2024 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team

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The 2024 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team represented Middle Tennessee State University as a member of Conference USA (C-USA) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Derek Mason, the Blue Raiders compiled an overall record of 3–9 with a mark of 2–6 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for eighth at the bottom of the C-USA standings. The team played home games at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

ConferenceConference USA
Record3–9 (2–6 C-USA)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorBodie Reeder (1st season)
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2024 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football
ConferenceConference USA
Record3–9 (2–6 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBodie Reeder (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorBrian Stewart (1st season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumJohnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
Seasons
 2023
2025 
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2024 Conference USA football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Jacksonville State y$ 71  95 
Western Kentucky y 62  86 
Sam Houston 62  103 
Liberty 53  84 
Louisiana Tech 44  58 
UTEP 35  39 
FIU 35  48 
New Mexico State 26  39 
Middle Tennessee 26  39 
Kennesaw State* 26  210 
Championship: Jacksonville State 52, Western Kentucky 12
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
  • * – Ineligible for postseason play due to FCS-to-FBS transition rules
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Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 316:00 p.m.Tennessee Tech*ESPN+W 32–2516,000
September 73:15 p.m.at No. 6 Ole Miss*SECNL 3–5266,427
September 146:00 p.m.Western Kentucky
ESPN+L 21–4912,227
September 213:00 p.m.Duke*dagger
  • Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
  • Murfreesboro, TN
ESPNUL 17–4515,209
September 286:30 p.m.at Memphis*ESPNUL 7–2425,266
October 107:00 p.m.at Louisiana TechCBSSNL 21–4815,072
October 157:00 p.m.Kennesaw State
  • Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
  • Murfreesboro, TN
CBSSNW 14–510,200
October 236:30 p.m.at Jacksonville StateESPN2L 20–4217,988
November 22:30 p.m.at UTEPCBSSNW 20–1314,775
November 912:00 p.m.Liberty
  • Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
  • Murfreesboro, TN
CBSSNL 17–3713,500
November 231:30 p.m.New Mexico State
  • Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
  • Murfreesboro, TN
ESPN+L 21–3610,123
November 301:00 p.m.at FIUESPN+L 24–3514,686
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Preseason

C-USA media poll

The Conference USA preseason media poll was released on July 19. The Blue Raiders were predicted to finish fourth in the conference.[2]

Game summaries

Tennessee Tech

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1 2 3 4 Total
Golden Eagles 0 5 6 14 25
Blue Raiders 7 14 0 11 32
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StatisticsTNTCMTSU
First downs2120
Total yards341328
Rushing yards67118
Passing yards274210
Turnovers11
Time of possession27:0932:51
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Tennessee TechPassingJordyn Potts27/38, 256 yards, 3 TD
RushingJalen Mitchell11 rushes, 52 yards
ReceivingD. J. Linkins7 receptions, 61 yards
Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiao20/35, 210 yards, TD, INT
RushingFrank Peasant10 rushes, 49 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingOmari Kelly4 receptions, 47 yards
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At No. 6 Ole Miss

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1 2 3 4 Total
Blue Raiders 0 3 0 0 3
No. 6 Rebels 17 14 14 7 52
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StatisticsMTSUMISS
First downs1834
Total yards278655
Rushing yards28258
Passing yards250397
Turnovers20
Time of possession33:0326:57
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Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato21/33, 209 yards, INT
RushingTerry Wilkins7 rushes, 19 yards
ReceivingHolden Willis6 receptions, 93 yards
Ole MissPassingJaxson Dart25/27, 377 yards, TD
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.14 rushes, 165 yards, 4 TD
ReceivingTre Harris9 receptions, 130 yards
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Western Kentucky (100 Miles of Hate)

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1 2 3 4 Total
Hilltoppers 14 7 21 7 49
Blue Raiders 0 0 14 7 21
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StatisticsWKUMTSU
First downs3021
Total yards631514
Rushing yards15058
Passing yards481456
Turnovers01
Time of possession31:2228:38
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Western KentuckyPassingCaden Veltkamp27/30, 398 yards, 5 TD
RushingL. T. Sanders8 rushes, 54 yards
ReceivingKisean Johnson8 receptions, 129 yards, 2 TD
Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato24/31, 456 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingNicholas Vattiato9 rushes, 21 yards
ReceivingOmari Kelly9 receptions, 239 yards, 3 TD
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Duke

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1 2 3 4 Total
Blue Devils 28 7 3 7 45
Blue Raiders 10 0 7 0 17
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StatisticsDUKEMTSU
First downs1718
Total yards340295
Rushing yards124168
Passing yards216127
Turnovers14
Time of possession23:4536:15
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DukePassingMaalik Murphy14/21, 216 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingStar Thomas17 carries, 111 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingNicky Dalmolin4 receptions, 100 yards, 2 TD
Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato21/33, 127 yards, TD, INT
RushingJaiden Credle12 carries, 125 yards, TD
ReceivingHolden Willis3 receptions, 60 yards, TD
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At Memphis

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1 2 3 4 Total
Blue Raiders 0 0 7 0 7
Tigers 0 14 10 0 24
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StatisticsMTSUMEM
First downs1322
Total yards312413
Rushing yards29186
Passing yards283227
Turnovers21
Time of possession25:5134:09
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato21/31, 283 yards
RushingJaiden Credle10 carries, 39 yards
ReceivingOmari Kelly6 receptions, 174 yards
MemphisPassingSeth Henigan26/41, 227 yards
RushingMario Anderson Jr.18 carries, 118 yards, TD
ReceivingRoc Taylor6 receptions, 69 yards
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At Louisiana Tech

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1 2 3 4 Total
Blue Raiders 14 0 7 0 21
Bulldogs 20 14 14 0 48
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StatisticsMTSULT
First downs1727
Total yards336551
Rushing yards60222
Passing yards276329
Turnovers21
Time of possession25:3734:23
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Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato24/39, 276 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJekail Middlebrook5 carries, 30 yards
ReceivingOmari Kelly8 receptions, 103 yards
Louisiana TechPassingEvan Bullock18/25, 290 yards, 5 TD
RushingOmiri Wiggins8 carries, 49 yards
ReceivingTru Edwards6 receptions, 127 yards, TD
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Kennesaw State

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1 2 3 4 Total
Owls 2 0 0 3 5
Blue Raiders 7 0 7 0 14
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StatisticsKENNMTSU
First downs1017
Total yards234284
Rushing yards13185
Passing yards103199
Turnovers20
Time of possession29:4830:12
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Kennesaw StatePassingKhalib Johnson5/17, 52 yards, 2 INT
RushingQua Ashley11 carries, 79 yards
ReceivingCarson Kent4 receptions, 59 yards
Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato19/34, 199 yards
RushingJaiden Credle10 carries, 49 yards
ReceivingHolden Willis8 receptions, 92 yards
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At Jacksonville State

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1 2 3 4 Total
Blue Raiders 10 0 3 7 20
Gamecocks 14 0 21 7 42
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StatisticsMTSUJVST
First downs1730
Total yards364575
Rushing yards67438
Passing yards297137
Turnovers01
Time of possession29:5630:04
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Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato25/36, 297 yards, 2 TD
RushingJaiden Credle8 carries, 39 yards
ReceivingOmari Kelly8 receptions, 128 yards
Jacksonville StatePassingTyler Huff10/18, 137 yards, TD
RushingTre Stewart21 carries, 210 yards, TD
ReceivingCam Vaughn4 receptions, 82 yards
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At UTEP

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1 2 3 4 Total
Blue Raiders 3 7 3 7 20
Miners 3 7 3 0 13
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StatisticsMTSUUTEP
First downs1720
Total yards333305
Rushing yards94160
Passing yards239145
Turnovers31
Time of possession31:2628:34
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Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato21/35, 239 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingJaiden Credle10 carries, 40 yards
ReceivingMyles Butler5 receptions, 101 yards, TD
UTEPPassingJP Pickles18/33, 145 yards, INT
RushingJevon Jackson21 carries, 83 yards
ReceivingJevon Jackson5 receptions, 33 yards
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Liberty

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1 2 3 4 Total
Flames 7 20 3 7 37
Blue Raiders 7 0 0 10 17
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StatisticsLIBMTSU
First downs3019
Total yards500351
Rushing yards33988
Passing yards161263
Turnovers21
Time of possession30:2329:37
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LibertyPassingKaidon Salter11/15, 154 yards, 2 TD
RushingQuinton Cooley24 carries, 136 yards, TD
ReceivingElijah Canion3 receptions, 54 yards
Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato22/33, 263 yards, 2 TD
RushingJaiden Credle10 carries, 27 yards
ReceivingHolden Willis5 receptions, 81 yards
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New Mexico State

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1 2 3 4 Total
Aggies 10 3 13 10 36
Blue Raiders 0 7 7 7 21
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StatisticsNMSUMTSU
First downs1825
Total yards382447
Rushing yards145170
Passing yards237277
Turnovers02
Time of possession27:1632:44
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New Mexico StatePassingParker Awad12/16, 221 yards
RushingSeth McGowan12 carries, 83 yards
ReceivingSeth McGowan6 receptions, 96 yards, TD
Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato30/45, 277 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingJekail Middlebrook10 carries, 80 yards
ReceivingHolden Willis3 receptions, 67 yards, TD
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At FIU

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1 2 3 4 Total
Blue Raiders 0 17 0 7 24
Panthers 14 14 0 7 35
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StatisticsMTSUFIU
First downs1722
Total yards377463
Rushing yards121144
Passing yards256319
Turnovers10
Time of possession26:2033:40
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Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiato21/33, 256 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJekail Middlebrook10 carries, 41 yards, TD
ReceivingHolden Willis6 receptions, 123 yards, 2 TD
FIUPassingKeyone Jenkins19/27, 319 yards, 3 TD
RushingDevonte Lyons15 carries, 101 yards, TD
ReceivingEric Rivers7 receptions, 117 yards, TD
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Personnel

Roster

2024 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Football

Quarterbacks

  • 10 – Luther Richesson – Redshirt Sophomore (6'3, 217)
  • 11 – Nicholas Vattiato – Redshirt Junior (6'1, 205)
  • 16 – Roman Gagliano – Freshman (6'3, 224)
  • 18 – Stone Frost – Graduate Student (5'11, 215)

Running backs

  • 0 – Brian Brewton – Redshirt Senior (5'7, 173)
  • 4 – Terry Wilkins – Redshirt Senior (5'8, 186)
  • 22 – Jaiden Credle – Junior (6'1, 195)
  • 24 – Frank Peasant – Redshirt Senior (5'11, 196)
  • 26 – Jayce Gardener – Redshirt Senior (5'11, 214)
  • 31 – Austin Clemons – Freshman (6'0, 204)
  • 32 – Jekail Middlebrook - Redshirt Freshman (5'9, 191)

Wide receivers

  • 1 – Omari Kelly – Junior (6'0, 180)
  • 5 – Myles Butler – Redshirt Junior (6'2, 198)
  • 7 – Sam Driggers – Redshirt Freshman (5'11, 201)
  • 9 – Hayes Sutton – Graduate Student (6'1, 199)
  • 13 – Javonte Sherman – Redshirt Junior (6'2, 216)
  • 15 – Josh Evans – Freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 17 – Gamarion Carter – Redshirt Junior (6'2, 189)
  • 18 – Ethan Crite – Redshirt Freshman (6'2, 188)
  • 19 – Kellen Stewart – Redshirt Junior (5'9, 164)
  • 27 – Caleb Dochnahl – Junior (6'1, 201)
  • 28 – Christopher Kaup – Freshman (6'2, 184)
  • 81 – Mitchell Howell – Redshirt Senior (5'10, 204)
  • 84 – Tyson Resper – Redshirt Sophomore (5'8, 167)
  • 86 – Cam'ron Lacy – Redshirt Freshman (5'8, 153)
  • 87 – Elijah Ealey – Redshirt Junior (5'11, 166)

Tight ends

  • 41 – Slade Alexander – Redshirt Junior (6'2, 222)
  • 42 – Evan Poticher – Freshman (6'3, 237)
  • 45 – Bobby Council – Freshman (5'11, 234)
  • 46 – Sawyer Lovvorn – Freshman (6'1, 217)
  • 80 – Ryan Hoerstkamp – Graduate Student (6'2, 240)
  • 82 – Taharin Sudderth – Redshirt Junior (6'2, 239)
  • 83 – Holden Willis – Redshirt Senior (6'4, 212)
  • 85 – Brody Benke – Freshman (6'4, 249)
  • 88 – Jacob Coleman – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 230)
 

Offensive Lineman

  • 48 – Nash Stidham – Redshirt Sophomore (5'10, 210)
  • 55 – Mateo Guevara – Redshirt Sophomore (6'4, 309)
  • 60 – Ayden Merrihew – Junior (6'4, 280)
  • 61 – Lantz Peoples – Freshman (6'5, 372)
  • 62 – Simon Wilson – Redshirt Junior (6'1, 317)
  • 63 – Alex Gale – Freshman (6'3, 300)
  • 65 – Julius Pierce – Graduate Student (6'4, 293)
  • 68 – Jason Overton – Freshman (6'2, 285)
  • 70 – Isaac Rue – Redshirt Freshman (6'6, 307)
  • 71 – Ellis Adams – Graduate Student (6'4, 372)
  • 72 – Morgan Scott – Redshirt Junior (6'5, 298)
  • 73 – Marcus Miller – Redshirt Junior (6'4, 299)
  • 74 – Ethan Ellis – Graduate Student (6'6, 309)
  • 75 – Dumela Knox – Junior (6'7, 310)
  • 76 – Shamar Crawford – Redshirt Sophomore (6'5, 287)
  • 77 – Jaylen Robinson – Redshirt Sophomore (6'7, 270)
  • 78 – Daniel Gonzalez – Redshirt Senior (6'5, 289)
  • 79 – Zach Clayton – Freshman (6'5, 296)

Defensive Line

  • 34 – Kedrick Burley – Freshman (6'2, 241) (DE/OLB)
  • 35 – Zeion Simpson-Smith – Freshman (6'1, 235)
  • 40 – Anthony Bynum – Redshirt Freshman (6'3, 257)
  • 44 – Andy Nwaoko – Redshirt Senior (6'3, 251)
  • 45 – Ja'Darious Morris – Redshirt Freshman (6'1, 255)
  • 46 – Reggie Johnson – Junior (6'4, 220)
  • 47 – Tiyyan Robinson – Freshman (6'5, 232)
  • 49 – James Stewart – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 247)
  • 89 – Brandon Buckner – Redshirt Junior (6'0, 248)
  • 90 – Chayce Smith – Redshirt Freshman (6'2, 250)
  • 91 – Felix Hixon – Redshirt Sophomore (6'3, 302)
  • 92 – Damonte Smith – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 298)
  • 93 – Aidan Butts – Freshman (6'3, 252)
  • 96 – James Gillespie – Junior (6'3, 295)
  • 98 – Shakai Woods – Redshirt Freshman (6'1, 292)
  • 99 – Alex Williams – Graduate Student (6'7, 291)
 

Linebackers

  • 8 – Devyn Curtis – Redshirt Senior (6'2, 235)
  • 9 – Parker HughesRedshirt Junior (6'2, 212)
  • 10 – Drew Francis – Redshirt Senior (6'3, 228)
  • 12 – Jalen Davis – Graduate Student (5'11, 200)
  • 30 – Caleb Reid – Freshman (6'3, 236)
  • 33 – Malik Love – Freshman (6'4, 207)
  • 36 – Jordan Thompson – Redshirt Freshman (5'11, 214)
  • 43 – Markel James – Redshirt Freshman (6'2, 227)
  • 50 – Elijah Carney – Redshirt Freshman (6'0, 222)
  • 51 – Amarrien Bailey – Freshman (6'0, 212)
  • 52 – Muaaz Byard – Redshirt Sophomore (6'1, 223)
  • 54 – Nolan Forsha – Junior (6'2, 211)
  • 56 – Jayson Lowe – Sophomore (6'2, 220)
  • 57 – Brady Russell – Redshirt Freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 58 – Korey Smith – Freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 59 – Jacob Jackson – Redshirt Senior (5'11, 206)

Defensive backs

  • 2 – De'Arre McDonald – Redshirt Senior (6'0, 205)
  • 4 – James Monds III – Redshirt Sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 6 – Marvae Myers – Graduate Student (6'0, 196)
  • 7 – Brendon Harris – Graduate Student (6'1, 210)
  • 18 – Xavier Williams – Graduate Student (6'2, 205)
  • 21 – Abdul Muhammad – Junior (6'2, 175)
  • 22 – Chris Johnson – Redshirt Junior (5'10, 188)
  • 24 – Trevon Ferrell – Redshirt Sophomore (5'10, 178)
  • 25 – Jackson Lowe – Freshman (6'1, 188)
  • 26 – Jared Douglas – Junior (6'1, 181)
  • 27 – Rickey Smith – Redshirt Junior (6'0, 177)
  • 28 – Da'Shawn Elder – Redshirt Junior (6'0, 215)
  • 29 – Tyrell Raby – Redshirt Junior (5'11, 183)
  • 31 – John Howse IV – Redshirt Junior (6'1, 198)
  • 32 – Alan Young – Redshirt Freshman (6'0, 209)
  • 33 – Taylor Ratinaud – Freshman (6'0, 190)
  • 39 – Jordan Beasley – Freshman (6'1, 195)

Kicker/Punter

  • 7 – Zeke Rankin – Redshirt Senior (5'8, 215) (K)
  • 35 – Zach Benedict – Redshirt Sophomore (6'1, 195) (K)
  • 36 – Wyatt Joyce – Freshman (5'10, 166) (K)
  • 96 – Jacob Taylor – Freshman (5'10, 190) (P)
  • 97 – Grant Chadwick – Freshman (6'4, 190) (P)
  • 99 – Trey Turk – Senior (6'1, 212) (P)

Long snappers

  • 54 – Connor Dougherty – Redshirt Sophomore (6'3, 253)
  • 67 – Henry Hamlin – Freshman (6'3, 230)
  • 69 – Brody Butler – Redshirt Senior (6'0, 229)

Legend

  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Source and player details, 2024 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Football Commits (01/14/2025):[3]

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