November 8, 2025 – Middle Tennessee’s losing streak reached eight games as the Blue Raiders fell 56-30 to FIU at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro. The defeat dropped Middle Tennessee to 1-8 overall and 0-5 in conference play as offensive struggles continued to plague the home team.

Vattiato Finds Success Through the Air

Nicholas Vattiato provided one of the few bright spots for Middle Tennessee, completing 26 of 37 passes for 242 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. The quarterback connected with Jekail Middlebrook on a 48-yard touchdown in the first quarter to give the Blue Raiders an early 7-0 lead. Quarterback Comp-Att Yards TD INT Long Nicholas Vattiato 26-37 242 3 1 48 Roman Gagliano 7-16 89 1 0 60

Roman Gagliano added 89 yards and a late 60-yard touchdown to Cam’ron Lacy

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