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Javonte Moffatt keeps his eyes in the backfield before the snap on Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Football: MTSU players sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents

CIM Digital April 28, 2020

Two former MTSU football players that went undrafted in this year's 2020 NFL Draft have signed with teams during the post-draft undrafted free agents cycle. Jovante Moffatt and Tyshun Render were signed...

MTSU Football Honors, Remembers Brandon Archer After Tragic Drowning

MTSU Football Honors, Remembers Brandon Archer After Tragic Drowning

CIM Digital September 4, 2019

Story by Megan Cole / Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of MT Athletic Communications  Many say they will miss his smile, how friendly he was or his willingness to help anyone who needed it. Family, friend,...

Chaton Mobley rushes for 198 yards against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for a career high on Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Football: Blue Raiders top WKU to snap 100 Miles of Hate losing streak

CIM Digital November 2, 2018

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines In a rivalry where the games are heart-racing shootouts with incredible endings, the 2018 edition of the 100 Miles of Hate was a breath of fresh air. At least...

(Photo by MT Athletics)

Football: Blue Raiders lose Stockstill, heart-breaker to Panthers

Sidelines October 14, 2018

Photo courtesy of MT Athletics Story by David Jones / Contributing Writer The Blue Raiders were on the road for the second week in the row as they traveled to Miami to face the Florida International...

(Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines)

Football: Blue Raiders slated as underdogs against FIU despite 2-0 conference start

CIM Digital October 11, 2018

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders have shot out of the gates in the Conference USA race. The Blue Raiders struggled early to begin the season, starting...

Gatlin Casey comes down with the game-winning two-point conversion catch to give the Blue Raiders a 25-24 lead over the FAU Owls on Sep. 29, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines)

Football: Rick Stockstill’s gutsy 2-point conversion call that shocked reigning C-USA champions

CIM Digital October 1, 2018

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines When running back Tavares Thomas' one-yard rushing touchdown put the Blue Raiders within one point of the defending C-USA champion Florida Atlantic Owls with...

Wide receiver Gatlin Casey and running back Brad Anderson celebrate following the game-winning two point conversion in their win over Florida Atlantic on Sep. 29, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines)

Football: Blue Raiders cap off upset, comeback on 2-point conversion against C-USA champs Florida Atlantic

CIM Digital September 30, 2018

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines Lane Kiffin, the second year head coach of Florida Atlantic, had not lost to a Conference USA opponent during his tenure with the Owls. That changed Saturday...

Football: Moffatt's leadership has been boost for Blue Raiders as he eyes possible return against FAU

Football: Moffatt’s leadership has been boost for Blue Raiders as he eyes possible return against FAU

Sidelines September 27, 2018

Photo and story by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders are four weeks into the season, and there has been no appearance on the field from senior safety Jovante Moffatt....

The Blue Raider defensive front lines up before the snap to stop the Georgia offense on Sep. 15, 2018, in Athens, Georgia (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Football: Blowout loss can serve as learning experience for Blue Raiders

CIM Digital September 17, 2018

Photo by David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines Before the opening kickoff, the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders won the coin toss ... and that is all they would win on Saturday. The defending SEC champs...

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines

The Monday After Report: Stockstill, defensive improvements key in ‘100 Miles of Hate’ game

CIM Digital November 13, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The return of Brent Stockstill has given the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (5-5, 3-3) new life. A 35-21 win over Charlotte on Saturday put the team one win away...

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines

The After Report: Stockstill’s return, improved running game key for match-up against 49ers

CIM Digital November 9, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-5, 2-3) are back on the winning track after their latest defeat of the University of Texas-El Paso in 30-3 fashion. This...

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines

Photos: Stockstill’s return helps snap Blue Raiders two-game skid

Sidelines November 5, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines Story by David Chamberlain / Assistant Sports Editor The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-5, 2-3) hosted the University of Texas-El Paso Miners Saturday night...

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