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Middle Tennessee State football cashed in on a stunning upset win over No. 25 Miami on Saturday, and now it can enjoy cashing a check.
MTSU beat Miami 45-31 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, triggering one of the marquee upsets by a Group of Five team this season — and a signature win for veteran coach Rick Stockstill.
MTSU, which had been 0-23 against Top 25 opponents, received $1.5 million to play the game, according to a copy of the game contract obtained by the USA TODAY Sports Network. As part of the deal, Miami also paid the Blue Raiders program $40,000 in travel expenses.
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MTSU (3-1) earned its hefty payday by controlling Miami (2-2) throughout, delivering a gut punch to first-year Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal (on his 52nd birthday no less).
The Blue Raiders led 24-10 at halftime and outgained Miami, 507-367.
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