How to Watch Middle Tennessee vs. Marshall: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 20, 2025

Updated Sep. 20, 2025 5:28 p.m. ET

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Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium is the venue where Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw and the Marshall Thundering Herd (1-2) will take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-2) on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The game featuring the Thundering Herd and Blue Raiders will be available on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Marshall vs. Middle Tennessee

When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Marshall's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	at Georgia	L 45-7
9/6/2025	vs. Missouri State	L 21-20
9/13/2025	vs. Eastern Kentucky	W 38-7
9/20/2025	at Middle Tennessee	-
9/27/2025	at Louisiana	-
10/11/2025	vs. Old Dominion	-
10/18/2025	vs. Texas State	-
10/30/2025	at Coastal Carolina	-
11/8/2025	vs. James Madison	-
11/15/2025	at Georgia State	-
11/22/2025	at Appalachian State	-
11/29/2025	vs. Georgia Southern	-

Marshall 2025 Stats & Insights

While Marshall ranks 77th in total defense with 354.7 yards allowed per game, the team's offensive unit has been slightly worse, ranking 12th-worst (286 yards per game).
Marshall has been a bottom-25 pass offense this year, ranking sixth-worst with 108.7 passing yards per contest. The defense is ranked 105th in the FBS (242.7 passing yards allowed per game).
The Thundering Herd are averaging 21.7 points per game on offense, which ranks them 101st in the FBS. On defense, they rank 84th, giving up 24.3 points per contest.
The Thundering Herd are putting up 177.3 rushing yards per game on offense this season (61st in the FBS), and they are surrendering 112 rushing yards per game (49th) on the other side of the ball.
Marshall ranks seventh-worst in third-down conversion rate (26.1%), but has been better on defense, ranking 45th with a 32.6% third-down percentage allowed.
The Thundering Herd have forced three total turnovers (72nd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over three times (49th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of an even, 63rd-ranked in college football.

Marshall 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Justin Williams-Thomas	RB	100 YDS / 2 TD / 33.3 YPG / 5.6 YPC 3 REC / 41 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 41 REC YPG
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson	QB	118 YDS (75%) / 2 TD / 0 INT 62 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 31 RUSH YPG
Zion Turner	QB	183 YDS (61.3%) / 0 TD / 1 INT 110 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 36.7 RUSH YPG
Joshon Barbie	RB	96 YDS / 1 TD / 32 YPG / 4.4 YPC
Cameron Smith	DB	8 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Braydin Ward	DL	3 TKL / 1 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Kerion Martin	LB	7 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Jabreel Al-Amin	LB	6 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK

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	-
9/27/2025	at Kennesaw State	-
10/8/2025	vs. Missouri State	-
10/22/2025	at Delaware	-
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 ranks fourth-worst in total yards per game (248.7), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 95th in the FBS with 382.7 total yards allowed per contest.
In terms of passing, Middle Tennessee ranks 98th in the FBS (188 passing yards per game) and 78th on defense (214 passing yards allowed per contest).
The Blue Raiders rank seventh-worst in points per game (12.7), but they've been more effective defensively, ranking 106th in the FBS with 29.7 points ceded per contest.
The Blue Raiders' running game has been sputtering, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 60.7 rushing yards per game. They have been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 168.7 rushing yards per contest (107th-ranked).
Middle Tennessee's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting a 27.9% third-down rate, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 68th with a 35.9% third-down rate surrendered.
The Blue Raiders own a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 32nd in the FBS.

Middle Tennessee 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Nicholas Vattiato	QB	548 YDS (55.9%) / 4 TD / 2 INT -11 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -3.7 RUSH YPG
Nahzae Cox	WR	14 REC / 170 YDS / 3 TD / 56.7 YPG
Jekail Middlebrook	RB	142 YDS / 0 TD / 47.3 YPG / 4.3 YPC 11 REC / 87 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 29 REC YPG
Hunter Tipton	TE	6 REC / 48 YDS / 1 TD / 16 YPG
Damonte Smith	DL	4 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Zeion Simpson-Smith	DL	3 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Juwon Gaston	DB	3 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Muaaz Byard	LB	9 TKL / 1 TFL