{
  "id": 14352638,
  "title": "Ryan Gagliano’s 4 TDs power Middle Tennessee past Delaware 33-30 in Conference USA showdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ryan-gaglianos-4-tds-power-middle-tennessee-past-delaware-33-30-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T02:29:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/13/ryan-gaglianos-4-tds-power-middle-tennessee-past-delaware-33-30-in-conference-usa-showdown"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee secured a 33-30 victory over Delaware in a Conference USA showdown, thanks to an impressive performance by Roman Gagliano. The quarterback completed 291 yards and threw three touchdowns, in addition to rushing for another score. Gagliano orchestrated a crucial 10-play, 93-yard drive in the fourth quarter, culminating in a 14-yard touchdown pass to Neo Clifton with just 3:06 remaining.\n\nEarlier in the game, Middle Tennessee took the lead with a 19-16 score on the first play of the second half, as Gagliano connected with Koraun Perdue on an 80-yard touchdown. Tyler Bell led Delaware's offense, throwing for 306 yards and two touchdowns, including a 33-yard pass to Josh Humes. However, Gagliano responded with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Clifton, narrowing the gap to 30-26 with 9:57 left on the clock.\n\nDelaware took a halftime lead of 30-26 after George Mullins intercepted Gagliano with 24 seconds left. In the second half, Bryson Graves connected with Bell for a 15-yard touchdown to extend Delaware's lead to 33-26. Clifton led Middle Tennessee's receiving corps with four catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns, while Perdue added another 103 yards and a score on four catches.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}