November 23, 2024 – Middle Tennessee’s Nicholas Vattiato threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough as the Blue Raiders dropped their home finale 36-21 to New Mexico State at Floyd Stadium.
Early miscues proved costly for MTSU, including an interception returned for a touchdown in the first quarter that put them in an early 7-0 hole.
Quarterback Statistics:
| Player | Team | Comp-Att | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Vattiato | MTSU | 22-35 | 277 | 2 | 1 |
| Brandon Nunez | NMSU | 18-24 | 221 | 2 | 0 |
Holden Willis and Omari Kelly provided bright spots in the passing game, each hauling in touchdown receptions from Vattiato in the second half.
Running Back Statistics:
| Player | Team | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jekail Middlebrook | MTSU | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 0 |
| Jaiden Credle | MTSU | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 1 |
The loss drops Middle Tennessee to 3-8 overall and 2-5 in conference play, with one game remaining in their season.
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