Recap - Blue Raiders Defeat Florida International 34-30
Recap - Blue Raiders Defeat Florida International 34-30
Middle Tennessee got a 230-yard performance from Benny Cunningham as a key part of its 34-30 victory over the Golden Panthers on Saturday at FIU Stadium.
The Blue Raiders were a 1-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 55.5.
Logan Kilgore completed 17 of 30 pass attempts for 267 yards for the Blue Raiders in the win. He did not throw an interception in the game.
Darian Mallary rushed for 51 yards for Florida International, while Kedrick Rhodes added 47 yards. Jake Medlock threw for 380 yards for the Golden Panthers, while receivers Glenn Coleman and Willis Wright had 115 and 109 yards respectively.
Florida International lost the offensive yardage battle to Middle Tennessee 523-522 yards in Saturday's game. Middle Tennessee had more first downs as that total ended up 29-27.
Middle Tennessee led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 32:32/27:28 split in that important category.
Middle Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Mississippi State. Florida International will aim to get back on the winning track at Troy.
