FOOTBALL Middle Tennessee (1-5, 0-2) vs. Kennesaw State (0-5, 0-1), (CBSSN), 7PM. Tuesday, October 15, 2024

[SpaceRaider]

Kennesaw State University
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Founded: 1963
Enrollment: 47,534 Undergrad: 40,591 Postgrad: 4,561
Acceptance rate:
Colors: Black and Gold Nickname: Owls Mascot: Scrappy
Fight songs: KSU Fight Song
All-Time Record: 71-30 (.703)
Series: First Meeting
Stadium: Fifth Third Bank (8,300)
Capacity: Surface:
Head Coach: Brian Bohannon (Georgia, 1993) Record at KS: 71-30 (9) Overall: same
2023 Record: 3-6 2023 Bowl: None
Starters Ret./Lost: 17/8 Lettermen R/L: 41/24


Where: Johnny Red Floyd Stadium, 1500 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Stadium Policies (prohibited items):
Fans will be able to carry the following style and size of bag, package, or container into the stadium:

• • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bags or similar).
• • Small "clutch" purses, no larger than 4 1/2" by 6 1/2", with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium in addition to the approved clear plastic bags.
• • Spectators also will be able to carry other items allowed into the stadium such as binoculars, cameras, and smart phones, but their cases will not be allowed.
• • Diapers may be carried in a permissible 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag. Each member of a family, including children, will be allowed to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse into the stadium.

Weather Forecast: 51°, Clear, NNW 8 mph

Digital Game Program

Game Day Information: Game Day Central

Television:

• Play-by-Play.......................................Jordan Kent
• Analyst ................................................Logan Ryan

Radio: PxP: Chip Walters, Analyst: Joe Dubin

• Murfreesboro: WGNS 101.9 FM / 1450 AM
• Smyrna – WGNS 100.5 FM
• Nashville: 93.3 FM
• App: Blue Raiders

Streaming: WATCH, Listen

Live Stats: Live Stats

Newspapers:

Message Boards: Owl Howl, , ,,

Blogs/Podcasts: The Owl Chat Podcast, ,,

Athletic site: ksuowls.com, GoBlueRaiders.com,

Media Guides: Kennesaw State, Middle Tennessee

Preseason Previews: ,

Game Notes: MT Game Notes, KSU Game Notes, CUSA Game Notes

Roster: Owls, Blue Raiders

Game Previews: ,

Twitter/X: @kennesawstfb, @OwlChatPodcast, @KaiMillette,

Hashtags: #GoldStandard | #SeeUs

Facebook: ,

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[SpaceRaider]

70.4%

 

[MT01]

I see a fluke 23-22 loss here. It’s what we do with new FBS opponents. Their QB is going to kill this defense either with his legs or his arms (or both).

 

[SpaceRaider]

Football Travels to Midweek Matchup with Middle Tennessee - Kennesaw State University Athletics

Football Travels to Midweek Matchup with Middle Tennessee

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[SpaceRaider]

Football Travels to Midweek Matchup with Middle Tennessee - Kennesaw State University Athletics

Football Travels to Midweek Matchup with Middle Tennessee

ksuowls.com

 

[Predarat]

Kennesaw 34 MTSU 23

 

[sWiley]

-10

Love KSU + the points. Have a great chance to win outright. This game is a coin flip at best

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[SpaceRaider]

both teams are looking for their first FBS win of the season, for KSU it is their first period.

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[MidTennMtneer]

both teams are looking for their first FBS win of the season, for KSU it is their first period.

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Week 8 and looking for first FBS win still. Good freaking grief.

 

[Shayne_Pickering]

A couple of updates. None of our staff was able to make it to the press conference today but per Brett Walker of Sidelines, defensive coordinator Brian Stewart will move to the press box and defensive lineman Alex Williams will miss the rest of the year with injury.

One would hope this will let Stewart adjust better with him seeing the whole field from above. Most teams usually have their DC in the box for what it's worth. Losing Williams is massive as he was a band-aid for the DL where he could play all over but nose with his combination of size, length, and athleticism. With how the roster was previously constructed now down to just the nose tackles and former strongside defensive ends. Oof. This team just doesn't have the personnel for a 3-4 base AT ALL

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[MTTim]

I'm guessing by the lack of comments on this game we are probably looking at a late November type of gathering.

 

[sWiley]

I'm guessing by the lack of comments on this game we are probably looking at a late November type of gathering.

Random tuesday, chilly outside, one of the worst teams in the FBS playing maybe THE worst team in the FBS....It's a battle for something at least right ?

Yea, I think it's safe to say it'll be a traditional November gathering. Not many will be watching either

 

[ewglenn]

I’ll be in attendance but I don’t expect a big crowd. Hopefully we can get a win but I don’t feel good about this one.

 

[SpaceRaider]

Preview: Q&A with Sentinel Sports Editor Kai Millette - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The benefit, to the extent that there is one beyond media exposure, of midweek Conference USA football play is this: there's no time to dwell

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[SpaceRaider]

The Night Before: Game Six at MTSU - Kennesaw State University Athletics

Kennesaw State football is set for weekday Conference USA action at Middle Tennessee on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. Be prepared for kickoff

ksuowls.com

 

[AustinLewis]

With how the roster was previously constructed now down to just the nose tackles and former strongside defensive ends. Oof. This team just doesn't have the personnel for a 3-4 base AT ALL

I'm inclined to agree with this.

Derek Mason didn't forget defense overnight. Same for Stewart. Their system is definitely more pro-oriented and needs bigger guys to run effectively. The question for me is why they aren't adjusting.

 

[JohnDavidBlue]

Good point. Sounds like an excellent post game or mid week question.

I'm inclined to agree with this.

Derek Mason didn't forget defense overnight. Same for Stewart. Their system is definitely more pro-oriented and needs bigger guys to run effectively. The question for me is why they aren't adjusting.

 

[sWiley]

I'm inclined to agree with this.

Derek Mason didn't forget defense overnight. Same for Stewart. Their system is definitely more pro-oriented and needs bigger guys to run effectively. The question for me is why they aren't adjusting.

3-4 at our level just seems like a terrible idea in my opinion. We are gonna get ran all over with only 3 DL. I much prefer the typical 4-3 front for schools like MTSU

 

[SpaceRaider]

Maybe MT needs to temporarily revert to a Wide tackle six, We need a Ed Bunio type, I said only half jokingly.

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[DisgruntledAlum]

I’ll be in attendance but I don’t expect a big crowd. Hopefully we can get a win but I don’t feel good about this one.

I was thinking of making an appearance myself. Have a brat and a beer and bundle up.

 

[DisgruntledAlum]

I'm inclined to agree with this.

Derek Mason didn't forget defense overnight. Same for Stewart. Their system is definitely more pro-oriented and needs bigger guys to run effectively. The question for me is why they aren't adjusting.

I wondered that myself, play to utilize the strengths of the players you have. With all the injuries, maybe we are where we are.

 

[SpaceRaider]

MTSU football coach Derek Mason discusses Kennesaw State matchup

Middle Tennessee State football coach Derek Mason talks about defending Week 8 opponent Kennesaw State.

www.dnj.com

 

[FranklinRaider315]

I was thinking of making an appearance myself. Have a brat and a beer and bundle up.

I’ll cook my own brat and watch this CUSA pillow fight on CBSSN until one of these teams gives it away to the other.
Can’t muster enough energy to drive 45 min. one way and sit on a cold aluminum bleacher. 😂
Go Blue Raiders!

 

[AustinLewis]

3-4 at our level just seems like a terrible idea in my opinion. We are gonna get ran all over with only 3 DL. I much prefer the typical 4-3 front for schools like MTSU

At this level (G5), if I liked odd fronts, I'd probably base out of 4-3 under. Present as 4-3 but function as 3-4 with one gap principles.

Nickel would be 4-2-5...may even create some sort of hybrid SS / LB guy to buzz.

 

[Brew_Raider]

At this level (G5), if I liked odd fronts, I'd probably base out of 4-3 under. Present as 4-3 but function as 3-4 with one gap principles.

Nickel would be 4-2-5...may even create some sort of hybrid SS / LB guy to buzz.

Thats what I think as well. Teams playing true odd fronts and 2-gap really need a NT that can consistently demand a double team and 2 LB that can take on OL blocks 1 on 1. I get philosophy, but given our personnel I think we should look like a 4-2-5 with 1 gap principles, press coverage on the outside and a 2 high safety look as our base D. Theoretically, we can walk Harris down in run support and we should have speed with the 4 other DBs to open up pressure opportunities.

 

[Shayne_Pickering]

I'm inclined to agree with this.

Derek Mason didn't forget defense overnight. Same for Stewart. Their system is definitely more pro-oriented and needs bigger guys to run effectively. The question for me is why they aren't adjusting.

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