3 spring storylines to watch from MTSU football

Brett Walker, Managing editor • April 12, 2026

A new offensive coordinator, a rebuilt defensive front and a focus on fundamentals headline the Blue Raiders' spring camp.

Former MTSU QB Nick Vattiato trains for NFL, reflects on college career

Brett Walker, Managing editor • April 3, 2026

After recovering from a season-ending injury, the former Blue Raider signal caller is focused on his football future.

MTSU football wins second straight in overtime thriller against NMSU

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • November 29, 2025

The Blue Raiders took down the Aggies, 31-24, in their final game of the 2025 season.

How Roman Gagliano brought fun back to MTSU football

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • November 25, 2025

The redshirt freshman led the Blue Raiders to their first win at home in over a year, while smiling the whole way.

MTSU football snaps 7-game losing streak, wins first home game in over a year

Brett Walker, Co-sports editor • November 22, 2025

Against Sam Houston, the Blue Raiders scored their most points of the season in their first home win since Oct. 15, 2024.

Live coverage: Gagliano’s three score day leads Blue Raiders to second win of season

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • November 22, 2025

The Blue Raiders are looking to avoid a winless season at home for the first time in program history as they host the 2-8 Bearkats.

MTSU vs. Sam Houston: What’s at stake for the Blue Raiders on senior day?

Brett Walker, Co-sports editor • November 21, 2025

The Blue Raiders may be far out of bowl contention, but they still have a lot to play for in their final home game of 2025.

Roman’s empire: How MTSU football rallied around its new QB

Brett Walker, Co-sports editor • November 16, 2025

The Blue Raiders lost to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for the seventh straight year on Saturday, but they may have found their future in quarterback Roman Gagliano.

Redzone mistakes ruin Roman Gagliano’s first start, MTSU drops seventh straight to WKU

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • November 15, 2025

Despite a historical performance from the redshirt freshman quarterback, the Blue Raiders dropped their seventh in a row while allowing 642 total yards to the 'Tops.

REPORT: MTSU quarterback Nick Vattiato injured, Roman Gagliano expected to start versus Western Kentucky

Brett Walker and Willie Phaler • November 13, 2025

The Blue Raiders' veteran quarterback is expected to be out on Saturday after starting every game since the beginning of 2023.