Miami came out 12 minutes late due to a lightening delay, but that didn't put a damper on their defense. Miami appeared to shut down the opening drive with a 3 and out, but the Blue raiders got aggressive and earned a 1st on 4th and short. Miami proceeded to dominate the next series, but it was all for not. A quick INT by TVD and the Blue Raiders capitalized on a FG. The next drive resulted in another quick Pick 6 by MTSU, and Miami found itself down 10-0 quickly.
After a stalled drive, Miami scored on a FG and resumed a defensive series that saw a long TD pass from MTSU.