Blue Raider Football
MTSU Football Staff Shifts
Story by Matthew Giffin / Contributing Writer MTSU Football head coach Rick Stockstill announced the hiring of a former Blue Raider player as the new wide receiver coach and made some changes to the coaching staff positions on Tuesday. The new coach, Shane Tucker, played for Stockstill from 2013 to 2017 as a do-it-all offensive …
Offensive Linemen Headline Blue Raider’s Signing Class
Story by Calvin White / Contributing Writer MTSU welcomed 14 new signees to its 2022 recruiting class on national signing day. A Blue Raider signing class that saw most of its signees come via the transfer portal has head coach Rick Stockstill excited about this year’s recruiting class. “I’m fired up about this year’s class,” …
Blue Raiders blast Toledo in Bahamas Bowl
Story by Elisha Nelson / Contributing Writer The Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders (7-6, 5-4 C-USA) triumphed over the Toledo Rockets (7-6, 5-3 MAC) in Friday’s win in the Bahamas Bowl. The Blue Raiders offense ended the first quarter with a 14-play drive conducted by true freshman quarterback Nicholas Vattiato, resulting in a touchdown …
Blue Raiders fall short in home finale
Story by Elisha Nelson / Contributing Writer Middle Tennessee State University (5-6, 3-4 C-USA) dropped their final game at home to Old Dominion (5-6, 4-3 C-USA) on Saturday after their late-game effort was stopped short. Freshman quarterback Nicholas Vattiato started once again for the injured Chase Cunningham, with the Blue Raiders offense looking to capitalize …
Blue Raiders Seek Bowl Eligibility
Story by Elisha Nelson / Contributing Writer The Blue Raiders are a step away from their first bowl appearance since 2018, and on Saturday they could make that happen with a win over Old Dominion in its final home game. After the Monarch’s newfound success with QB Hayden Wolff with wins over Florida International (47-24) …
BLUE RAIDERS DOMINATE ON DEFENSE AGAINST FIU
Story by Matthew Giffin / Contributing Writer Middle Tennessee State University (5-5, 3-3 Conference USA) made a strong showing against Florida International University (1-9, 0-6 C-USA) in a 50-10 blowout at home Saturday afternoon in the annual “Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces” game. The Blue Raiders are bouncing back late in the season after …