Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders to Face Florida International at Riccardo Silva Stadium

As the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders gear up for their next football encounter, fans are keenly awaiting the face-off against the Florida International Golden Panthers at Riccardo Silva Stadium. The upcoming game promises to be a thrilling event, with both teams eager to assert their dominance on the field.

The Blue Raiders have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last game against FIU, they narrowly missed out on victory with a final score of 21-24. Despite leading in the third quarter, they couldn't hold off a late surge by the home team. This loss followed an impressive win over Marshall's Thundering Herd where they showcased offensive prowess and defensive solidity to secure a 34-24 victory.

Analyzing past performances, it's evident that Middle Tennessee has shown resilience and capability to bounce back after setbacks. Their offense was particularly effective against Marshall, accumulating 384 total yards and converting all red zone attempts into scores. However, consistency remains an issue as seen in their heavy defeat to Georgia's Bulldogs (7-49), where they struggled on both sides of the ball.

One area that stands out for improvement is third-down efficiency; during these three games, it fluctuated significantly from as high as 41 percent against Georgia to just under 31 percent versus Marshall. Additionally, while turnovers were kept low against Marshall and FAU (2 each), managing possession will be crucial going forward.

Middle Tennessee fans can expect another hard-fought battle at Riccardo Silva Stadium as their team looks to improve upon its recent performances by tightening defense and capitalizing on scoring opportunities when they arise.

The upcoming game is scheduled for October 13th at 23:30 UTC at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami, FL. Fans can catch all the action live on beIN Sports network channel number 620.