Clash at Johnny Red Floyd Stadium: Florida Atlantic Owls Take on Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in Football Showdown

As the Florida Atlantic Owls prepare to face the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and past performances will be critical factors. The Owls have had a mixed season with five wins and seven losses, showing both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last outing against the Blue Raiders, the Owls struggled defensively, allowing 49 points while scoring 21. This result was a departure from their previous performance against the Panthers where they dominated with 52 points to seven. In that game, their rushing attack was particularly effective, amassing 281 yards with an average of nearly five yards per carry and securing five touchdowns on the ground.

The passing game has also been a bright spot for the Owls; in their victory over UAB Blazers, they managed an efficient aerial assault with three touchdowns through the air. Their quarterback posted a passer rating of over 160 and maintained an average of nearly eight yards per attempt.

However, consistency has been elusive for Florida Atlantic. Against UTEP Miners, despite generating over 300 total yards of offense and maintaining possession for almost half of the game time, turnovers proved costly as they fumbled five times but were fortunate to lose only one.

The venue could play a significant role in this matchup. The Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could energize or intimidate visiting teams. The Owls will need to maintain focus amidst this environment if they are to improve upon their last performance here.

Fans looking forward to supporting Florida Atlantic can mark their calendars for November 19th at 20:30 UTC when these two teams clash once again. For those unable to attend in person at Murfreesboro's iconic stadium, ESPN+ will broadcast all the action live as it unfolds on Saturday night football.