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MTSU Football Suffers Sixth Straight Loss to FIU

11/9/2025

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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) football lost to Florida International University (FIU) 56-30 on November 8, marking their sixth straight defeat.
MTSU led 7-0 but fell behind after two fumbles allowed FIU to score.
Despite a brief comeback, MTSU was outscored 35-13 in the second half.
Quarterback Nick Vattiato threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns, while FIU's Joe Pesansky passed for 257 yards and four touchdowns.
MTSU's next game is against Western Kentucky on November 15.

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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) football lost to Florida International University (FIU) 56-30 on November 8, marking their sixth straight defeat.
MTSU led 7-0 but fell behind after two fumbles allowed FIU to score.
Despite a brief comeback, MTSU was outscored 35-13 in the second half.
Quarterback Nick Vattiato threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns, while FIU's Joe Pesansky passed for 257 yards and four touchdowns.
MTSU's next game is against Western Kentucky on November 15.