2025 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team

2025 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football
ConferenceConference USA
Record0–0 (0–0 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBodie Reeder (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorBrian Stewart (2nd season)
Home stadiumJohnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
2025 Conference USA football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Delaware*   0 – 0     0 – 0  
FIU   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Jacksonville State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Kennesaw State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Liberty   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Louisiana Tech   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Middle Tennessee   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Missouri State*   0 – 0     0 – 0  
New Mexico State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Sam Houston   0 – 0     0 – 0  
UTEP   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Western Kentucky   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Championship: December 6, 2025
  • * – Ineligible for postseason play due to FCS-to-FBS transition rules
As of January 16, 2025

The 2025 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team will represent Middle Tennessee State University as a member of Conference USA (C-USA) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Blue Raiders are expected to be led by Derek Mason in his second year as the head coach. The Blue Raiders will play home games at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

Player Position Destination
Xavier Williams S Cincinnati
James Monds III DB Eastern Michigan
James Shellman IV DB Kennesaw State
Grant Chadwick P LSU
Omari Kelly WR Michigan State
Simon Wilson OL Tulsa
Jordan Thompson LB Unknown
James Stewart DE Unknown
Sam Driggers WR Unknown
Ethan Crite WR Unknown
Luther Richesson QB Unknown
Tyrell Raby DB Unknown
Taharin Sudderth DL Unknown
Jacob Coleman TE Unknown
Ayden Merrihew OL Unknown
Shamar Crawford OL Unknown
Julius Pierce OT Unknown
Javonte Sherman WR Unknown
Marvae Myers DB Unknown
Terry Wilkins RB Unknown
Drew Francis LB Unknown
Devyn Curtis LB Unknown
J’Shun Bodiford OL Unknown
Frank Peasant RB Unknown
John Howse IV S Unknown

Incoming

Player Position Previous school
E.J. Harris OL Auburn
Alex Mitchell LB Chattanooga
Juwon Gaston CB Houston
Hunter Tipton TE Louisiana Tech
Tayvion Galloway TE Purdue
Jacob Otts OL Rhode Island
Tyree Patterson WR UCF

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Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResult
August 30Austin Peay*
September 6at Wisconsin*
September 13at Nevada*
September 20Marshall*
  • Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • *Non-conference game

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Game summaries

vs. (FCS) Austin Peay

Game One – (FCS) Austin Peay Governors (0–0) at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
(FCS) Governors 0 0 000
Blue Raiders 0 0 000

at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium • Murfreesboro, TN

  • Date: Saturday August 30, 2025
  • Game time: TBA
  • TV announcers (TBA): TBA
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics APSU MTSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Austin Peay Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Middle Tennessee Passing
Rushing
Receiving


at Wisconsin

See also: 2025 Wisconsin Badgers football team
Game Twp – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (0–0) at Wisconsin Badgers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Raiders 0 0 000
Badgers 0 0 000

at Camp Randall Stadium • Madison, WI

  • Date: Saturday September 6, 2025
  • Game time: TBA
  • TV announcers (TBA): TBA
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MTSU WIS
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Middle Tennessee Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Wisconsin Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Nevada

See also: 2025 Nevada Wolf Pack football team
Game Three – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (0–0) at Nevada Wolf Pack (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Raiders 0 0 000
Wolf Pack 0 0 000

at Mackay Stadium • Reno, NV

  • Date: Saturday September 13, 2025
  • Game time: TBA
  • TV announcers (TBA): TBA
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MTSU NEV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Middle Tennessee Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Nevada Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Marshall

Game Four – Marshall Thundering Herd (0–0) at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Thundering Herd 0 0 000
Blue Raiders 0 0 000

at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium • Murfreesboro, TN

  • Date: Saturday September 20, 2025
  • Game time: TBA
  • TV announcers (TBA): TBA
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MRSH MTSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Marshall Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Middle Tennessee Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Roster

2025 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Football

Quarterbacks

  • 11 – Nicholas Vattiato – Redshirt Senior (6'1, 205)
  • 16 – Roman Gagliano – Sophomore (6'3, 224)
  • – Stanley Anderson-Lofton – Freshman (6'1, 212)

Running backs

  • 31 – Austin Clemons – Sophomore (6'0, 204)
  • 32 – Jekail Middlebrook - Redshirt Sophomore (5'9, 191)
  • – Kiandrea Barker – Freshman (5'11, 183)
  • – Rai'keyrean Chandler – Freshman (5'10, 177)
  • – DJ Taylor – Freshman (6'1, 186)

Wide receivers

  • 0 – Brian Brewton – Graduate Student (5'7, 173)
  • 5 – Myles Butler – Redshirt Senior (6'2, 198)
  • 15 – Josh Evans – Sophomore (6'3, 215)
  • 17 – Gamarion Carter – Redshirt Senior (6'2, 189)
  • 19 – Kellen Stewart – Redshirt Senior (5'9, 164)
  • 27 – Caleb Dochnahl – Senior (6'1, 201)
  • 28 – Christopher Kaup – Sophomore (6'2, 184)
  • 86 – Cam'ron Lacy – Redshirt Sophomore (5'8, 153)
  • – Neo Clifton – Freshman (6'2, 193)
  • – Nahzae Cox – Junior (6'4, 193)
  • – Ben Hubbard – Freshman (5'9, 173)
  • – AJ Jones – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 209)
  • – Tyree Patterson – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 186)

Tight ends

  • 41 – Slade Alexander – Redshirt Senior (6'2, 222)
  • 42 – Evan Poticher – Sophomore (6'3, 237)
  • 45 – Bobby Council – Sophomore (5'11, 234)
  • 46 – Sawyer Lovvorn – Sophomore (6'1, 217)
  • 85 – Brody Benke – Sophomore (6'4, 249)
  • – Tayvion Galloway – Redshirt Freshman (6'4, 229)
  • – Wilson Hodges – Freshman (6'5, 228)
  • – Hunter Tipton – Redshirt Junior (6'5, 249)
  

Offensive Lineman

  • 48 – Nash Stidham – Redshirt Junior (5'10, 210)
  • 55 – Mateo Guevara – Redshirt Junior (6'4, 309)
  • 63 – Alex Gale – Sophomore (6'3, 300)
  • 68 – Jason Overton – Sophomore (6'2, 285)
  • 70 – Isaac Rue – Redshirt Sophomore (6'6, 307)
  • 73 – Marcus Miller – Redshirt Senior (6'4, 299)
  • 75 – Dumela Knox – Senior (6'7, 310)
  • 79 – Zach Clayton – Sophomore (6'5, 296)
  • – Aaren Alexander – Redshirt Senior (6'3, 280)
  • – Diego Blattler – Junior (6'7, 290)
  • – Bo Bryan – Freshman (6'5, 290)
  • – Quentin Butler – Junior (6'4, 296)
  • – EJ Harris – Redshirt Junior (6'5, 335)
  • – Otto Janse Van Rensburg – Freshman (6'4, 298)
  • – Kyle Larkin – Freshman (6'6, 285)
  • – Jacob Otts – Redshirt Senior (6'8, 307)
  • – Archie Roseman V – Freshman (6'3, 340)
  • – Ikani Tuiono – Redshirt Senior (6'3, 282)

Defensive Line

  • 34 – Kedrick Burley – Sophomore (6'2, 241) (DE/OLB)
  • 35 – Zeion Simpson-Smith – Sophomore (6'1, 235)
  • 40 – Anthony Bynum – Redshirt Sophomore (6'3, 257)
  • 44 – Andy Nwaoko – Graduate Student (6'3, 251)
  • 45 – Ja'Darious Morris – Redshirt Sophomore (6'1, 255)
  • 46 – Reggie Johnson – Senior (6'4, 220)
  • 47 – Tiyyan Robinson – Sophomore (6'5, 232)
  • 89 – Brandon Buckner – Redshirt Senior (6'0, 248)
  • 90 – Chayce Smith – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 250)
  • 91 – Felix Hixon – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 302)
  • 92 – Damonte Smith – Redshirt Senior (6'3, 298)
  • 93 – Aidan Butts – Sophomore (6'3, 252)
  • 96 – James Gillespie – Senior (6'3, 295)
  • 98 – Shakai Woods – Redshirt Sophomore (6'1, 292)
  • – Darnell Malpress – Freshman (6'3, 212)
  

Linebackers

  • 9 – Parker Hughes – Redshirt Senior (6'2, 212)
  • 30 – Caleb Reid – Sophomore (6'3, 236)
  • 33 – Malik Love – Sophomore (6'4, 207)
  • 43 – Markel James – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 227)
  • 50 – Elijah Carney – Redshirt Sophomore (6'0, 222)
  • 51 – Amarrien Bailey – Sophomore (6'0, 212)
  • 52 – Muaaz Byard – Redshirt Junior (6'1, 223)
  • 56 – Jayson Lowe – Junior (6'2, 220)
  • 57 – Brady Russell – Redshirt Sophomore (6'0, 220)
  • 58 – Korey Smith – Sophomore (6'0, 220)
  • – Mathias Malaki-Donaldson – Redshirt Junior (6'5, 237)
  • – Alex Mitchell – Senior (6'2, 235)
  • – Micah Smith – Freshman (6'2, 229)
  • – Jaiyden Thompson – Junior (6'4, 252)
  • – Cameron Torbor – Freshman (6'4, 235)

Defensive backs

  • 21 – Abdul Muhammad – Senior (6'2, 175)
  • 22 – Chris Johnson – Redshirt Senior (5'10, 188)
  • 24 – Trevon Ferrell – Redshirt Junior (5'10, 178)
  • 25 – Jackson Lowe – Sophomore (6'1, 188)
  • 26 – Jared Douglas – Senior (6'1, 181)
  • 27 – Rickey Smith – Redshirt Senior (6'0, 177)
  • 32 – Alan Young – Redshirt Sophomore (6'0, 209)
  • 33 – Taylor Ratinaud – Sophomore (6'0, 190)
  • 39 – Jordan Beasley – Sophomore (6'1, 195)
  • – Devan Carlisle – Redshirt Sophomore (6'4, 195)
  • – Jordan Chestnut – Redshirt Junior (6'4, 196)
  • – Camari Hall – Freshman (5'9, 162)
  • – Elijah Hunter Jr. – Freshman (6'1, 195)
  • – Locke Kennedy – Freshman (6'3, 194)
  • – Christofer Noble – Freshman (6'3, 187)
  • – Kalen Woods – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 183)

Kicker/Punter

  • 35 – Zach Benedict – Redshirt Junior (6'1, 195) (K)
  • 36 – Wyatt Joyce – Sophomore (5'10, 166) (K)
  • 96 – Jacob Taylor – Sophomore (5'10, 190) (P)
  • – Aden Caine – Junior (6'1, 200) (P)
  • – Ashton Logan – Redshirt Junior (6'2, 217) (P)
  • – Baylen Woodman – Freshman (6'1, 195) (P)

Long snappers

  • 54 – Connor Dougherty – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 253)
  • 67 – Henry Hamlin – Sophomore (6'3, 230)

Legend

  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt
Source and player details, 2025 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Football Commits (01/15/2025):[4]


References

  1. ^ "Middle Tennessee State Football Transfer Portal". ON3.
  2. ^ "Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders 2025 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports.
  3. ^ "2025 Middle Tennessee Football Schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "2025 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football roster". goblueraiders.com.