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View from the Floyd Stadium stands of MTSU's new turf on June 10, 2025.

Home turf: How MTSU’s new playing surface can benefit Blue Raider football

Brett Walker, Sports editor • June 11, 2025
Players and coaches hit the new turf for the first time this week.
The sun beams down on MTSU's senior day during pregame warmups at Floyd Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024.

On the clock: Four Blue Raiders enter the 2025 NFL Draft

Willie Phaler, Reporter • April 24, 2025
Holden Willis, Brody Butler, Alex Williams and Ethan Ellis look to become the next Blue Raiders to enter the NFL.
An inside look at the MTSU long snapper chasing his NFL dreams

An inside look at the MTSU long snapper chasing his NFL dreams

Brett Walker, Sports editor • April 22, 2025
After five seasons at Middle Tennessee, Alabama native Brody Butler has his eyes set on going pro.
Quarterback Nick Vattiato goes under center during the Blue Raider Showcase at Floyd Stadium on April 12, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU football’s ‘Blue Raider Showcase’

Myles Valrie, Staff photographer • April 14, 2025
Photos from Middle Tennessee's final spring practice of 2025.
MTSU tight end Hunter Tipton celebrates a touchdown during the Blue Raider Showcase at Floyd Stadium on April 12, 2025.

Three takeaways from MTSU football’s spring showcase

Brett Walker and Willie Phaler • April 12, 2025
What we learned from MTSU's final spring practice of 2025.
Chris Massaro (left) stands with head MTSU football coach Derek Mason (middle) and university president Sidney McPhee (right) during Mason's introductory press conference at the MTSU Student Union on Dec. 6, 2023.

MTSU athletic director Chris Massaro to serve on College Football Playoff Selection Committee

Brett Walker, Sports editor • March 4, 2025
Massaro will join the College Football Playoff Selection Committee for his three-year term in the spring.
Reed Blankenship commands the defense and sets them up in position on Nov. 2, 2018, in Floyd Stadium.

MTSU alum Reed Blankenship captures Super Bowl title

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter • February 9, 2025
Blankenship's Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX.
Middle Tennessee football runs out of the tunnel on Nov. 23, 2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

MTSU football releases 2025 season schedule

Brett Walker, Sports editor • February 6, 2025
The Blue Raiders will kick off the season at Floyd Stadium on Aug. 30 against Austin Peay and wrap up regular season play on Nov. 29 on the road at New Mexico State.
MTSU offensive line coach Kendall Simmons during a homecoming game against Duke in Floyd Stadium on Sep. 21, 2024.

Kendall Simmons reflects on life and NFL career

Brett Walker, Sports editor • February 4, 2025
MTSU’s offensive line coach remembers his strides and struggles.
MTSU safety Reed Blankenship stuffs the Florida Atlantic running back short of the first down marker on Sep. 29, 2018, in Floyd Stadium.

MTSU alum Reed Blankenship to play in Super Bowl LIX

Willie Phaler, Reporter • February 4, 2025
Sunday marks former Middle Tennessee State University safety Reed Blakenship’s second appearance in the Super Bowl, as the Blue Raider heads to New Orleans to compete in the 59th edition of the big game.  
Brandon Buckner takes a moment to pray before kickoff, 9-7-2024.

Sidelines rewind 2024: The best photos from MTSU football

Brett Walker, Sports editor • December 13, 2024
Look back on the MTSU Blue Raiders football season with the best Sidelines photos.
Nick Vattiato fires a pass over a leaping Aggie defender, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Where does MTSU land on a ranking of all 134 college football teams? Hint: It’s not good.  

Brett Walker • December 5, 2024
How bad did Middle Tennessee football struggle through its first season in the Derek Mason era?
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