MTSU to the NFL? Where Blue Raiders rank ahead of 2026 draft

Brett Walker, Managing editor • April 23, 2026

See where the Blue Raiders land in The Athletic’s latest NFL Draft guide.

MTSU salutes vets with game day festivities ahead of Veterans’ Day

Graham Thompson, Reporter • November 11, 2025

MTSU’s Salute to Veterans & Armed Forces gameday celebrates its 43rd anniversary.

Photo gallery: MTSU campus, week of Oct. 6

Sidelines Photographers • October 12, 2025

See the best photos from a busy week on campus — including a midweek football game, Halloween events and a mystery book sale.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Turnovers and trenches: A ballad of MTSU’s offensive struggles 

Brett Walker • December 3, 2024

Feature Photo by Paige Mast Story by Brett Walker For the third straight week, Middle Tennessee’s offense started hot.   MTSU made quick work of Louisiana Tech’s defense on...

Breaking: Top MTSU wide receiver to enter transfer portal

Brett Walker • December 1, 2024

Feature Photo by Myles Valrie  Story by Brett Walker  MTSU wide receiver Omari Kelly intends to enter the transfer portal according to ESPN senior writer Pete Thamel.   Kelly finished...

MTSU’s season ends with 35-24 loss to FIU

Brett Walker • November 30, 2024

Feature Photo by Myles Valrie Story by Brett Walker In the early heat of August, Middle Tennessee State University prepped for a new era of football.   Signs, commercials and inflatables...

MTSU football senior day photo gallery

Brett Walker, Sports editor • November 27, 2024

The best photos from senior day 2024