The Missouri State Bears (2-3) meet a fellow CUSA foe when they visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-4) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium.
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Missouri State vs. Middle Tennessee: Oct. 8 Viewing Options
- Game date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Venue: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
- TV channel: ESPN2
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Bears vs. Blue Raiders Insights
- With 403.2 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS, Missouri State has had to lean on its 78th-ranked offense (371.4 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 19th-worst in the FBS (31.6 points allowed per game), the Bears have had more success on offense, ranking 107th in the FBS by putting up 21.6 points per game.
- Missouri State ranks 42nd in pass offense (261.8 passing yards per game) and 94th in pass defense (239 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Middle Tennessee has been sputtering on offense, ranking 13th-worst with 311.8 total yards per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, surrendering 386.2 total yards per contest (92nd-ranked).
- The Blue Raiders have plenty of room to improve, as they rank ninth-worst in points per game (16.4) this season and 22nd-worst in points surrendered per game (31).
- From an offensive standpoint, Middle Tennessee is generating 229.6 passing yards per game (69th-ranked). It ranks 64th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (216 passing yards surrendered per game).
Players to WatchMissouri State
- Jacob Clark: 1,195 PASS YDS / 239 YPG / 65.2% / 8 TD / 6 INT
- Shomari Lawrence: 66 CAR / 286 YDS / 57.2 YPG / 2 TD / 8 REC / 44 YDS / 11 YPG / 0 TD
- Ramone Green Jr.: 18 CAR / 102 YDS / 20.4 YPG / 0 TD / 12 REC / 179 YDS / 35.8 YPG / 1 TD
- Dash Luke: 22 REC / 310 YDS / 62 YPG / 2 TD
Middle Tennessee
- Nicholas Vattiato: 1,132 PASS YDS / 226.4 YPG / 58.9% / 6 TD / 4 INT
- Jekail Middlebrook: 59 CAR / 340 YDS / 68 YPG / 2 TD / 18 REC / 146 YDS / 29.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Rickey Hunt: 21 CAR / 81 YDS / 16.2 YPG / 0 TD / 8 REC / 52 YDS / 13 YPG / 0 TD
- Nahzae Cox: 24 REC / 341 YDS / 68.2 YPG / 4 TD
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Missouri State Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2025 | SMU | L 28-10 |
| 9/20/2025 | Tennessee-Martin | W 42-10 |
| 9/27/2025 | Western Kentucky | L 27-22 |
| 10/8/2025 | at Middle Tennessee | - |
| 10/22/2025 | at New Mexico State | - |
| 10/29/2025 | Florida International | - |
| 11/8/2025 | at Liberty | - |
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Middle Tennessee Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2025 | at Nevada | W 14-13 |
| 9/20/2025 | Marshall | L 42-28 |
| 9/27/2025 | at Kennesaw State | L 24-16 |
| 10/8/2025 | Missouri State | - |
| 10/22/2025 | at Delaware | - |
| 10/29/2025 | Jacksonville State | - |
| 11/8/2025 | Florida International | - |