Jekail Middlebrook News, Rumors, Updates - Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Joining UVA Middlebrook has committed to Virginia, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Middlebrook racked up 1,164 scrimmage yards and seven scores at Middle Tennessee State in 2025. The versatile running back joins a Virginia backfield that is losing two of its top three running backs. The third, Noah Vaughn, should be back for 2026.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Middlebrook plans to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Middlebrook, who is coming off a productive season, will be looking for a new program after a 3-9 campaign. He gained 1,164 yards from scrimmage and scored seven touchdowns this season in what was his breakout campaign. With two years of eligibility remaining he will likely be looking for a more prominent program to finish out his collegiate career.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets over 100 total yards Middlebrook ran 20 times for 95 yards and caught one pass for 12 yards against NMSU on Saturday. He also lost a fumble.

Impact If the redshirt sophomore Middlebrook and redshirt freshman Roman Gagliano return to MTSU next season, that represents hope for the program. Both provided some much-needed spark offensively. Middlebrook ended up over 700 yards rushing and 400 yards receiving, as he was a true weapon in the passing game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in return Middlebrook ran 15 times for 106 yards and had two catches for 31 yards and a score versus Sam Houston on Saturday.

Impact Middlebrook missed MTSU's last game, but he looked no worse for the wear here. He's been good on the ground, but especially good through the air. Middlebrook has 39 catches for 400 yards and three scores.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gagliano leads Middle Tennessee to first CUSA win of season, 31-17 over Bearkats

Roman Gagliano threw for a touchdown and scrambled for another to lead Middle Tennessee to a 31-17 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday for the Blue Raiders’ first Conference USA w...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Middlebrook (undisclosed) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Sam Houston.

Impact Middlebrook will return from a one-game absence after sitting out the previous game due to an undisclosed injury. The junior running back will look to make an impact after totaling 105 carries for 552 yards and four touchdowns across nine games this year.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Middlebrook (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Western Kentucky.

Impact Middlebrook has been ruled out for Saturday's contest as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He's been highly productive this season with over 900 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns, so his contributions will be missed. DJ Taylor will likely lead the backfield in Middlebrook's absence.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Middlebrook ran eight times for 30 yards and caught five passes for 64 yards and a touchdown versus FIU on Saturday.

Impact Middlebrook's rushing yards are down, but his role in the passing game has picked up. He's rushed for 551 yards and four touchdowns, but he also has 37 catches for 369 yards and two scores.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pesansky accounts for 5 TDs as FIU beats Middle Tennessee 56-30

Joe Pesansky accounted for five touchdowns as Florida International beat Middle Tennessee 56–30

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies two TDs Middlebrook ran 10 times for 20 yards and a score against JSU on Wednesday. He also caught six passes for 87 yards and a score.

Impact This was a tough day on the ground, but Middlebrook has averaged 5.4 yards per carry. Additionally, he's part of the passing game on the regular, having tallied 32 catches for 305 yards.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Over 100 total yards Middlebrook ran 11 times for 68 yards and a touchdown and had five catches for 53 yards against Delaware on Wednesday.

Impact This makes four games in a row where Middlebrook has had over 100 total yards. He also has three touchdowns in that time.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missouri State beats Middle Tennessee 22-20 for the program's first Conference USA victory

Freshman Deuce Bailey threw for 278 yards and a touchdown, and he added a touchdown on the ground in his first career start as Missouri State beat Middle Tennessee 22-20 for the pr...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Keeps MTSU offense moving Middlebrook ran 17 times for 93 yards and had three catches for 19 yards against Missouri State on Saturday.

Impact Middlebrook is doing what he can to bolster the MTSU offense. He's averaged 5.7 yards per carry this season. Also, the MTSU passing game is all about short, low-risk passes, and so Middlebrook has 21 catches for 165 yards through six games.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for two TDs Middlebrook ran 20 times for 109 yards and two touchdowns against Kennesaw State on Saturday. He also had three catches for 12 yards, but lost a fumble.

Impact This is already Middlebrook's best season, and it is notable he has 18 catches through five games. The only quibble is that these are his first two touchdowns, and he's never had more than three touchdowns in a season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for two TDs Middlebrook ran 20 times for 109 yards and two touchdowns against Kennesaw State on Saturday. He also had three catches for 12 yards, but lost a fumble.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doing everything but scoring Middlebrook ran six times for 89 yards and had four catches for 47 yards against Marshall on Saturday.

Impact Middlebrook has averaged 5.9 yards per carry, and he has 15 catches for 134 yards as well. The issue is that Middlebrook is MTSU's lead back, and he doesn't have a touchdown through four games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes in the passing game Middlebrook ran the ball 12 time for 27 yards but had five catches for 36 yards against Wisconsin on Saturday.

Impact Sure, the 2.3 yards per carry is poor, but this was the toughest game Middlebrook was going to have. What's encouraging, to a degree, is that the back has seven catches through two games and is clearly the number-one guy.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes in the passing game Middlebrook ran the ball 12 time for 27 yards but had five catches for 36 yards against Wisconsin on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin hosts Middle Tennessee in Week 2

The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Big role in offense Middlebrook ran 11 times for 48 yards and caught two passes for 21 yards Saturday against Austin Peay.

Impact As expected, Middlebrook seems to be the lead back for MTSU. This isn't terribly exciting against an FCS team, though, and the Blue Raiders lost this game. Next week against Wisconsin should be tougher.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lead back for 2025 Middlebrook appears to have locked down lead backfield duties for MTSU this fall, Brett Walker and Willie Phaler of MTSU Sidelines reports.

Impact Middlebrook is "head and shoulders" above the rest of MTSU backfield options according to head coach Derek Mason. The Blue Raiders' head coach went on to say, "I think Jekail's the clear number one [running back]". The 5-foot-9 redshirt freshman, who tallied 273 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 60 carries, along with 22 receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown through the air last season, appears poised for a breakout season.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Middlebrook rushed 10 times for 41 yards and had four catches for 32 yards against FIU on Saturday.

Impact With a new head coach in Derek Mason for 2024, there were questions about how guys who stuck around would be used. By the end of the year, Middlebrook, a redshirt freshman, seemed to be the primary back, and also a weapon in the passing game. He had at least four receptions in three of his last four outings.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Totals over 100 yards Middlebrook had 10 carries for 80 yards and five catches for 29 yards against NMSU on Saturday.

Impact The redshirt freshman wasn't playing early in the year, and health played a role in that, but he's had double-digit touches on three occasions over the second half of the season. If Middlebrook can replicate this performance next week against FIU, he'll be in the driver's seat for the lead role in 2025.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Middlebrook ran 11 times for 42 yards and a score Tuesday versus KSU.

Impact Middlebrook was hurt early, but he's been back the last two weeks. He has a touchdown in both games, which should earn him more touches.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Middlebrook ran five times for 30 yards and caught two passes for 31 yards and a touchdown against La Tech on Thursday.

Impact Middlebrook had missed the last two games with an injury. It's notable he got the most touches among MTSU backs, and also did the most with them. Maybe he will get more looks going forward now that he's healthy.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Gagliano leads Middle Tennessee to first CUSA win of season, 31-17 over Bearkats

Pesansky accounts for 5 TDs as FIU beats Middle Tennessee 56-30

Missouri State beats Middle Tennessee 22-20 for the program's first Conference USA victory

Wisconsin hosts Middle Tennessee in Week 2