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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Dominate UAB Blazers at Johnny Red Floyd Stadium in American Football Showdown

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders emerged victorious with a commanding 27-3 win over the UAB Blazers at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 8-4, while the Blazers fall to a 9-3 mark.


Oct 22, 2021; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies interim head coach Lou Spanos on the sideline against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the first half at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders delivered an outstanding performance on their home turf, showcasing a balanced attack that overwhelmed the UAB Blazers. The Blue Raiders' offense was firing on all cylinders, amassing a total of 384 yards. Their passing game was particularly effective, with the quarterback completing 22 out of 29 attempts for a total of 261 yards and two touchdowns. His passer rating for the game was an exceptional 174, demonstrating his accuracy and efficiency throughout the contest.


On the ground, Middle Tennessee also made significant strides with 133 rushing yards and one touchdown that came from an impressive long run of 45 yards. This display of offensive versatility kept the Blazers' defense guessing and ultimately led to scoring opportunities which they capitalized on fully in the red zone with a perfect success rate across four attempts.


Defensively, Middle Tennessee was just as dominant. They racked up seven sacks for a loss of 64 yards against their opponents and added another interception to their tally. Their relentless pressure contributed to limiting UAB's scoring chances significantly.


Special teams also played their part; two field goals were successfully converted from within the range of twenty-nine yards each adding six points to bolster Middle Tennessee's lead.


The only touchdown scored by rushing covered more than fifty yards – it was indeed one of many highlights for Middle Tennessee fans who witnessed this game live along with over fourteen thousand attendees.


Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting home game as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are set to face off against UAB Blazers once again at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro on December first at six-thirty PM local time. This upcoming encounter will be broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one for those who wish to follow along from afar.

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