Brent Stockstill
Duke's Quentin Harris (18) pulls away from North Carolina A&T's Devin Harrell (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Cutcliffe taking Duke to MTSU for non-conference road test

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 13, 2019 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, April 13, 2019 file photo, Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Gattis is perhaps the most intriguing new offensive coordinator in the country as Jim Harbaugh seems to be ceding control in favor of a more modern approach. It’s not as if the Wolverines weren’t running spread elements and run-pass options last season with quarterback Shea Patterson. But bringing in Gattis suggests a more immersive approach.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Patterson back to run Michigan's new-look offense in opener

By Larry Lage Aug. 30, 2019 03:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh responds to a question during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days in Chicago. The strength of Michigan's schedule is its balance. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
No. 7 Michigan unveils new offense against Middle Tennessee

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 07:18 PM EDT

Appalachian State players hoist interim head coach Mark Ivey onto their shoulders after their victory over Middle Tennessee in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Appalachian State won 45-13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Appalachian St. rolls past Middle Tenn. in N.O. Bowl, 45-13

By Brett Martel Dec. 16, 2018 12:20 AM EST

Appalachian State wide receiver Jalen Virgil (11) is tackled by Middle Tennessee cornerback Darryl Randolph (29) on a 35-yard pass completion in the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Middle Tennessee at Appalachian State 12/15/2018

Dec. 15, 2018 10:08 PM EST

Appalachian State, Middle Tennessee meet in New Orleans

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2018 03:19 PM EST
New Orleans Bowl: Middle Tennessee (8-5) vs. Appalachian St. (10-2), Dec. 15, 9 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Appalachian State by 6 1/2. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2017, file photo, a North Carolina A&T player celebrates their victory over Grambling State in the Celebration Bowl NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. The fun starts for those who did get into the postseason _ and those who get to watch it _ Saturday with five FBS bowl games and stretches through New Year’s Day. (Andrew Krech/News & Record via AP, File)
Bowl Season! Reasons to watch all 39 games and who will win

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2018 02:02 PM EST

Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans (3) celebrates in the closing moments of Appalachian State's victory over Louisiana in the Sunbelt Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
New Orleans Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 04:16 PM EST

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III looks to pass against Middle Tennessee in the second half of the NCAA Conference USA championship college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
UAB beats Middle Tennessee in C-USA title game 27-25

Dec. 01, 2018 05:41 PM EST

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III looks to pass against Middle Tennessee in the second half of the NCAA Conference USA championship college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
UAB at Middle Tennessee 12/1/2018

Dec. 01, 2018 05:33 PM EST

Middle Tennessee beats UAB, will host C-USA title rematch

Nov. 24, 2018 06:32 PM EST
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Brent Stockstill passed for 261 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday and Middle Tennessee beat UAB 27-3 to set up a rematch for the...

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

Kentucky tight end C.J. Conrad (87) scores a touchdown as he is tackled by Middle Tennessee safety Reed Blankenship (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Defense helps No. 20 Kentucky outlast Middle Tennessee 34-23

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 17, 2018 03:39 PM EST

Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill congratulates his players after a touchdown against Western Kentucky in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 20 Kentucky hopes to end 2-game slide, reach 8 victories

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 16, 2018 12:26 PM EST

Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) dives on the fumble of Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 20 Kentucky hosts MTSU, looking to end two-game slide

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 03:54 PM EST

Stockstill's 4 TDs leads Middle Tennessee over UTEP 48-32

Nov. 10, 2018 07:02 PM EST
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Brent Stockstill completed 31 of 40 passes for 352 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions to help Middle Tennessee beat UTEP 48-32 on...

Freshman Mobley runs for 198 yards, Middle Tennessee wins

Nov. 02, 2018 11:53 PM EDT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Chaton Mobley set a school freshman record with 198 rushing yards and Middle Tennessee State beat Western Kentucky 29-10 on Friday night. ...

Blankenship's 100-yard return sparks Middle Tenn. to victory

Oct. 27, 2018 07:03 PM EDT
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Reed Blankenship picked off a pass in the end zone, returning it the length of the field for a score to give Middle Tennessee the momentum it...

Stockstill, Lee combine to help Middle Tenn. Beat Charlotte

Oct. 20, 2018 06:37 PM EDT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Brent Stockstill hit Ty Lee with two scoring strikes in the second quarter to give Middle Tennessee enough cushion to beat Charlotte 21-13...

Interception secures FIU's 24-21 win over Middle Tennessee

Oct. 13, 2018 11:34 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Olin Cushion III intercepted Asher O'Hara's pass in the end zone with 34 seconds left, securing FIU's 24-21 win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday night....