MTSU Sidelines

On the clock: Four Blue Raiders enter the 2025 NFL Draft

Willie Phaler, Reporter • April 24, 2025

Holden Willis, Brody Butler, Alex Williams and Ethan Ellis look to become the next Blue Raiders to enter the NFL.

An inside look at the MTSU long snapper chasing his NFL dreams

Brett Walker, Sports editor • April 22, 2025

After five seasons at Middle Tennessee, Alabama native Brody Butler has his eyes set on going pro.

Photo gallery: MTSU football’s ‘Blue Raider Showcase’

Myles Valrie, Staff photographer • April 14, 2025

Photos from Middle Tennessee's final spring practice of 2025.

Three takeaways from MTSU football’s spring showcase

Brett Walker and Willie Phaler • April 12, 2025

What we learned from MTSU's final spring practice of 2025.

MTSU athletic director Chris Massaro to serve on College Football Playoff Selection Committee

Brett Walker, Sports editor • March 4, 2025

Massaro will join the College Football Playoff Selection Committee for his three-year term in the spring.

MTSU football releases 2025 season schedule

Brett Walker, Sports editor • February 6, 2025

The Blue Raiders will kick off the season at Floyd Stadium on Aug. 30 against Austin Peay and wrap up regular season play on Nov. 29 on the road at New Mexico State.

The blueprint for MTSU football resides in Memphis

Brett Walker • October 1, 2024

Featured Photo by Myles Valrie Story by Brett Walker MTSU football (1-4, 0-1) lost its fourth straight game on Saturday night, falling 24-7 to the Memphis Tigers (4-1, 0-1). Saturday’s...

Photo gallery: MTSU’s road trip to Memphis

Jacob Burgess, Lead Sports Reporter • October 1, 2024

The best photos from MTSU's trip to the Bluff City.

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...

A new tradition: Pregame partiers groove in Walnut Grove

Christiana Long, Contributing writer • September 4, 2024

Middle Tennessee State University’s Party in the Grove pregame tailgate unfolded between Peck Hall and the Cope Administration Building for the first time on Saturday. The party provided a new space...

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...

Middle Tennessee State University Welcomes New Head Football Coach Derek Mason (Gallery)

Brian Branch • December 6, 2023

All photos by Khori Williams.