How to Watch Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 29, 2025

Updated Oct. 29, 2025 7:31 p.m. ET

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One of the best runners in college football will be on display when Cam Cook and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-3) take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-6) on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The matchup between the Gamecocks and Blue Raiders will be available on ESPN2.

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How to Watch Jacksonville State vs. Middle Tennessee

When: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
TV Channel: ESPN2
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Jacksonville State vs. Middle Tennessee: Head to Head

In the past two meetings, Jacksonville State owns a 2-0 record against Middle Tennessee.
The Gamecocks' record ATS is 2-0 in the last two times they have played the Blue Raiders while the scoring has gone over the point total on one occasion.
Middle Tennessee has scored 37 fewer points than Jacksonville State in their past two games.

Jacksonville State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	at UCF	L 17-10
9/6/2025	vs. Liberty	W 34-24
9/13/2025	at Georgia Southern	L 41-34
9/20/2025	vs. Murray State	W 45-10
9/27/2025	at Southern Miss	L 42-25
10/9/2025	at Sam Houston	W 29-27
10/15/2025	vs. Delaware	W 38-25
10/29/2025	at Middle Tennessee	-
11/8/2025	at UTEP	-
11/15/2025	vs. Kennesaw State	-
11/22/2025	at Florida International	-
11/29/2025	vs. Western Kentucky	-

Jacksonville State 2025 Stats & Insights

Jacksonville State is putting up 416.6 yards per game on offense this year (45th in the FBS), and are allowing 388.3 yards per game (93rd) on the other side of the ball.
Jacksonville State ranks seventh-worst in passing offense (140.6 passing yards per game), but thas played slightly better on defense, ranking 99th with 241.6 passing yards allowed per game.
The Gamecocks are putting up 30.7 points per game offensively this year (54th in the FBS), and they are surrendering 26.6 points per game (86th) on the other side of the ball.
Offensively, the Gamecocks have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking third-best in the FBS by totaling 276 per game. They rank 73rd on defense (146.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
Jacksonville State ranks 58th in third-down efficiency (41.2%) on offense and 85th in third-down percentage allowed (40.4%) on defense this year.
With 10 forced turnovers (58th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (39th in the FBS), the Gamecocks (+2) have the 50th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Jacksonville State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Cam Cook	RB	949 YDS / 10 TD / 135.6 YPG / 5.9 YPC 16 REC / 167 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 27.8 REC YPG
Caden Creel	QB	386 YDS (67.2%) / 2 TD / 2 INT 438 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 62.6 RUSH YPG
Gavin Wimsatt	QB	593 YDS (56.1%) / 2 TD / 2 INT 235 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 39.2 RUSH YPG
Brock Rechsteiner	WR	20 REC / 263 YDS / 4 TD / 37.6 YPG
Trevor Woods	DB	39 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Walker O'Steen	LB	34 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Malcolm Jones	DB	25 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Mac Sanders	LB	39 TKL / 1 TFL

Middle Tennessee's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Austin Peay	L 34-14
9/6/2025	at Wisconsin	L 42-10
9/13/2025	at Nevada	W 14-13
9/20/2025	vs. Marshall	L 42-28
9/27/2025	at Kennesaw State	L 24-16
10/8/2025	vs. Missouri State	L 22-20
10/22/2025	at Delaware	L 31-28
10/29/2025	vs. Jacksonville State	-
11/8/2025	vs. Florida International	-
11/15/2025	at Western Kentucky	-
11/22/2025	vs. Sam Houston	-
11/29/2025	at New Mexico State	-

Middle Tennessee 2025 Stats & Insights

Middle Tennessee's offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, putting up 328 total yards per game, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 79th with 377 total yards allowed per contest.
With 242.3 passing yards per game on offense, Middle Tennessee ranks 60th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 93rd, allowing 234.1 passing yards per contest.
The Blue Raiders rank 13th-worst in points per game (18.6), but they've been more effective defensively, ranking 103rd in the FBS with 29.7 points ceded per contest.
The Blue Raiders rank third-worst in rushing yards per game (85.7), but they've been better defensively, ranking 67th in the FBS with 142.9 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
Middle Tennessee's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting a 34% third-down percentage, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 69th with a 38.5% third-down rate surrendered.
With eight forced turnovers (83rd in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (39th in the FBS) this season, the Blue Raiders rank 66th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.

Middle Tennessee 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Nicholas Vattiato	QB	1,680 YDS (61.8%) / 11 TD / 5 INT 5 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 0.7 RUSH YPG
Jekail Middlebrook	RB	501 YDS / 3 TD / 71.6 YPG / 5.8 YPC 26 REC / 218 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 31.1 REC YPG
Nahzae Cox	WR	31 REC / 390 YDS / 5 TD / 55.7 YPG
Cam'ron Lacy	WR	24 REC / 288 YDS / 2 TD / 57.6 YPG
Damonte Smith	DL	17 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Muaaz Byard	LB	26 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Reggie Johnson	LB	13 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Parker Hughes	LB	30 TKL / 1 TFL