TY Hilton News

The source of Florida International's best hope for beating MTSU will be on the field Saturday.

Receiver T.Y. Hilton, who missed all but one play against Louisiana-Lafayette last Saturday with a recurring knee injury, was cleared by team doctors Monday to resume practicing.

With a plethora of injuries this season, especially where nearly one-third of its starters are out for the season, FIU has adopted the title of a Baltimore Ravens book Next Man Up as its motto for the rest of the season.

A season that many billed as a possible breakout campaign for Florida International has instead become more of a letdown.

Troy players won the Sun Belt Conference's weekly offensive and defensive awards today.

ARKANSAS STATE: In a defensive struggle, it was the Red Wolves who came up short in a 16-10 decision at ULM last Tuesday.

MTSU football coach Rick Stockstill has announced that practices this week will be closed to the public and media.

Therea s not really anything new to say. Every week, the same FIU team shows up.

FIU was expecting a physical game against Troy on Saturday night at FIU Stadium.

When: 6 p.m. today Where: FIU Stadium, Miami Records: Troy , FIU Line: Troy by 10 On the air: TV -- none.

Paul McCall threw two touchdown passes and Florida International scored 20 unanswered second-half points to beat Western Kentucky 37-20 Saturday night and win its first game of the season.

Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson Florida International receiver T.Y. Hilton suffered a sprained knee against Western Kentucky last week.

On his first throw of the game, FIU quarterback Paul McCall found Greg Ellingson down the middle of the Hilltopper logo for a 32-yard gain.

FIU Wins, T.Y. Hilton Injured Share + Oct 11, 2009 1:18 am US/Eastern FIU Wins, T.Y. Hilton Injured The Golden Panthers' best player is sidelined with a knee injury.

F IU at Western Kentucky, 7 p.m. This is the fourth away game in five contests for the Golden Panthers .

FACTS & STATS: Site: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium -- Bowling Green, Kentucky.

USF's third consecutive 5-0 start was acknowledged by the national polls Sunday, as the Bulls are now ranked for the first time this season, No.

Frank Goodin and Trey Revell each scored three touchdowns to lead Louisiana-Monroe to a 48-35 win over Florida International on Saturday.

Too soon to cast votes for the Sun Belt's postseason awards. After only one conference game, make that way, way too soon.

FIU plays its home opener against Toledo on Saturday at FIU Stadium. After losses to Alabama and Rutgers to start the season, the Golden Panthers should match up better with a Rockets team that is more on par with them physically.