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Jordan Ferguson was the player of the game after making an impact on both sides of the ball

Zeke Rankin kicked four field goals, including a 37-yarder for the go-ahead score with 2:05 left, and Middle Tennessee State beat San Diego State 25-23 on Saturday night in the Hawaii Bowl. The Blue Raiders overcame a 14-0 first-quarter deficit to turn back the Aztecs in a game that featured six lead changes.

Rick Stockstill’s Blue Raiders travel all the way to the islands for a date with the Aztecs.

San Diego State needs to rediscover its offense and be mindful of Middle Tennessee's special teams in order to realize success in EasyPost Hawaii Bowl

Last year, it was the Bahamas. This year, its Hawaii. No Group of 5 program has fared better at scoring tropical bowl destinations the last two seasons than Middle Tennessee.

Last year, it was the Bahamas. This year, it Hawaii.

  For the sixth time in the past eight seasons, Middle Tennessee State (7-5) will be participating in a post-season bowl game. To top that, the Blue Raiders are going to Hawaii for the season finale. But how did this bunch secure their ticket to the island paradise? It really involved a fundamental educational building block.   The 2022 season was a bit of a roller coaster ride for MTSU. After opening the season with a blowout loss at James Madison (44-7), the Blue Raiders reel...

Middle Tennessee State (7-5, C-USA) vs San Diego State (7-5, Mountain West), Dec. 24, 8 p.m. ET LOCATION: Honolulu TOP PLAYERS

Middle Tennessee State (7-5, C-USA) vs San Diego State (7-5, Mountain West), Dec. 24, 8 p.m. ET LOCATION: Honolulu TOP PLAYERS

The 2022 Hawaii Bowl features the 6-6 UAB Blazers against the 6-6 Miami RedHawks. Here is the 2022 Hawaii Bowl Preview.