The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-5, 1-3) couldn’t muster the offense to defeat the Marshall Thundering Herd and fell in their annual Blackout game by a final score of 38-10 in Murfreesboro.
The loss was not the only negative part of the night, as star receiver Richie James left with an injury that could likely be season-ending. James was one of the few bright spots on the night, reeling in five passes for 37 yards and a touchdown.
Middle Tennessee has some things to work on during their upcoming bye week, with turnovers and offensive stalling hurting the team more than ever. The defense is not without fault either, as they must find a way to consistently get the ball back into the offenses hand. Look for this team to hit the ground running at practice on Sunday and begin work on their final four games of the season.
Check out some of our best shots from the night below:
Middle Tennessee lost 38-10 in the annual Blackout game against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/ MTSU Sidelines).
Captains Canon Rooker, Mike Minter and Terrelle West meet at midfield against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines)
MTSU struggled with stopping the aerial attack against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/ MTSU Sidelines).
Safety Javonte Moffatt makes open field against wide receiver Marcell Williams against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines).
Middle Tennessee had success stopping the running game against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes /MTSU Sidelines).
Richie James completes a reception against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines).
Richie James had MTSU’s only touchdown of the night against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/ MTSU Sidelines).
John Urzua is sacked by cornerback C. J. Reavis against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines).
Richie James celebrates his touchdown against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines).
John Urzua scans the field for a receiver against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines).
John Urzua winds up for a pass against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines).
John Urzua throws a pass to the flat against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines).
Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines
Matt Bonadies punts the ball downfield against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Andrew Brown/MTSU Sidelines).
Tyler King runs the ball into the end zone in MT’s game against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Andrew Brown/ MTSU Sidelines).
Chase Litton throws the ball downfield in MT’s game against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Andrew Brown/MTSU Sidelines).
Chase Litton throws the ball downfield in MT’s game against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN (Andrew Brown/MTSU Sidelines).
Feature Photo by Erin Douglas
Story by Willie Phaler
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