MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Interstat) — Florida International erupted for 56 points to defeat Middle Tennessee 56-30 on Saturday at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium. Quarterback Joe Pesansky led the Golden Panthers, throwing for 257 yards and four touchdowns while adding another score on the ground. The Golden Panthers broke the game open with a 21-point second quarter, turning a close contest into a rout. The Blue Raiders’ Nicholas Vattiato threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns in the loss. The victory improves Florida International to 4-5, while Middle Tennessee falls to 1-8.