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Ryan Gagliano’s 4 TDs Power Middle Tennessee Past Delaware 33-30 in Conference USA Showdown
Gagliano threw for 291 yards and three scores as the Blue Raiders overcame eight lead changes and sealed the win with a late interception.
On Tuesday, Middle Tennessee rallied past Delaware 33-30 at Floyd Stadium, with quarterback Roman Gagliano throwing for 291 yards and three touchdowns to secure the Blue Raiders' first Conference USA win.
The contest featured eight lead changes, with Delaware taking a 30-26 advantage in the fourth quarter after Tyler Bell, quarterback, threw a 23-yard touchdown to Kaderris Roberts while playing without starting quarterback Nick Minicucci.
Trailing late, Gagliano orchestrated a 10-play, 93-yard drive, connecting with Neo Clifton for a 14-yard touchdown with 3:06 remaining. Koraun Perdue added four catches for 103 yards and a score, while Bryce Williams sealed the win with an interception.
The Blue Raiders improve to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in Conference USA play, while Delaware falls to 2-4 and 0-2 in conference matchups before hosting Missouri State next Tuesday.
This marks the fourth all-time meeting between these programs, following Delaware's 31-28 victory last year, and SportsLine's model favored the Over on the 48.5-point total as the teams combined for 63 points.