Middle Tennessee State football will try to break into the Conference USA win column at home vs. Florida International on Nov. 8.

Here’s what to watch when FIU visits Middle Tennessee State: This will be the third time in three years that MTSU quarterback Nicholas Vattiato will face FIU counterpart Keyone Jenkins. So far, they are 1-1 against each other.

Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. EST. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats Middle Tennessee Offense Overall: 326.9 yards per game (112th in FBS) Passing: 241.

MTSU lost a four-point lead late and dropped a 24-21 decision to Jacksonville State in a Conference USA midweek game Oct. 29.

Notre Dame's addition amplifies a presumed gauntlet for Auburn under the SEC's new scheduling model. The Tigers are hosting Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas A&M in 2027, as well as traveling to Texas. In 2028, they'll make a quartet of daunting road trips, heading to Alabama, Florida, Georgia and LSU.