Murray State hits the road Saturday for a matchup against Middle Tennessee at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The longtime regional rivals will meet for the 73rd time, with Middle Tennessee holding a 39-30-3 advantage in the all-time series.
Middle Tennessee quarterback Roman Gagliano (16) passes the ball during the NCAA college football game against Sam Houston on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Middle Tennessee.
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Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
The Racers enter at 0-1 after opening their season with a 28-14 loss to Eastern Illinois. Murray State showed promise early and took a 14-7 advantage into halftime before the Panthers scored 21 unanswered points in the second half. The Racers’ defense recorded five sacks in the opener and will look to build on that performance as Murray State steps up to face an FBS opponent.
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Middle Tennessee will make its 2026 season debut as Derek Mason begins his third year leading the Blue Raiders. MTSU has won three straight meetings with Murray State, including a 35-14 victory in 2023, and Saturday begins a non-conference slate that will also send the Blue Raiders on the road to Marshall and Kansas.
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