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Blue Raiders win at USA

Justin Beasley — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:11:16 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (BEASLEY) -- Middle Tennessee's stellar defensive play led the way in Saturday's victory over South Alabama.

Fall Football Season Underway in Mid-State

Associated Press — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:46:08 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The fall football season got underway Thursday night here in Middle Tennessee, with several mid-state teams starting the season at home.

The New Orleans Saints took no chances in their final pre-season game, resting all starters in a 10-6 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Blue Raiders Look to Rebound from Tough 2011 Season

Alex Hubbard — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:47:19 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (HUBBARD) -- MTSU football will look to rebound from last year’s tough season when they take the field at Floyd Stadium Thursday tonight.

The Blue Raiders finished the 2011 season with a 2-10 record, giving up an average of 37 points a game.

Head coach Rick Stockstill shook things up in the spring when he brought in former SEC defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix to lend a hand.

Despite the defensive changes, starting quarterback Logan Kilgore says the offensive scheme will remain much the same.

WMOT Fall Football Preview: UT Volunteers

Alex Hubbard — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:03:31 +0000

MURFREESBORO, TENN. (HUBBARD) -- WMOT continues to explore what the fall football season might have in store for Tennessee schools. University of Tennessee fans haven’t had a lot to cheer about in recent seasons, but there is some reason for Vols fans to be optimistic in 2012.

Tennessee stumbled through a 5-7 season in 2011 and ended it with a humiliating loss to rival Kentucky.

Lost in the poor record was Tennessee’s solid defense.

WMOT Fall Football Preview: MTSU Blue Raiders

Alex Hubbard — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:16:57 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (HUBBARD) -- WMOT previews the fall football season this week with a look at the prospects of several mid-state teams. First up, the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders.

MTSU football will look to rebound from last year’s tough season when they take the field at Floyd Stadium Aug. 30.

The Blue Raiders finished the 2011 season with a 2-10 record, giving up an average of 37 points a game.

Memphis Connection to the Oscars

Mike Osborne — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:22:19 +0000

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- There's a Tennessee connection to Sunday night’s Oscars. A documentary shot in Memphis won in the "Best Documentary Feature" category.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal says the inspirational football film “Undefeated” fairly accurately portrays the real-life experiences of Memphis businessman Bill Cortney as he leads the inner city Manassas High School football team to a winning season in 2009 and 10.

MTSU Basketball Off to a Promising Start

Mike Osborne — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:19:50 +0000

Middle Tennessee State continues to struggle on the gridiron but the Blue Raider's basketball season is off to a good start.

(Story by student reporter Scott Henry)

Blue Raiders Lose to Louisiana

Mike Osborne — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:45:07 +0000

Blue Raiders football had another disappointing weekend, losing to Louisiana 45-20 before a hometown crowd of 13,500. Chip Walters provides this game recap:

Middle Tennessee never got on track either side of the ball.

The Blue Raiders inducted five new members into their athletic hall of fame earlier in the day but could not close the monumental occasion with a win at night.

Logan Kilgore threw for 239 yards on 22-of-40 passes, including a high of seven to Malcolm Beyah for 86 yards and the lone touchdown toss.

MTSU Wins on the Road

Mike Osborne — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:25:24 +0000

Quarterback Logan Kilgore completed his first 19 passes Saturday to set a school record and steer the Blue Raiders to a 38-14 road triumph at Florida Atlantic. A strong first quarter lifts Blue Raiders to a road win and MT crosses 450 offensive yards for fourth-straight game.