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Running back Jocquez Bruce outruns a Panther defender against Florida International on Oct. 7, 2017, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes/MTSU Sidelines).

The Monday After Report: Blue Raiders prepare for short turnaround against Marshall

CIM Digital October 16, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-4, 1-2) have a short time to prepare for their next game, as the Marshall Thundering Herd will come into town for a primetime...

Blue Raiders show optimism for 2017 season at Media Kickoff Luncheon

Sidelines August 3, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sidelines Archives Story by Timothy Carroll / Contributing Writer The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team held their first press conference of the new season on Wednesday,...

D.J. Sanders runs after a Vanderbilt player in their 2016 match-up (Brent Beerends/ MT Athletic Communications).

Blue Raider defense ready for redemption under Shafer

CIM Digital April 6, 2017

Photo by Brent Beerends / MT Athletic Communications After a season where the defense struggled with giving up big plays, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are back on the practice field and are ready...

Video: Blue Raiders talk Christmas movies, presents, and traditions

CIM Digital December 21, 2016

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor For the second consecutive year, the Middle Tennessee football team will be playing in a Christmas Eve bowl game. After dropping last year's Bahamas Bowl to Western...

Video: Blue Raiders enjoy week of bowl prep

CIM Digital December 17, 2016

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor The Blue Raiders are just a week away until their battle with the University of Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl. The team is eager for the opportunity to hangout in Honolulu,...

The MTSU Blue Raiders defeated the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday, September 19th at the Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN (MTSU Sidelines/Meagan White).

MTSU defense stands tall in closing minutes to seal victory in Charlotte

CIM Digital November 19, 2016

Photo by Meagan White / Staff Photographer The Middle Tennessee defense was faced with an offense trying to convert on fourth down twice in under five minutes to go against Charlotte at Jerry Richardson...

Quarterback Brent Stockstill breaks collarbone, out for season

CIM Digital November 7, 2016

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders took a tough loss at home to the University of Texas-San Antonio 45-25 on Saturday. Though the negative result was felt by everyone...

MTSU defense continues to deliver in the clutch

CIM Digital November 2, 2016

Photo by Sarah Grace Taylor / Editor-in-Chief  The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders took home a hard-fought win on Saturday, defeating Florida International 42-35. Both offenses were on full display, as...

Stockstill, Sanders earn C-USA weekly awards after performances at FIU

CIM Digital October 31, 2016

Photo by Brent Beerends / MT Athletics The effects of Saturday's win against FIU continue to get better for the Blue Raiders. In addition to becoming bowl eligible, junior linebacker D.J. Sanders and...

Blue Raiders beat FIU in thriller, become bowl eligible

Blue Raiders beat FIU in thriller, become bowl eligible

CIM Digital October 29, 2016

Photo by Sarah Grace Taylor / Editor-in-Chief  Middle Tennessee (6-2, 3-1) beat Florida International University (3-6, 3-2 C-USA) Saturday night in thrilling fashion. The back-and-forth battle ended...

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