MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee football could not keep pace with New Mexico State on Saturday afternoon in Floyd Stadium, falling 36-21 in the program's final home game of the 2024 season.
The Blue Raiders (3-8, 2-5 CUSA) put themselves in a bad position early when a Nicholas Vattiato quick pass came in too high for Holden Willis on MTSU's first drive. The tight end was able to get a hand on the throw, which batted the ball in the air, resulting in a NMSU defensive back snagging the ball and sprinting 30 yards for an interception touchdown that gave the Aggies (3-8, 2-5 CUSA) an early 7-0 lead.