Western Kentucky University Athletics said WKU football lost to Middle Tennessee, 51-42, Saturday, Nov. 7, at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Hilltoppers tied the game late before Middle Tennessee won in the final seconds, according to the announcement.
WKU trailed 21-13 at halftime and 28-13 after Middle Tennessee scored on the first play of the second half, the announcement said. The Hilltoppers answered with touchdowns by Moussa Barry and Ajay Allen, then cut the deficit to seven in the fourth quarter on a pass from Rodney Tisdale Jr. to Quincy Burroughs and a two-point conversion.
Tisdale tied the score at 42 with a five-yard run and 31 seconds left, according to WKU Athletics. Middle Tennessee then made a 48-yard field goal with one second remaining; on WKU’s final play, the Blue Raiders recovered a fumble in the end zone for the final touchdown.
The loss left WKU 3-6 overall and 2-3 in Conference USA, while Middle Tennessee improved to 5-4 and 3-2, the announcement said. WKU had 497 yards of total offense, including 238 rushing yards; Ajay Allen led the team with 116 rushing yards and a touchdown.
