in 15 career games played … OL Jaylen Hunter made his first career start today … Shubert Bastien, Christian Henry and Leighton Gasque played in their team leading 47th career game today… Isaiah Anderson, Kevin Byard and Darius Johnson all made their 35th straight start to lead the Raiders … MT's TD in the third quarter was its first third quarter points since Sept. 26 at ODU … Sean O'Kane registered a career long 68-yard punt late in third quarter.
MIAMI – A fast start wasn't enough to spark Middle Tennessee to victory against FIU here Saturday afternoon.
The Blue Raiders looked like a fresh team playing just its second game in four weeks after vaulting to a 21-3 lead early in the second quarter, but FIU stormed back to stun Middle Tennessee, 38-28.
The loss overshadowed a career effort from receiver Ed Batties, who hauled in eight receptions for 110 yards – both career highs – and two touchdowns.
Quarterback Austin Grammer was 21-of-33 for 286 yards and three touchdowns, but he also threw three interceptions.
FIU scored a season-high 38 points turned five Blue Raider turnovers into 21 points in the comeback win.
Jeremiah Bryson led a MT ground game that accounted for 142 yards with 37 and a touchdown.
It appeared as though Middle Tennessee would run away with the game at the outset.
Middle Tennessee was dominant early when the Blue Raiders vaulted to a 21-3 lead.
After Kevin Byard forced a fumble that was recovered by Trey Wafford, Grammer connected with Batties for an 18-yard touchdown. Cody Clark's point after provided a 7-0 lead with 5:10 remaining in the first quarter.
It would be the beginning of a big day for Batties.
FIU came back with a 43-yard field goal from Austin Taylor on its next drive to pull to within 7-3 with 3:46 remaining in the quarter.
Grammer threw his second touchdown of the quarter as Middle Tennessee answered on its next drive. Shane Tucker hauled in a pass out of the backfield and sprinted 28 yards to paydirt. Clark's extra point was once again true and the Blue Raiders owned a 14-3 lead with 1:37 to play in the opening frame.
Everything was clicking for the Blue Raiders. The defense held the Golden Panthers to just nine yards and no first downs in the first 15 minutes.
Grammer stayed hot, finding Batties for a 37-yard score on the Blue Raiders' first possession of the second quarter. It was Grammer's third touchdown pass and Batties' second scoring reception of the game and gave MT a seemingly commanding 21-3 cushion.
Suddenly, momentum shifted as FIU scored 14 unanswered points in the final 3:03 of the half to pull to within 21-17. The Golden Panthers' momentum ran into the second half as they scored two touchdowns in the 7:36 of the third quarter to go ahead 31-21 on the strength of 28 unanswered points.
Bryson finally stopped the FIU run when he pounded in from the 10 to pull the Blue Raiders to within 31-28 to cap a quick, three-play, 45-yard scoring drive with 6:17 remaining in the quarter.
In a game where each possession became critical, FIU came right back on its next drive and capped an 11-play, 85-yard drive when Anthon Samuel rushed in from the 2 to push the advantage back to 10, 38-28.
MT will return to action when it plays host to Florida Atlantic in the final home game of the season Saturday. Kickoff is 6 p.m.
MT POSTGAME NOTES
CAPTAINS: Today's game captains were OL Josh Chester, DE Shubert Bastien, and TE Tyler Barron.
WHATLEY PASSES MOSTILLER: With 149 all-purpose yards today, senior Reggie Whatley surpassed Demetric Mostiller for 11th place on the all-time list. Whatley now has 3,500 career yards and is 100 yards shy of taking over 10th place from Gerald Anderson (3,599 yards).
BYARD STRIKES AGAIN: Junior Kevin Byard recorded his seventh forced or gained turnover of the season with a forced fumble early against FIU. Byard now has five interceptions and two forced fumbles on the season. In 35 career games played, Byard now has forced or gained 20 turnovers (14 INTs, 5 FF, 1 FR).
CAREER DAY FOR BATTIES: Junior Ed Batties, who had not recorded a catch in his previous two games combined, turned in a career performance at FIU. Batties hauled in eight passes for a career-best 110 yards and two touchdowns. It marks just the second 100-yard receiving game by a Blue Raider this season (Devin Clarke 106 yards vs USM).
WHATLEY SECOND: With 135 kickoff return yards against FIU, senior Reggie Whatley ran his career total to 1,803 yards. That figure surpasses Eric Russell (2010-11) for second on the all-time list.
QUICK HITTERS: QB Austin Grammer tossed a career-high three touchdown passes … RB Shane Tucker has now scored 15 touchdowns in 15 career games played … OL Jaylen Hunter made his first career start today … Shubert Bastien, Christian Henry and Leighton Gasque played in their team leading 47th career game today… Isaiah Anderson, Kevin Byard and Darius Johnson all made their 35th straight start to lead the Raiders … MT's TD in the third quarter was its first third quarter points since Sept. 26 at ODU … Sean O'Kane registered a career long 68-yard punt late in third quarter.
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