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MT Rally: Gagliano Leads Comeback Over Delaware
15 Oct
Summary
- Roman Gagliano led a crucial fourth-quarter drive for a win.
- Middle Tennessee rallied from a deficit to defeat Delaware.
- The game-winning touchdown occurred with just over three minutes remaining.
Middle Tennessee achieved a remarkable 33-30 comeback victory against the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens on Tuesday night. Quarterback Roman Gagliano was the star of the game, contributing 291 passing yards and three touchdowns, alongside a rushing score. The Blue Raiders found themselves trailing 30-26 in the final quarter but refused to yield.
Gagliano then spearheaded a decisive 10-play, 93-yard drive, culminating in a 14-yard touchdown pass to Neo Clifton with just 3:06 left on the clock. Delaware, playing without their usual starting quarterback, put up a strong fight, with Tyler Bell throwing for 306 yards and two touchdowns in his stead. The game was a back-and-forth affair, featuring significant plays from both offenses throughout.
Key contributions from Middle Tennessee's offense included Neo Clifton with four catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns, and Koraun Perdue, who had four receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown. Despite a late surge from Delaware, Middle Tennessee's resilience and Gagliano's leadership secured the win.
