FOOTBALL Middle Tennessee(1-2) vs Duke(3-0), Homecoming/'24 Hall of Fame Class, (ESPNU), 3PM, Saturday, 9/21/2024

[SpaceRaider]

MTSU football vs Duke: Score prediction, scouting report for Middle Tennessee homecoming

Middle Tennessee football tries to even its 2024 record vs Duke on homecoming in Week 4. Here's a look at the matchup and a score prediction.

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[SpaceRaider]

Line: DUKE -13.5
Over/Under: 54.5

currently:

Line: DUKE -14.5
Over/Under: 51.5

 

[BRaiderDave]

Finally something I agree with Jeff Murphy over. Replacing CRS was only 1/3 of the moves we need made.

 

[Predarat]

Goodness those Group of 5 guys for the past few years have been trashing the hell out of Blue Raider fans for not buying tickets and going to games because of MandM and now they are acting like they are the ones that discovered how horrible MandM are. Good grief ugh.

 

[sWiley]

Goodness those Group of 5 guys for the past few years have been trashing the hell out of Blue Raider fans for not buying tickets and going to games because of MandM and now they are acting like they are the ones that discovered how horrible MandM are. Good grief ugh.

It’s because their buddy stock got fired. It’s amazing how now they bring it up when we have been discussing it here for a dozen years. If stock was still the coach here they wouldn’t be talking about it.

Everyone has to have a damn agenda to protect their buddies or sources instead of just wanting what’s best for the university and seeing past their biases.

 

[MidTennMtneer]

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Everyone has to have a damn agenda to protect their buddies or sources instead of just wanting what’s best for the university and seeing past their biases.

That's exactly why things haven't been questioned for so long. I hate to say it, but it's the truth. I mean when was the last time any coach or CM or McP was asked a truly uncomfortable hard question. One they couldn't dance around. Certainly no one since Sparks left.

Yet another reason I'm not an AD. Someone would ask me if I'm happy with MBB. "Nope. I told him to get his ass in gear and win at least 20 games or I'll have a moving crew at his house by the end of the season packing up his kids' toys."
Yeah...I wouldn't last long as an AD.

 

[MT01]

Goodness those Group of 5 guys for the past few years have been trashing the hell out of Blue Raider fans for not buying tickets and going to games because of MandM and now they are acting like they are the ones that discovered how horrible MandM are. Good grief ugh.

Ding. Ding. We have a winner.

 

[MTTim]

Goodness those Group of 5 guys for the past few years have been trashing the hell out of Blue Raider fans for not buying tickets and going to games because of MandM and now they are acting like they are the ones that discovered how horrible MandM are. Good grief ugh.

They are hypocrites with no inside information.

 

[SpaceRaider]

Duke football opponent preview: Middle Tennessee State

Duke football hits the road Saturday to take on Middle Tennessee State, and The Chronicle is here to break down the Blue Raiders with an overview, stats to watch, X-factors and keys to the game.

www.dukechronicle.com

 

[SpaceRaider]

"We have to turn it into wins” — Blue Raider offense looks to build off what’s worked - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Decades from now, whenever someone opens a Middle Tennessee football media guide and flips to the records section, they'll find at least two

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[SpaceRaider]

WEEKEND TIMELINE
Friday
Noon: Golden Raiders Reunion Lunch and Induction Ceremony
4:00 PM: Alumni Award Reception at the Ingram Building
5:00-7:00 PM: Textbook Brokers Alumni Appreciation Night
6:30 PM: Hall of Fame Induction at the Tennessee Room in the James Union Building
6:30-9:30 PM: MTSU Night on the Square
8:00 PM: MTSU Black Alumni Society Homecoming Party at the Walnut House

Saturday
9:30 AM: Mixer on Middle Parade Watching Party on the Alumni House grounds
10:00 AM: Homecoming Parade (click HERE for more info)
11:30 AM: Tailgating activities begin in The Grove
11:45-12:30 PM: Men's Basketball Autographs in Walnut Grove
Noon-2:00 PM: Homecoming Tailgate Lunch (Pre-registration/ticket required)
Noon: Party in the Grove
12:45 PM: Raider Walk
1:30 PM: Gates Open at Floyd Stadium
2:15 PM: Follow Me to Floyd from the Grove
3:05 PM: Kickoff between Middle Tennessee and Duke at Floyd Stadium (click HERE for tickets)

Big Blue Raider weekend ahead - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MURFREESBORO – It's a big weekend on campus at MTSU centered around the Blue Raiders football game against ACC foe Duke on Saturday. It's Homecoming as MTSU plays

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[SpaceRaider]

Duke hits road to Middle Tennessee looking for 4-0 start before start of ACC slate

Duke is unbeaten in the brief tenure of Manny Diaz. The Blue Devils ares chasing a second straight 4-0 start before opening the Atlantic Coast Conference portion of their schedule.

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[DisgruntledAlum]

I do wonder what took those guys so long to finally say something. They were hammering on the fans for years about not showing up and wanting Stock fired. Seriously, why now? How long have they been doing their show?

Is Massaro still on a monthly contract? That speaks volumes as far as I am concerned.

 

[ewglenn]

To be fair the G5 Guys did say that there was a problem they just always said it wasn’t Stock. They’ve said before that the university leadership was the issue. The issue everyone had to with them was they thought Stock had no blame in anything and that the fans were to blame for not showing up. The difference was the fans viewed all three as an issue and they only viewed M&M but also torched everyone that thought Stock was a problem. We’re 1/3 of the way to being better off. M&M would need to go next.

 

[sWiley]

To be fair the G5 Guys did say that there was a problem they just always said it wasn’t Stock. They’ve said before that the university leadership was the issue. The issue everyone had to with them was they thought Stock had no blame in anything and that the fans were to blame for not showing up. The difference was the fans viewed all three as an issue and they only viewed M&M but also torched everyone that thought Stock was a problem. We’re 1/3 of the way to being better off. M&M would need to go next.

The problems were, in order:

1. McPhee
2. McPhee
3. McPhee
4. Steve Smith
5. Nick McDevitt
6. Chris Massaro
7. Rick Stockstill


It's so typical of them to axe the person who was the least problematic and try to scape goat them. I would have been perfectly okay with keeping Stockstill and firing everyone else instead. That's what should have happened actually.

 

[JohnDavidBlue]

Stockstill had to go.

Who gives a flip now anyways.

 

[sWiley]

Stockstill had to go.

Who gives a flip now anyways.

Not arguing that but he was the least consequential of the 4. I see a world where Stockstill would have had a better overall outcome if he was supported more after he was initially hired.

After being here a decade plus his fate was pretty much sealed. You can't just start winning conference championships after being somewhere for 15 years with a lack of support said 15 years. Not making excuses for him, that's just reality.

He should have just went to Memphis or East Carolina when they offered him.

Regardless, I'm firing McPhee, Massaro, and Steve Smith long before I am firing Stockstill if given the choice. McPhee and Steve Smith in particular are the far bigger problems. They are the source of the never ending bad decisions made by the University.

 

[MT01]

Not arguing that but he was the least consequential of the 4. I see a world where Stockstill would have had a better overall outcome if he was supported more after he was initially hired.

After being here a decade plus his fate was pretty much sealed. You can't just start winning conference championships after being somewhere for 15 years with a lack of support said 15 years. Not making excuses for him, that's just reality.

He should have just went to Memphis or East Carolina when they offered him.

Regardless, I'm firing McPhee, Massaro, and Steve Smith long before I am firing Stockstill if given the choice. McPhee and Steve Smith in particular are the far bigger problems. They are the source of the never ending bad decisions made by the University.

Think about that for just a moment. Even with slightly better players think about the coaching staff, the nepotism, the refusal to remove position coaches where development clearly wasn’t happening, etc. CRS was a .500ish coach regardless of facilities. Search your feelings. You know it to be true.

 

[MidTennMtneer]

Think about that for just a moment. Even with slightly better players think about the coaching staff, the nepotism, the refusal to remove position coaches where development clearly wasn’t happening, etc. CRS was a .500ish coach regardless of facilities. Search your feelings. You know it to be true.

Not to mention recruiting. CM said himself that Stock didn't like his staff traveling and being away from their families. It's why his staff skewed older because they were content to follow Stock's wishes. The zero relationship with Rutherford county and the mid state was a huge issue too.

McP is absolutely an issue and Smith for extending him. I truly think CM has been hamstrung on a lot of things. There have been some bad decisions absolutely. But I think a lot of bad things were McP pushing.

But I agree. With Stock's philosophy he just is what he is. Regardless of support. Would it have helped, sure. But we still weren't gonna get 3 stars or jump to 10 wins. And from a fan standpoint, that change had to be made regardless of who is calling the shots.

But it is what it is. We have Duke in town and an opportunity on linear cable, a great HOF class tonight, so let's make the most of it.

 

[SpaceRaider]

Preview: Q&A with the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It didn't take much time to watch the tape for Middle Tennessee Head Coach Derek Mason to be impressed by the 2024 Blue Devils.

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[BlueraiderSC]

I spoke to CM in the grove last week. Not a reporter but he was just watching our TV. He told me the only good thing he has done is hire Insell. I asked when he was retiring and he said he still has a few more years in him.

 

[MTOleBlue]

Glad weather is looking nice for tomorrow's game. Hoping the team doesn't lay an egg.

 

[MidTennMtneer]

Glad weather is looking nice for tomorrow's game. Hoping the team doesn't lay an egg.

Im of course blue blooded and hoping for a win. But I'd be ok with a loss if we make it somewhat competitive. That would still show improvement. Like said, make em punt at least. Hopefully open field tackling has been worked on too.

 

[Predarat]

"Certainly Duke is Duke. They're on TV more than Leave It To Beaver ReRuns"
- Coach Pete 'Timeout' Gillen

 

[SubwayAlumni]

First time in the Boro in 6 years today(a location thing). Getting down early to take in all the sights and sounds before the game. Absolutely pumped about being back! Would love to see a W, but seeing familiar faces and being on campus is the real win. Gonna spend a little too much money at MTSUtees when i get into town, have a beer at the Boulevard(and maybe dirty Jim's), then walk the grove and see the raiderwalk. Gonna be a hell of a day gentleman! GO BLUE

 

[SpaceRaider]

Keys for success in Duke's next game against Middle Tennessee State

Duke football is looking to start a season 4-0 for the first time since 1971 with a win on the road versus Middle Tennessee State tomorrow afternoon. The Blue D

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Duke at Middle Tennessee State: where to watch, betting lines, key players, and more

Matchup: Duke Blue Devils (3-0) @ Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (1-2) Where and when: Johnny 'Red' Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN, 4:00pm EDT, September

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[SpaceRaider]

MTSU football vs Duke: Score prediction, scouting report for Middle Tennessee homecoming

Middle Tennessee football tries to even its 2024 record vs Duke on homecoming in Week 4. Here's a look at the matchup and a score prediction.

www.dnj.com

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[MTOleBlue]

First time in the Boro in 6 years today(a location thing). Getting down early to take in all the sights and sounds before the game. Absolutely pumped about being back! Would love to see a W, but seeing familiar faces and being on campus is the real win. Gonna spend a little too much money at MTSUtees when i get into town, have a beer at the Boulevard(and maybe dirty Jim's), then walk the grove and see the raiderwalk. Gonna be a hell of a day gentleman! GO BLUE

This is also my first football game in a while. I've gone to basketball regularly but not football. I think the last one I attended was a game against UTSA a few years back. Excited to be back and hoping for a win.

 

[MTFAN61]

Niece is a color guard graduate. Former grads are coming back to perform at half time & Raider Walk. I'll be pushing her mother in a wheelchair who wanted to see her perform. If you see a fellow with a gray MT cap pushing a lady in a wheelchair come by & say hello. Go Raiders!

 

[MTOleBlue]

Biggest tailgating crowd I’ve seen in I don’t know how long, probably 4 or 5 years. Hopefully team doesn’t crap the bed immediately! (By the end of game, probably, but give us some hope)

 

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Blue Raiders can’t overcome turnovers in loss to Duke - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee football could not overcome an inauspicious start in on Saturday, as three first quarter turnovers helped Duke jump out to

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