Derek Mason pulled off a gutsy move on October 20 in Miami, and it sealed a 26-23 victory for Middle Tennessee State over FIU. The man put it all on the line, and his risk delivered a win for the Blue Raiders.
Fourth Quarter Drama, High Stakes Win
This wasn’t some easy cruise for MTSU. FIU clawed back in the fourth quarter, dropping a touchdown that cut MTSU’s lead down to just three points. That’s gut-check time for any team. With 6:06 left on the clock in regulation, the Blue Raiders got the ball back, facing down a very real threat. But Mason’s gamble, whatever it was, paid off. This victory pushed MTSU’s season record to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in Conference USA. Meanwhile, FIU dropped to 3-4 overall and 1-2 in conference play after the tough loss.
That’s the kind of high-pressure win that can define a season. Mason’s decision to go for it paid dividends, and MTSU walked out of Miami with a hard-fought W.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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