Final
• Murfreesboro, TN
Missouri State stunned the Blue Raiders in Murfreesboro, extending Middle Tennessee's troubling home skid after previously falling to Austin Peay at Floyd Stadium.
Matchup
Recap
Missouri State edged Middle Tennessee 22-20 in a back-and-forth thriller that featured five lead changes. The Bears leaned on a balanced attack with quarterback Deuce Bailey contributing both a rushing touchdown and a 20-yard TD pass to Ronnel Johnson. Middle Tennessee's Nicholas Vattiato connected twice with Cam'ron Lacy for touchdowns, including a 52-yard strike, but Yousef Obeid's 29-yard field goal with 4:19 remaining proved to be the difference maker.
Key Players
CAM'RON LACY
WR
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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SO
114 Receiving Yards
2 Receiving Touchdowns
52 Receiving Long
NICHOLAS VATTIATO
QB
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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SR
267 Passing Yards
2 Passing Touchdowns
140.5 Passer Rating
JEKAIL MIDDLEBROOK
RB
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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SO
93 Rushing Yards
5.5 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
17 Rushing Attempts
YOUSEF OBEID
K
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Missouri State Bears
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SO
3 Field Goals Made (Detailed)
4 Field Goals Attempted (Detailed)
39 Field Goal Long (Detailed)
RONNEL JOHNSON
WR
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Missouri State Bears
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JR
69 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdowns
5 Receptions
DEUCE BAILEY
QB
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Missouri State Bears
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FR
278 Passing Yards
1 Passing Touchdowns
1 Rushing Touchdowns
