CUSA opponents meet when the Missouri State Bears (2-3) and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-4) play 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

Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 24th-worst in the FBS (403.2 yards allowed per game), Missouri State has had more success offensively, ranking 78th in the FBS offensively putting up 371.4 yards per game.
Despite sporting a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 19th-worst in the FBS (31.6 points allowed per game), the Bears have put up better results offensively, ranking 107th in the FBS by putting up 21.6 points per game.
Missouri State is averaging 261.8 passing yards per game on offense (42nd in the FBS), and ranks 94th defensively with 239 passing yards allowed per game.
Middle Tennessee has been struggling on offense, ranking 13th-worst with 311.8 total yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, allowing 386.2 total yards per contest (92nd-ranked).
The Blue Raiders have lots of room to get better, as they rank ninth-worst in points per game (16.4) this season and 22nd-worst in points surrendered per game (31).
In terms of passing, Middle Tennessee ranks 69th in the FBS (229.6 passing yards per game) and 64th defensively (216 passing yards allowed per contest).

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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