The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders traveled to Alabama to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks for Week 9 college football action on Wednesday. Tyler Huff was the starting quarterback for the Gamecocks, while Nicholas Vattiato made plays under center for the Blue Raiders.
The Gamecocks entered this game as heavy favorites (-20.5 points). And though they lead at halftime 14-10, it hasn't been convincing. However, their offense more than lived up in the second half, scoring 28 points while conceding only 10, as they landed a 42-20 blowout victory.
Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State: Box score
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders stats: Passing, rushing and more
Jacksonville State Gamecocks stats: Passing, rushing and more
Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State Game Summary
Jacksonville State capitalizes on strong rushing to take a 42-20 win over Middle Tennessee.
1st Quarter:
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders struck first:
12:50: N. Vattiato threw a 61-yard touchdown pass to H. Willis, capping a quick four-play, 75-yard drive. Z. Rankin added the extra point.
Score: Middle Tennessee 7, Jacksonville State 0.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks responded quickly:
10:58: T. Huff ran for a 49-yard touchdown, finishing a six-play, 75-yard drive. G. Rippa added the extra point.
Score: Middle Tennessee 7, Jacksonville State 7.
Middle Tennessee regained the lead with a field goal.
5:38: Z. Rankin hit a 47-yard field goal to end a 10-play, 46-yard drive.
Score: Middle Tennessee 10, Jacksonville State 7.
Jacksonville State took the lead before the quarter ended.
1:02: A. Paul ran for a four-yard touchdown, finishing a 12-play, 75-yard drive. G. Rippa added the extra point.
Score: Jacksonville State 14, Middle Tennessee 10.
2nd Quarter:
Both teams couldn't score in the quarter.
3rd Quarter:
Jacksonville State extended their lead:
13:59: T. Huff connected with M. Pettway for a seven-yard touchdown after a four-play, 75-yard drive. Gippa's extra point was good.
Score: Jacksonville State 21, Middle Tennessee 10.
Middle Tennessee responded with a field goal:
9:13: Z. Rankin kicked a 41-yard field goal to cap an eight-play, 52-yard drive.
Score: Jacksonville State 21, Middle Tennessee 13.
Jacksonville State struck again:
5:34: T. Huff ran for a two-yard touchdown, finishing a nine-play, 75-yard drive. G. Rippa added the extra point.
Score: Jacksonville State 28, Middle Tennessee 13.
Jacksonville State added another touchdown:
0:14: T. Stewart scored on a one-yard run after a seven-play, 63-yard drive. G. Rippa added the extra point.
Score: Jacksonville State 35, Middle Tennessee 13.
4th Quarter:
Middle Tennessee cut into the lead:
11:33: N. Vattiato threw a four-yard touchdown pass to M. Butler, finishing an eight-play, 75-yard drive. Z. Rankin added the extra point.
Score: Jacksonville State 35, Middle Tennessee 20.
Jacksonville State sealed the game with a final score:
6:11: A. Paul ran for a 26-yard touchdown after an eight-play, 75-yard drive. G. Rippa added the extra point.
Final Score: Jacksonville State 42, Middle Tennessee 20.
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