Gusty call off in fourth quarter for Derek Mason, MTSU football in win at FIU
Coach Derek Mason made a gutsy call for MTSU football and it worked in a 26-23 win over FIU on Oct. 20.
In a dramatic fourth-quarter play, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) football coach Derek Mason made a bold decision that ultimately led to the Blue Raiders' 26-23 victory over FIU on October 20. After allowing the visiting team to score a touchdown and narrow the gap to three points, Mason chose to keep possession with just over a minute left on the clock.
The gamble paid off when Roman Gagliano connected with Cam Lacy on a 25-yard completion, extending the drive and giving MTSU the opportunity to run down the clock. Mason explained his reasoning, stating, "We didn't want to give it back to them. We wanted to move the chains." The Blue Raiders capitalized on the opportunity, securing the win and improving their Conference USA record to 2-1. With five games remaining, MTSU is now just two victories away from bowl eligibility.
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