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3rd Quarter Report
Only one more quarter stands between Middle Tennessee and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a 31-24 lead against UTEP.
Middle Tennessee have yet to string together two consecutive wins, but this may be their chance. For now, things are looking good for they.
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Halftime Report
Only two more quarters stand between Middle Tennessee and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. After two quarters, neither squad has the match in the bag, but Middle Tennessee leads 24-21 over UTEP.
Middle Tennessee have yet to string together two consecutive wins, but this may be their chance. We'll see if they can pull it off.
Preview
1st Quarter Report
Only three more quarters stand between Middle Tennessee and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. Sitting on a score of 14-7, they have looked like the better team, but there's still three more quarters to play.
Middle Tennessee have yet to string together two consecutive wins, but this may be their chance. For now, things are looking good for they.
Preview
Middle Tennessee is 3-0 against UTEP since November of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will be playing at home against the UTEP Miners at 2:00 p.m. ET at Johnny (Red) Floyd Stadium. UTEP took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Middle Tennessee, who comes in off a win.
After a disappointing seven points in their last matchup, Middle Tennessee made sure to put some points up on the board against FIU on Saturday. Middle Tennessee blew past FIU, posting a 40-6 victory at home.
Nicholas Vattiato was on fire: he threw for 275 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72% of his passes.
Meanwhile, UTEP scored first but ultimately less than Western Kentucky in their matchup last Saturday. They took a 21-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hilltoppers. UTEP has struggled against Western Kentucky recently, as their contest last Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
The losing side was boosted by Kelly Akharaiyi, who picked up 141 receiving yards and a touchdown. Akharaiyi was no stranger to the big play, connecting with a big catch that went for 62 yards.
Middle Tennessee's victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for UTEP, they bumped their record down to 3-7 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
While only Middle Tennessee took care of their fans the last time they played, both teams pleased bettors by covering the spread. As for their next game, Middle Tennessee is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 7.5 points. This contest will be UTEP's sixth straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 3-2 against the spread).
Middle Tennessee beat UTEP 24-13 in their previous matchup back in October of 2022. Does Middle Tennessee have another victory up their sleeve, or will UTEP turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
