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MTSU's men's basketball team breaks from huddle. (12-23-2024)

MTSU men’s basketball takes on Western Kentucky

Brett Walker, Sports editor January 18, 2025
Live coverage of Middle Tennessee's home matchup against the Hilltoppers
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

‘Sidelines’ 2024: A year in review

Bailey Brantingham, Managing editor December 15, 2024
A collective list of the most important Sidelines stories to come out of 2024.
MTSU soccer looks to build on 2024 success with early look into 2025 

MTSU soccer looks to build on 2024 success with early look into 2025 

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter December 14, 2024
Blue Raider women's soccer reflects on the past season and prepares for 2025.
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.
MTSU celebrates a win against Louisiana Tech, 10-24-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Sidelines rewind 2024: The best photos from fall sports

Brett Walker, Sports editor December 13, 2024
A collection of the best sports photos from fall 2024
Oakland hoists its eighth state championship trophy after defeating Houston, 12-7-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

Oakland football secures eighth state title in 42-20 win over Houston

Willie Phaler, Reporter December 9, 2024
Feature Photo by Erin Douglas Story by Willie Phaler CHATTANOOGA, TN- The Oakland Patriots completed their 2023 revenge tour, winning the 2024 6A BlueCross Bowl, defeating the Houston Mustangs 42-20.  Oakland (14-1) and Houston (12-3) are familiar foes on the big stage, as the two schools squared off in last year’s championship game with Houston prevailing, 24-9.
Pre-game before MTSU vs Belmont, 12-7-2024. (Photo by Jacob Burgess)

MTSU basketball swept in mid-state clash with Belmont

Jacob Burgess December 7, 2024

Feature Photo by Jacob Burgess Story by Jacob Burgess NASHVILLE, Tenn - Middle Tennessee State University played a basketball double header against Belmont University with the Bruins winning the...

Jacob Johnson rocks the rim against Rhodes College, 12-4-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

Middle Tennessee men’s basketball wins first of four in-state games of the year

Jacob Burgess December 5, 2024

Feature Photo by Caitlyn Hajek Story by Jacob Burgess Middle Tennessee State University men’s basketball won against in-state opponent, Rhodes College on Wednesday with a final score of 103-55....

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...

Receiver Omari Kelly runs after the catch, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

Breaking: Top MTSU wide receiver to enter transfer portal

Brett Walker December 1, 2024

Feature Photo by Myles Valrie  Story by Brett Walker  MTSU wide receiver Omari Kelly intends to enter the transfer portal according to ESPN senior writer Pete Thamel.   Kelly finished...

Nick Vattiato fires a pass against New Mexico State, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

MTSU’s season ends with 35-24 loss to FIU

Brett Walker November 30, 2024

Feature Photo by Myles Valrie Story by Brett Walker In the early heat of August, Middle Tennessee State University prepped for a new era of football.   Signs, commercials and inflatables...

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