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

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...

The Cope Administration Building holds offices for top MTSU administration like the president, provost and many others. (Photo by Eliza Laugherty)

Top 10 highest-paid employees at MTSU

Eliza Laugherty, Contributing writer September 26, 2024

The head football coach, men’s basketball coach and MTSU president make the top three highest salaries on campus. Salaries, according to MTSU's salary database:  Derek Mason (head...

Nick Vattiato on a knee with training staff, 9-21-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

The three plagues of Middle Tennessee football 

Brett Walker September 24, 2024

Featured Photo by Erin Douglas  Story by Brett Walker  The first four games of Derek Mason’s tenure as the head coach of MTSU football haven’t been perfect by any stretch of the imagination.  The...

MTSU and WKU line up at the line of scrimmage, 10-15-2022. (Photo by Lucas Larkin)

Why MTSU’s rivalry with WKU is about more than just the game

Jenene Grover September 12, 2024

Feature photo by Lucas Larkin Story by Savannah Shaver and Taylor Lawson Many know MTSU and Western Kentucky University’s 70-year rivalry as the 100 Miles of Hate, but this week the schools look...

Report: Derek Mason and MTSU agree to contract

Report: Derek Mason and MTSU agree to contract

Brett Walker August 29, 2024

Featured Photo by Brett Walker  Story by Brett Walker Middle Tennessee State University and new head football coach Derek Mason agreed to a five-year deal last Thursday, according to the Daily...

Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

Key takeaways from McPhee’s 2024 State of the University Address

Aiden O'Neill, Magazine editor August 23, 2024
To start the new school year, President Sidney A. McPhee presented his annual State of the University Address Thursday morning, and university administration presented faculty awards and recognition.
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