After a long delay, we are approaching kickoff. I will be providing live updates from Floyd Stadium during the game in this thread.
IT IS FOOTBALL TIME IN MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE!!!
IT IS FOOTBALL TIME IN MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE!!!
FOOTBALL Tennessee Tech @ Middle Tennessee Game Thread
- Thread starter Shayne_Pickering
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Tennessee Tech won the kickoff and has elected to defer and kick the ball off.
Middle Tennessee receives the kickoff and we are underway. The Blue Raiders will start at their own 28.
Middle Tennessee receives the kickoff and we are underway. The Blue Raiders will start at their own 28.
Starting offensive line (left to right):
Marcus Miller, Simon Wilson, Julius Pierce, Mateo Guevara, J'Shun Bodiford
Marcus Miller, Simon Wilson, Julius Pierce, Mateo Guevara, J'Shun Bodiford
Nick Vattiato completes a big pass to Holden Willis (who received the start at tight end) to convert a third down and get into Golden Eagle territory
All that effort to brand MT and put it in the jersey and they use MTxx on the banner yet spell out Tenn Tech. SMH.
Nick Vattiato finds Myles Butler to convert a 3rd-and-14 and get into the red zone
FRANK PEASANT RUSHING TOUCHDOWN
Middle Tennessee converts its fifth third down of the drive and cashes it in with a 3 yard Frank Peasant rushing touchdown. Rankin XP good.
Tennessee Tech: 0
Middle Tennessee: 7
6:56 1Q
Middle Tennessee converts its fifth third down of the drive and cashes it in with a 3 yard Frank Peasant rushing touchdown. Rankin XP good.
Tennessee Tech: 0
Middle Tennessee: 7
6:56 1Q
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1. Opening drive TD off our scripted plays and with so many runs is fantastic.
2. Clear difference in offensive identify and scheme early. Will be interesting to see how this staff adjusts now that we’ve moved through the scripted plays.
3. Will need Nick to run or at least be a run threat occasionally for this running game to open up.
4. 15 plays, 8 minute drive. Hard to ask for mic better.
2. Clear difference in offensive identify and scheme early. Will be interesting to see how this staff adjusts now that we’ve moved through the scripted plays.
3. Will need Nick to run or at least be a run threat occasionally for this running game to open up.
4. 15 plays, 8 minute drive. Hard to ask for mic better.
JOHN HOWSE IV INTERCEPTION
John Howse IV intercepts the pass on 4th down in Blue Raider territory and returns it all the way to the Golden Eagles 30-yard line.
Vanderbilt transfer already making a big impact in Murfreesboro
3:08 1Q
John Howse IV intercepts the pass on 4th down in Blue Raider territory and returns it all the way to the Golden Eagles 30-yard line.
Vanderbilt transfer already making a big impact in Murfreesboro
3:08 1Q
Tennessee Tech's tablets went out that college teams can use on the sideline now. Middle Tennessee will be forfeiting their use of them to offset it during the game
Nick Vattiato finds Gamarion Carter to convert a fourth down and the ball is at the 13-yard line
END OF 1ST QUARTER
Blue Raiders ball at the Tennessee Tech 7-yard line. 3rd and 4
Tennessee Tech: 0
Middle Tennessee: 7
Blue Raiders ball at the Tennessee Tech 7-yard line. 3rd and 4
Tennessee Tech: 0
Middle Tennessee: 7
On the broadcast, they just stated that MT has 60 new players. 33 are transfers. I believe they said it is seventh in FBS this year.
MYLES BUTLER TOUCHDOWN
A great play design leaves Myles Butler WIDE OPEN in the back of the end zone and Nick converts the third down to go up two scores. Zeke Rankin XP good.
Tennessee Tech: 0
Middle Tennessee: 14
14:55 2Q
A great play design leaves Myles Butler WIDE OPEN in the back of the end zone and Nick converts the third down to go up two scores. Zeke Rankin XP good.
Tennessee Tech: 0
Middle Tennessee: 14
14:55 2Q
Need to run the ball and stop Tech's 3rd downs a lot better, but this team makes plays when it needs to so far (knock on wood)
SAAAAAAACK
James Gillespie is the main tackler. The defensive line has been applying pressure tonight from all over
James Gillespie is the main tackler. The defensive line has been applying pressure tonight from all over
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Middle Tennessee has the ball back and the second unit offensive line in the game:
Zach Clayton, Isaac Rue Simon Wilson, Ellis Adams, Morgan Scott (left to right)
Zach Clayton, Isaac Rue Simon Wilson, Ellis Adams, Morgan Scott (left to right)
Julius Pierce comes in for fourth down, but Gamarion Carter drops the pass to convert. Blue Raiders get bailed out by roughing the passer call against Tennessee Tech.
1st and 10 and the 11-yard line of Tech
1st and 10 and the 11-yard line of Tech
TOUCHDOWN FLIP CREDLE
Flip Credle runs it in from 11 yards out and the lead is extended to three scores. Zeke Rankin XP good.
Tennessee Tech: 0
Middle Tennessee: 21
8:43 2Q
Flip Credle runs it in from 11 yards out and the lead is extended to three scores. Zeke Rankin XP good.
Tennessee Tech: 0
Middle Tennessee: 21
8:43 2Q
Omari Kelly lets Tennessee Tech down the punt and the Blue Raiders will start their drive at their own one yard line with 4:34 left until halftime
Frank Peasant is tackled in the end zone, resulting in a safety to give Tech their first two points of the season. Tackle made by star linebacker Aaron Swafford.
Middle Tennessee wll kick off from the 20 yard line
Tennessee Tech: 2
Middle Tennessee: 21
4:30 2Q
Middle Tennessee wll kick off from the 20 yard line
Tennessee Tech: 2
Middle Tennessee: 21
4:30 2Q
Tennessee Tech is charged with a holding penalty on the return and will start their drive on their own 26 yard line
Tennessee Tech gets a first down and advances to the Blue Raiders 46 as we hit the 2 minute warning.
Tyrell Raby goes down. Jalen Jackson coming in. 1:51 left in the first half
Tyrell Raby goes down. Jalen Jackson coming in. 1:51 left in the first half
Jalen Jackson drops what would've probably been a pick six wow. Tried to run before securing the ball.
De'Arre McDonald leaves the game with injury. Abdul Muhammad enters the game for him. Raby still out
Tennessee Tech driving, currently on the MTSU 27 with 1:16 left
Jordyn Potts misses a wide open touchdown but converts the 4th down for Tech nonetheless. 1st and 10 at the MTSU 13 with under 20 seconds left
Tennessee Tech with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after shoving Abdul Muhammad (who made an impressive open field tackle to prevent a touchdown).
3rd and 25 at the MTSU 28 with 3 seconds until half. Would imagine they attempt a field goal
3rd and 25 at the MTSU 28 with 3 seconds until half. Would imagine they attempt a field goal
Hayden Olsen just barely gets it across and Tennessee Tech adds 3 points as we reach halftime.
HALFTIME
Tennessee Tech: 5
Middle Tennessee: 21
HALFTIME
Tennessee Tech: 5
Middle Tennessee: 21
Internet went out for a second but second half is underway. Damonte Smith with a big pass breakup on second down. Tyrell Raby back in the game and was in sticky coverage to force the punt. Middle Tennessee has the ball approaching midfield now.
Staring 5 back in up front. From left to right: Marcus Miller, Simon Wilson, Julius Pierce, Mateo Guevara, J'Shun Bodiford
Nick Vattiato looks at Omari Kelly a bit too long and Caldra Williford picks him off. After a solid return, Tech will start at the MTSU 34.
12:43 3Q
12:43 3Q
