FOOTBALL Middle Tennessee @ FAU (ASN), 11AM, Saturday, November 14

[SpaceRaider]

Game thread, links are a work in progress:

Where: FAU Stadium (capacity 29,419), 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, Florida

Television: American Sports Network (Comcast: Channel 18/1018; DirecTV: Channel 58; Dish: Channel 58; AT&T U-verse: Channel 58)

Radio: WMOT-FM (89.5), WGNS (1450 AM/100.5 FM/101.9 FM), Game 2 (102.5/94.9/95.1), PxP: Chip Walters, Analyst: Wes Counts

Streaming: Live Audio/Live Streaming

Live Stats: Live Stats

Newspapers: ,

Message Boards: FAUOwlsNest,

Blogs:

Athletic site: fausports.com, goblueraiders.com

Media Guides: FAU, Middle Tennessee

Preseason Previews: , Middle Tennessee (Orlando Sentinel #53)

Game Notes: FAU Game Notes, MT Game Notes, CUSA Game Notes

Roster: Owls, Blue Raiders

Game Previews:

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Hashtags: , #MTvsFAU, #BlueRaiders

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[TeKEraider]

Opened -5 down to -4.5.

 

[SpaceRaider]

Thought it would be much closer or even maybe the Raiders a slight dog.

 

[TeKEraider]

About where I figured. Marshall was a 4.5 point favorite too IIRC.

 

[TeKEraider]

Thought it would be much closer or even maybe the Raiders a slight dog.

Bouncing around early. Up as high as 6 and then back to 5.

 

[blueraiderJT]

The game will be on ASN (CW channel 58) here in the mid tn area. Game is at 11:00 am.

 

[RowdyAlumni]

The game will be on ASN (CW channel 58) here in the mid tn area. Game is at 11:00 am.

I'm not seeing it on the Xfinity guide?

 

[blueraiderJT]

It's on Direct TV's guide.

 

[MTFNBY5]

Sometimes it takes the Xfinity on-air guide a while to get games straight. But if it's on WNAB58 it will be on mid-state Xfinity cable.

 

[SpaceRaider]

Dnj:

Raiders show true colors

 

[SpaceRaider]

goblueraiders.com

MT VS. FAU PRESSER

 

[SpaceRaider]

Murfreesboro Post:

MT seeks first road win of season at FAU

 

[SpaceRaider]

CRS on 560 with Pogue and Big Joe

 

[SpaceRaider]

FAU Wise Guys podcast:

WISE 11.10.15: Stellar FAU Seniors Say Goodbye to FAU Stadium; Middle Tennessee Preview

 

[SpaceRaider]

FAU University Press:

Owls host Middle Tennessee in final home game of season

 

[blueraiderJT]

Those Wise Guys are a hopeful bunch.

 

[SpaceRaider]

dnj:

MT vs. FAU: Who has the edge?

5 questions for FAU beat writer


CFN:

Middle Tennessee vs. Florida Atlantic Game Preview, Prediction

 

[MTOleBlue]

Anyone going? I hope to make it up from Miami. I am considering getting tix in Sec 127. If I do i may have one extra since they are $6 each.

 

[SmithO1906]

FAU University Press:

Owls host Middle Tennessee in final home game of season

Maybe the writer of that piece should look up the difference between lost and loss

 

[SpaceRaider]

goblueraiders.com:

RAIDERS TO FACE OWLS ON SATURDAY IN BOCA RATON


GAME INFORMATION
(FULL GAME NOTES)

(GAMEDAY CENTRAL)

Hashtag: #MTvsFAU, #BlueRaiders
Twitter: MT_FB
Instagram: @MTAthletics
Facebook: Blue Raider Athletics

Game Captains: OL Darius Johnson, LB T.T. Barber, CB Jeremy Cutrer

Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
Time: 11:06 AM
Teams: Middle Tennessee (4-5) vs FAU (2-7)
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Stadium: FAU Stadium (29,419)
Weather Forecast:50% Chance of Showers, 82°
TV: American Sports Network (locally on WNAB 58)
Radio: WMOT-FM (89.5), WGNS (1450 AM/100.5 FM/101.9 FM), Game 2 (102.5/94.9/95.1)
Play-by-Play:Chip Walters
Analysis: Wes Counts

Live Audio/Live Streaming | Live Stats

SERIES HISTORY
Overall: MT leads 9-3
At Middle Tennessee: 5-2
At FAU: 4-1
At Neutral Site: 0-0
Rick Stockstill vs FAU: 8-1
Charlie Partridge vs MT: 0-1
Last MT Win: 2014 (35-34)
Last MU Win: 2007 (27-14)

 

[SpaceRaider]

dnj:

5 keys for MT vs. FAU

Home state stardom: James aims for big outing

 

[SpaceRaider]

excerpt:

...The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will travel to FAU Football Stadium to take on the Florida Atlantic Owls this Saturday afternoon in College Football action.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders were able to defeat the Marshall Thundering Herd 27-24 in 3 OT to improve to 4-5 (3-2 C-USA East) on the season. Middle Tennessee was able to outgain Marshall by a 554-515 margin and was able to overcome committing three turnovers in the victory. Leading the way for the Blue Raiders was QB Brent Stockstill who completed 34 of 56 passes for 346 yards, 3 TD and an INT. On the season, Middle Tennessee is averaging 33.8 ppg on 452.8 yards per game (315.3 passing, 137.4 rushing). Leading the way for the Blue Raiders offense has been QB Brent Stockstill who had 21 TD and 6 INT on the season while averaging 310.9 passing yards per game. WR Ed’Marques Batties has been a TD machine this season as he had hauled in 12 TD’s while averaging 86.4 receiving yards per game. WR Richie James has also been a popular target for Stockstill as he is averaging 8.1 receptions per game for 93.2 yards per game. The Blue Raiders rushing attack has been led by Desmond Anderson (10.13 att/game, 45.50 yds/game, 4 TD) and Jordan Parker (9.86 att/game, 48.14 yds/game, 4 TD). Defensively, Middle Tennessee is allowing their opponents to average 30.0 ppg on 416.3 yards per game (274.7 passing, 141.6 rushing). The Blue Raiders have committed 21 turnovers this season and have a turnover margin of minus 4. Leading the way defensively for Middle Tennessee has been LB T.T. Barber who had 68 tackles, 4.0 sacks and an INT.

The Florida Atlantic Owls were able to take a 7-0 lead after the 1st quarter but eventually fell to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 35-19, to drop to 2-7 (2-4 C-USA East) on the season. Florida Atlantic was outgained by Western Kentucky by a 509-359 margin but did manage to commit no turnovers in the loss. Leading the way for the Owls was WR Jenson Stoshak who had 101 yards and a TD on 4 receptions. On the season, Florida Atlantic is averaging 22.9 ppg on 384.4 yards per game (220.2 passing, 164.2 rushing). Florida Atlantic has been led offensively by the rushing duo of Greg Howell (12.22 att/game, 57.11 yds/game, 3 TD) and Trey Rodriguez (12.60 att/game, 77.40 yds/game, 5 TD). QB Jaquez Johnston has 6 TD’s and 3 INT on the season while averaging 142.0 passing yards per game. Jaquez Johnston has been battling a few injuries this season so back QB Jason Driskel (120.9 yds/game, 3 TD, 4 INT) has seen a fair amount of playing time. WR Jenson Stoshak is the only receiver for the Owls that is averaging more than 3 receptions per game as on the season he has 2 TDs while averaging 65.1 yards on 4.8 receptions per game. Defensively, Florida Atlantic is allowing opponents to average 30.0 ppg on 422.4 yards per game (235.9 passing, 186.5 rushing). Florida Atlantic currently has a minus 1 turnover margin on the season and is led defensively by DL Trey Hendrickson (26 tackles, 7.5 sacks) and DB Cre’von LeBlanc (34 tackles, 4 INT).

The Blue Raiders are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Owls are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game however, just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.

Middle Tennessee has one of the more dangerous offenses in the C-USA however has really struggle on the road this season going 0-4. Florida Atlantic has had a tough season finding ways to put points up on the board as they’ve had gotten great QB play by wither Jaquez Johnston or Jason Driskel. Middle Tennessee has struggled on defense however, most of the damage has come through the air which I’m not overly concerned about in this matchup with the Florida Atlantic QB situation. I think Middle Tennessee and Brent Stockstill will find success throwing the ball against the Owls defense and that they get their first road win of the season with a double-digit victory.....

 

[SpaceRaider]

Sun Sentinel:

Preview: Middle Tennessee at FAU

Underdog Dynasty:

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs FAU Owls: Preview, TV, Streaming, Start Time, Betting Line, Prediction

 

[MTFNBY5]

TV or not? My (mid-state) Comcast cable guide shows UTEP at Old Dominion for channel 1676 (where I normally get some of the games). The guide shows no FB games all day on WNAB 58. Are we on locally or not?

 

[SmithO1906]

my guide for directv has our game listed

 

[blueraiderJT]

it's on WB 58 right now

 

[blueraiderJT]

already has a fumble. SMH

 

[blueraiderJT]

TD for FAU. Injuries in the secondary are killing us. No Cutrer or KB. But the fumble caused it. Des is gonna have to protect the dang ball.

 

[SmithO1906]

THis kid is talented but he fumbles waaaaaay too much

 

[blueraiderJT]

Richie James is a rockstar! TD!

 

[SmithO1906]

Richie James is a rockstar! TD!

Dude is unreal. #FreshmanAllAmerican

 

[blueraiderJT]

1 pass and a 70 yard TD. Richie made #29 break his ankles trying to adjust on him.

 

[blueraiderJT]

Heads up play for Minter to Howard and we get a great pick.

 

[blueraiderJT]

Very tough to play in sloppy weather and it's only gonna get worse. Could see a delay within the hour.

 

[SmithO1906]

WTH is Buster doing?

 

[TeKEraider]

Hope they fix the audio at the half.

 

[blueraiderJT]

We get the ball back too. Just glad we got the lead back.

 

[TeKEraider]

Dude is unreal. #FreshmanAllAmerican

 

[blueraiderJT]

That was total miscommunication on the part of no. 83. He had no clue where he was supposed to be. Regardless, it was a stupid playcall. Just run it and control position and clock.

TT barber is launching on their RB's. Bad coverage by the DB's though. If we win this, it will be due to FAU messing up.

I stand corrected. We held them to a FG. Wish we had Cutrer.

 

[SpaceRaider]

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