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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

MTSU running back Antonio Martin and offensive coordinator Anthony Scelfo shared success at Southeastern Louisiana.

Two years later, they’re back together in Middle Tennessee and thriving through three weeks.

Martin on reuniting with his old OC:

https://t.co/1MGKGcn279

[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

@MT_FB forced three turnovers against Nevada on Saturday en route to a 27-20 win.

Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jackson Lowe spoke about the defense’s growth through the Blue Raiders’ first three games in 2026.

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

@MT_FB head coach Derek Mason gives an opening statement after the Blue Raiders’ 27-20 win over @NevadaFootball.

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

Final stats from Floyd Stadium as @MT_FB moves to 2-1.

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

Halftime: @MT_FB 10 @NevadaFootball 10

A 46-yard kick from Dominic Bourgeois ties things up as time expires in the half. Nevada will receive the football to begin the third quarter.

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

@NevadaFootball wins the toss and defers.

Let’s play some 🏈

[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

Back in Floyd Stadium this evening for @MT_FB vs @NevadaFootball

Both squads look to get back in the win column after suffering losses a week ago.

Follow along at the link:

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

Nevada has questions around its starting quarterback on Saturday. Who cares?

Brett’s fun stat of the week:

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

After a week away, @MT_FB is back in Floyd Stadium on Saturday to host @NevadaFootball

Here are three things you need to know:

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

@MT_FB head coach Derek Mason spoke to the media today ahead of the Blue Raiders’ game against Nevada on Saturday at Floyd Stadium.

The Blue Raiders came from behind in the fourth quarter a year ago to beat the Wolfpack in Reno, 14-13.

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

On Saturday, @MT_FB and @HerdFB traded blows for all four quarters, before a late Middle Tennessee rally to tie the game ended with a failed two-point conversion inside the final minute. 

What we learned about the Blue Raiders in their first loss of the 2026 season:

https://t.co/k7QWg4pJW3

[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

@MT_FB QB Roman Gagliano on the Blue Raiders’ failed two-point conversion inside the final minute.

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

“This game just came down to execution.”

@MT_FB head coach Derek Mason on his team showing fight late, despite ultimately losing on a failed two-point try:

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

Final stats from Huntington, West Virginia

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

Here’s the failed conversion attempt.

[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

FINAL: MTSU football falls to Marshall after failed two-point conversion

The Blue Raiders rallied late, but couldn’t tie the game in the final minutes.

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

END Q3

The Thundering Herd will have 1st and 10 on their own 49 to begin the final frame. Zion Turner is now in at quarterback for Marshall.

We’ve also got a vibe-off going on between the two teams.

@MT_FB 20 @HerdFB 14

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

Stats at the half from @MT_FB vs @HerdFB

Follow live:

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

Aidan Butts and the MTSU D-Line getting warm ahead of kickoff against Marshall

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[Brett Walker @bwalker2004]

Just under an hour and a half away from kick here in Huntington.

Follow along with live updates as @MT_FB takes on @HerdFB

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