“Obviously, the home winning streak has come to an end,” said ASU head coach Steve Roberts. “I'm not very excited about that. You have to give Middle Tennessee a whole lot of credit. They have an outstanding team and played very well.”

Middle Tennessee jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter before ASU got on the board with a 33-yard field goal from Josh Arauco with 4:58 remaining in the second quarter, then blocked a Blue Raider field goal on the final play of the half to swing the momentum in the Indians' favor heading into the locker room.

Arkansas State opened the second half by driving to the Blue Raider 15, but Middle Tennessee's Brandon Robinson intercepted a pass by ASU quarterback Corey Leonard and returned it 88 yards for a touchdown to stretch the Middle Tennessee lead to 17-3.

The Blue Raiders added a seven yard touchdown run by Desmond Gee later in the quarter, and a five yard score from DeMarco McNair to make it 31-3.

ASU made it 31-10 when Leonard connected with Levi Dejohnette for a 14-yard touchdown with 4:38 remaining, and Middle Tennessee set the final score at 38-10 when McNair scored from 48 yards out on the Blue Raiders' next possession.

ASU tailback Reggie Arnold rushed for 116 yards to lead the Indian offense, while Josh Williams led the Indian defense with nine tackles and a blocked field goal.

Arkansas State vs. Middle Tennessee Final Stats