MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS NEWS

Jekail Middlebrook - 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.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jones grabs 11-yard score in OT to give Middle Tennessee 31-24 win over New Mexico State

AJ Jones caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Roman Gagliano in the first overtime to send Middle Tennesee over New Mexico State 31-24 in the final game of the season for both tea...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

AJ Jones - Tallies two TDs Jones caught four passes for 50 yards and two scores against NMSU on Saturday.

Impact Jones' two touchdowns helped MTSU end the season with a win. However, the Arizona transfer barely had over 200 yards receiving in his first season with the Blue Raiders.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Myles Butler - Tallies eight receptions Butler caught eight passes for 69 yards versus NMSU on Saturday.

Impact Butler did unsung work as a steady veteran serving as a possession receiver. In his final collegiate campaign, he put up his best numbers. Butler ended up with 52 receptions and this game got him over 500 yards.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Landon Collins - Catches first TD Collins caught five passes for 81 yards and a touchdown against NMSU on Saturday.

Impact The end of this season for MTSU did have a feeling of Derek Mason saying, "Don't fire me, look at all these guys I've recruited!" Credit where it is due, a couple guys popped and the Blue Raiders won their last two games. Collins, a true freshman, scored his first career touchdown to end this campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DJ Taylor - Breaks off big TD run Taylor ran four times for 77 yards and a touchdown against NMSU on Saturday.

Impact The true freshman didn't touch the ball much this season, but he scored three touchdowns in his limited action. He and Jekail Middlebrook could make for an intriguing pairing in 2026.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jekail Middlebrook - 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roman Gagliano - Throws three TDs Gagliano went 24-for-42 for 260 yards and three touchdowns against NMSU on Saturday. He also ran nine times for 27 yards.

Impact It is not hyperbolic to say Gagliano may have saved head coach Derek Mason's job. MTSU was careening toward an 1-11 record with holdover QB Nicholas Vattiato under center. Mason, admittedly pressed by a Vattiato injury, turned to the redshirt freshman Gagliano. In three starts he threw for five passes, ran for over 150 yards with two rushing scores, and didn't turn the ball over. Oh, and MTSU won twice.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roman Gagliano - Set for another start Saturday Gagliano will start under center during Saturday's game against New Mexico State.

Impact Gagliano will get another start with starting quarterback Nicholas Vattiato (undisclosed) ruled out this week. The redshirt freshman quarterback has tossed for over 250 yards in back-to-back games along with three touchdowns and no turnovers.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicholas Vattiato - Won't play Saturday Vattiato (undisclosed) is out Saturday versus New Mexico State.

Impact Vattiato will miss a third consecutive to end the campaign. He completed 219 of his 357 pass attempts for 2157 yards, 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions across nine games in addition to carrying the ball 62 times for 20 yards and another two touchdowns. In his absence, Roman Gagliano will make another start at quarterback.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch New Mexico State vs. Middle Tennessee: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the New Mexico State Aggies vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders game, Saturday, Nov. 29.

6 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

New Mexico State vs. Middle Tennessee Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 29, 2025

Preview the Nov. 29 matchup between the New Mexico State Aggies and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders with predictions, odds, over/under, spread...

NOVEMBER 26 • Data Skrive

Nahzae Cox - Held to two catches Cox caught two passes for 27 yards Saturday against Sam Houston.

Impact Cox missed last week's game with an injury, so maybe he wasn't at full speed in this one. To that end, he was only targeted four times, which is a season low for him.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Butler - Tallies 65 yards Butler caught six passes for 65 yards versus Sam Houston on Saturday.

Impact This is Butler's third game in a row with at least five catches, and he now has 44 receptions on the season. He's only had one game with over 65 yards, but the season finale against NMSU is a good opportunity to do that again.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jekail Middlebrook - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Gagliano - Totals three TDs Gagliano went 21-for-34 for 268 yards and a touchdown against Sam Houston on Saturday. He also ran nine times for 67 yards and two touchdowns.

Impact Redshirt freshman Gagliano has jolted the Blue Raiders' offense to life, leading one to wonder why it took so long (and a Nicholas Vattiato injury) to get him in the lineup. Even if Vattiato is ready to play next week, Gagliano should start. Derek Mason's only hope of keeping his job as head coach is showing Gagliano's promise and being able to keep him from transferring.

NOVEMBER 23 • 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 • Associated Press

Roman Gagliano - In line to start Saturday Gagliano is set to start Saturday's game versus Sam Houston with Nicholas Vattiato (undisclosed) out.

Impact Gagliano is set to make his second straight start Saturday with Vattiato ruled out again. He played extremely well in his first start at Western Kentucky, throwing for 389 yards and two touchdowns and adding 82 yards on the ground.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jekail Middlebrook - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Nahzae Cox - Good to go Saturday Cox is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Sam Houston.

Impact Cox, who missed Week 12 due to an undisclosed injury, is off the injury report and will be available for Saturday's contest. He's caught 38 passes (on 70 targets) for 446 yards and five touchdowns so far this season, so his return will be a welcome one.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nicholas Vattiato - Ruled out again Saturday Vattiato (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Sam Houston.

Impact Vattiato will miss his second straight game Saturday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. Roman Gagliano is set to make his second straight start in Vattiato's absence. Vattiato's next chance to play is next Saturday in the regular season finale.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Middle Tennessee vs. Sam Houston: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 22, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Sam Houston Bearkats game, Saturday, Nov. 22.

NOVEMBER 22 • Data Skrive

Middle Tennessee vs. Sam Houston Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 22, 2025

Preview the Nov. 22 matchup between the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and Sam Houston Bearkats with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, b...

NOVEMBER 19 • Data Skrive

Nahzae Cox - DNP for Week 12 Cox (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 42-26 loss at Western Kentucky.

Impact Concerning 2025, Saturday includes Cox's first DNP. Middle Tenn. St's aforementioned year features his 38 receptions for 446 yards and five touchdowns, so him out is significant.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Tipton - 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