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A MTSU helmet with Salute to Service decals rests on the ground before a matchup with Florida International, at Floyd Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025.

Live coverage: MTSU football searches for first conference win against FIU

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • November 8, 2025
Live updates from Middle Tennessee's salute to service game against CUSA foe Florida International.
MTSU linebacker Muaaz Byard celebrates after a third-down stop in a game against Jax State at Floyd Stadium on Oct. 29, 2025.

The Other Sideline: Previewing MTSU football’s week 11 opponent

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • November 6, 2025
Kevin Barral of the Paws Up Podcast gives an inside look at Florida International, one of the top rushing teams in CUSA
Offensive line coach and retired NFL lineman Kendall Simmons coaches up his position group during a fall camp practice at Floyd Stadium on August 5, 2025.

MTSU offensive line coach steps away midseason

Brett Walker, Co-sports editor • November 4, 2025
Kendall Simmons, the Blue Raiders' offensive line coach, is stepping away for personal reasons amidst Middle Tennessee's 2025 season.
MTSU outside linebacker Reggie Johnson celebrates a tackle for loss in a game against Jax State at Floyd Stadium on Oct. 29, 2025.

MTSU football: Who’s over and under achieving for the Blue Raiders

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • November 2, 2025
With MTSU football reaching the back third of its schedule, five things have jumped out as over performing or underachieving for the 1-7 Blue Raiders.
MTSU linebacker Muaaz Byard watches over the Jax State offense pre-snap in a game at Floyd Stadium on Oct. 29, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU football falls to Jacksonville State in final weeknight game of 2025

Ephraim Rodenbach and Rusty Miller • October 30, 2025
The best photos from the Blue Raiders’ 24-21 loss to the Gamecocks.
Jax State's Jaheim Jenkins breaks up a pass intended for MTSU's Nahzae Cox during a game at Floyd Stadium, on Oct. 29, 2025.

MTSU football falls to Jax State in fourth straight one-score loss

Brett Walker, Co-sports editor • October 29, 2025
Middle Tennessee's loss marks its fourth consecutive conference defeat by a single possession this year and eliminates the Blue Raiders from bowl eligibility.
MTSU outside linebacker Reggie Johnson shows pressure during a game Missouri State at Floyd Stadium on Oct. 8, 2025.

The Other Sideline: Previewing MTSU football’s week 10 opponent

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • October 28, 2025
Austin Tackett of Jacksonville State’s The Chanticleer gives an inside look at the reigning Conference USA champion Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
Jax State running back Cam Cook races towards the endzone in a game against Liberty at AmFirst Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025.

Don’t get Cook’d. How MTSU football plans to stop the nation’s leading rusher

Brett Walker, Co-sports editor • October 28, 2025
The Blue Raiders will welcome running back Cam Cook and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks into Floyd Stadium on Wednesday night.
MTSU cornerback Jackson Lowe presses KSU's Lyndon Ravare in a game against Kennesaw State at Fifth Third Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025.

Career performance paired with penalties derail MTSU football in loss to Delaware

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • October 22, 2025
The Blue Raiders drop their fourth straight game and remain winless in Conference USA play.
MTSU offensive lineman Otto Janse Van Rensburg gets hyped ahead of a game against Kennesaw State at Fifth Third Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025.

MTSU football takes on Delaware for the first time since 1978

Brett Walker, Co-sports editor • October 22, 2025
Live updates from Middle Tennessee’s Weekday Conference USA clash with the Fightin' Blue Hens.
MTSU's Nahzae Cox celebrates after a catch in a game against Kennesaw State at Fifth Third Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025.

The Other Sideline: Previewing MTSU football’s week 9 opponent

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • October 21, 2025
Kevin Tresolini of Delaware Online gives an inside look at the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, a new member of Conference USA.
MTSU's Nick Vattiato delivers a pass against Marshall, at Floyd Stadium on Sept. 20, 2025.

‘If you don’t throw, you don’t know’: Why MTSU football’s pass heavy offense is struggling

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • October 20, 2025
While sitting third in Conference USA in passing yards, the Blue Raiders' offense is tied for last with 17 points per game.
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