Hunter Tipton News, Rumors, Updates - Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Going portaling Tipton plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Max Olson of The Athletic.

Impact Tipton will enter the portal following a single season with Middle Tennessee State. The 6-foot-4 tight end finished the season with 39 receptions for 411 yards and a pair of touchdowns across 12 games for the Blue Raiders. He will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 68 yards Tipton caught four passes for 68 yards Saturday versus WKU.

Impact Since Tipton is a tight end, it is worth noting that in four of his last five games he's had at least four catches for at least 54 yards.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 56 yards Tipton caught five passes for 56 yards against JSU on Wednesday.

Impact That makes three games in a row with at least five catches for over 50 yards for Tipton. Given that he is a tight end, that is worth noting.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in TD Tipton caught five passes for 56 yards and a touchdown against Delaware on Wednesday.

Impact Tipton's last few games have been interesting, bearing in mind he is a tight end. He has 15 catches for 155 yards over his last three contests.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Catches seven passes Tipton had seven catches for 54 yards against Missouri State on Wednesday.

Impact Tipton was questionable prior to this game, but he looked no worse for the wear. The tight end led MTSU with seven catches, even though he came into this game with 10 receptions total.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday night Tipton (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of the tilt with Missouri State.

Impact Tipton has 10 grabs for 105 yards and a touchdown this year, and is a consistent if small factor in the Blue Raiders' passing game week in and week out. If he can't go Wednesday night, look for Tayvion Galloway to get the start.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 45 receiving yards Tipton (undisclosed) caught three passes for 45 yards in Saturday's loss versus Kennesaw State.

Impact Tipton racked up a season-high receiving yards despite having been listed as questionable heading into Saturday's loss. He has now caught 10 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown across the first five games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Kennesaw State Tipton (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday matchup versus Kennesaw State.

Impact Tipton has caught seven passes for 60 yards and a touchdown across four games played but his status is currently up in the air for Saturday's matchup. If he can't play, Tayvion Galloway would likely get the start at tight end in his place.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Marshall scores 21 points in the fourth quarter for a 42-28 win over Middle Tennessee

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns in Marshall's 42-28 win over Middle Tennessee State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Find end zone Tipton caught three passes for 22 yards and a touchdown against Wisconsin on Saturday.

Impact The tight end caught a touchdown in Madison, while is notable. He only had one catch on two targets in MTSU's first game, though, so this is a wait-and-see situation at best.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Find end zone Tipton caught three passes for 22 yards and a touchdown against Wisconsin on Saturday.

Impact The tight end caught a touchdown in Madison, while is notable. He only had one catch on two targets in MTSU's first game, though, so this is a wait-and-see situation at best.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD in spring game Tipton reeled in a touchdown during the Blue Raiders' spring game, per MTSU sidelines.

Impact Tipton had just five catches for 23 yards last fall, but is now in prime position to be Middle Tennessee State's starting tight end. MTSU's starting tight end last fall, Holden Willis, was highly productive, reeling in 53 grabs for 871 yards and six touchdowns. Thus, Tipton could be in line for a similar kind of season if he can put it all together.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to MTSU Tipton committed to Middle Tennessee State on Tuesday, per his personal X account.

Impact Tipton spent the 2024 campaign with Louisiana Tech, accumulating five catches on eight targets for 23 yards and no touchdowns. He'll look to garner a larger role with the Blue Raiders in 2025.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Tipton plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Tipton will enter the transfer portal, ending his sophomore season with Louisiana Tech. The 6-foot-5 tight end had failed to make a big impact for the Bulldogs through the team's first six games this season, catching five of seven targets for 23 yards in that timeframe. Tipton will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next destination.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on opening depth chart Tipton is listed as the No. 2 tight end for Saturday's opener versus Nicholls State, Sidelines - Louisiana Tech reports.

Impact Tipton is set to play behind Eli Finley to open up the season. Tipton joined the program from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M in the offseason and dealt with a hamstring injury during the spring which may have hurt his chances to win the job over Finley. Regardless, he will see playing time this season for the Bulldogs.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Marshall scores 21 points in the fourth quarter for a 42-28 win over Middle Tennessee