Live Updates: Miami Hurricanes vs. Middle Tennessee State

Follow along for live updates from Miami's Week 4 matchup against Middle Tennessee State.

The Miami Hurricanes have an opportunity to regain momentum against Middle Tennessee State. UM lost last week in its primetime matchup against Texas A&M.

Despite totaling 27 first downs and 175 rushing yards against the Aggies, Miami's offense was only able to produce nine points. 

This was attributed to a lack of red zone exectution and an underwhelming passing attack. Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was inconsistent, completing 21 of his 41 passes for 217 yards.

Miami's special teams also struggled against Texas A&M. Kicker Andres Borregales missed one of his five field goal attempts and had another one blocked, and defensive back Tyrique Stevenson, who handled UM's punt return duties, muffed and fumbled a punt that set the Aggies at Miami's 29-yard line. This led to Texas A&M's first touchdown of the night.

MTSU, which has won two straight contests against Colorado State and Tennessee State, is looking to pull off a season-defining upset.

The Blue Raiders are led by senior defensive end Jordan Ferguson, who leads MTSU with three sacks. The veteran pass-rusher had nine sacks last year as a junior.

Safety Teldrick Ross is also a name to watch. The defensive back is a very positionally fluid player. He lines up anywhere from the line of scrimmage to in the open field as a single-high safety.

The two teams have faced off twice, with the Blue Raiders winning both games. The most recent matchup between the schools was in 1932, when MTSU defeated Miami in a 7-0 defensive slugfest.

Follow along for live updates from All Hurricanes throughout today's contest.

Live thread for Miami vs. Middle Tennessee 

FINAL- MTSU 45, Miami 31

7:23 p.m.: The stadium has essentially cleared out with about two minutes left to play. Miami still trails 45-31. 

7:08 p.m.: Thad Franklin scores from a yard out and brings the Canes within two scores. MTSU 45, Miami 31 (Q4 6:04)

7:06 p.m.: That call is overturned and Miami will have another chance from inside the Raiders 5-yard line. 

7:05 p.m.: Thad Franklin fumbles and MTSU recovers. Blue Raiders take over with six minutes left in the game. 

7:00 p.m.: Miami's Garcia completes a pass to Jaleel Skinner who takes it to the 1-yard line.

6:52 p.m.: MTSU scores from inside the Miami 5-yard line and this one's all but over. MTSU 45, Miami 24 (Q4 6:42)

6:47 p.m.: Miami gets the ball back with just over eleven minutes on the clock down by two touchdowns. 

6:39 p.m.: Key'Shawn Smith returns the kickoff 91-yards for a Miami TD. MTSU 38, Miami 24 (Q4 14:24)

6:35 p.m.: The Blue Raiders drop a 98-yard bomb on Miami to score again. MTSU 38, Miami 17 (Q4 14:45).

6:34 p.m.: The Hurricanes are stopped on fourth and goal from the 1 yard-line. MTSU takes over at the beginning of Q4. 

6:20 p.m.: Miami's inside the 5-yard line and threatening to score. It's 2nd and goal.

6:10 p.m.: Miami's defense is coming to life. The Canes get two sacks in a row to force the MTSU punt.

6:05 p.m.: Thad Franklin punches in the score after Garcia leads the Canes down the field. Miami's creeping back, slowly. MTSU 31, Miami 17 (Q3 6:08)

6:03 p.m.: Henry Parrish leaves the field a bit shaken up.

6:01 p.m.: Miami has subbed in Jake Garcia at quarterback.

5:57 p.m.: MTSU's Cunningham air mails a pass 69-yards for a touchdown. The Blue Raiders are running away with this one. MTSU 31, Miami 10 (Q3 8:01)

5:55 pm.: Both offenses have stalled early in Q3, Miami punts for the second time in the quarter. 

5:39 p.m.: THIRD QUARTER- Miami starts with the ball to begin Q3.

HALFTIME-MTSU 24, Miami 10

MTSU-236 yards/ Miami-191 yards

MTSU-5 1st Downs/Miami-14 1st Downs

Turnovers: MTSU-1/Miami-3

Time of Possession: Miami-19:52/MTSU-10:08

Top Performers: Miami- RB Henry Parrish 12 car/49 yds, 1 rec/6yds, 1TD - MTSU-QB Chase Cunningham 7 for 13, 187 yards/1 TD (1 INT)

5:09 p.m.: The Hurricanes go for it on fourth down for a third time on the drive and convert for a touchdown on a Van Dyke pass to Henry Parrish Jr. from 6 yards out. MTSU 24, Miami 10 (Q2 1:20)

5:05 p.m.: Miami gets another fourth down conversion and then MTSU gets penalized for roughing the passer. The Canes are in the red zone again. 

4:59 p.m.: Miami converts on fourth down, play is under review. 

4:45 p.m.: The Hurricanes offense stalls again and is forced to punt. MTSU takes over at their 19-yard line. 

4:38 p.m.: QB Chase Cunningham runs in another MTSU TD. It's getting ugly in Miami Gardens, Fla. MTSU 24, Miami 3 (Q2 12:17)

4:37 p.m.: MTSU's Jaylin Lane catches a short pass and takes it 89 yards inside the Hurricane 5-yard line. 

4:32 Miami fails to convert on fourth down from six yard out. MTSU takes over at their own 6-yard line. (Q2 14:11)

4:27 p.m.: End Q1- MTSU 17, Miami 3. Miami ball to start Q2.

4:26 p.m. The Hurricanes are in the red zone and looking to score.

4:19 p.m. DJ England-Chisholm catches a strike and takes it 71 yards to the house. MTSU 17, Miami 3 (Q1 4:21)

4:17 pm.: Andy Borregales hits a 39-yard FG to put the Canes on the board. MTSU 10, Miami 3 (Q1 4:52)

4:06 pm.: Jaylan Knighton fumbles and gives MTSU possession. But the Blue Raiders give it right back by throwing a pick to Hurricanes safety Kamren Kinchens.

4:01 p.m.: Tyler Van Dyke's pass intercepted again and returned 15 yards for a touchdown by MTSU's Zaylin Woods. MTSU 10, Miami 0 (Q1 10:04)

4:00 p.m.: Miami starts their drive inside the 20-yard line.3:56 p.m.: MTSU connects on a 28-yard field goal. MTSU 3, Miami 0 (Q1 10:46)

3:53 p.m.: Tyler Van Dyke's pass is picked off and MTSU takes over inside the red zone.

3:50 p.m.: Miami receives the punt and will start their first drive at their own 11-yard line.

3:48 p.m.: Middle Tennessee State converts on fourth down and crosses into Hurricanes territory. 

3:45 p.m.: Middle Tennessee receives the opening kickoff and start their drive at their own 25-yard line.

3:09 p.m: There is an inclement weather delay at Hard Rock Stadium. Players, coaches and fans have been told to seek shelter.

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