Middle Tennessee

Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

NC State QB transfer Hockman commits to Middle Tennessee

Jan. 14, 2021 09:03 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman plans to play at Middle Tennessee as a graduate transfer. Hockman...

Shropshire, UAB beat Marshall 22-13 in C-USA title game

Dec. 18, 2020 11:18 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Trea Shropshire had five receptions for 180 yards — including a 71-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter — and Spencer Brown had 30...

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham takes the field his his team before an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Salt Lake City. Utah’s game Saturday against Washington State will wrap up the Utes’ season. The school said Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, the players have decided to opt out of any potential bowl game. The Utes would become bowl eligible with a victory over the Cougars. Coach Whittingham says he supports the players’ decision. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

The Latest: 8 German players test positive at world juniors

By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2020 12:35 PM EST

FILE - Marshall running back Brenden Knox (20) looks to the sideline for a call during the team's NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Huntington, W.Va., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Rice and No. 15 Marshall meet on Saturday, Dec. 5 in a game that was postponed from Oct. 3. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)

Rice, No. 15 Marshall set to meet in rescheduled game

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:26 PM EST

Rice University quarterback Mike Collins (4) looks to pass during an NCAA football game against Middle Tennessee in Houston, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Rice and No. 15 Marshall meet on Saturday, Dec. 5 in a game that was postponed from Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

Middle Tennessee at Rice 10/24/2020

Dec. 03, 2020 03:47 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes the passer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo. Browns defensive star Myles Garrett was activated from the COVID-19 list after missing two games, clearing the end and sack specialist to return this week against Tennessee. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

The Latest: Boise State-UNLV football game canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2020 11:30 AM EST

Mobley, Peasant score TDs, Middle Tennessee beats Troy 20-17

Nov. 21, 2020 06:41 PM EST
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Chaton Mobley and Frank Peasant had touchdown runs and Middle Tennessee shut out Troy for most of the second half for a 20-17 victory on...

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2020, file photo, signs about COVID-19 stand outside a door to enter the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse during an NFL football practice at the headquarters of the Denver Broncos in Englewood, Colo. The pandemic has determined much of what we've seen thus far, and almost certainly will continue to with the predicted spikes in the coronavirus as the calendar heads toward winter. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

The Latest: Pac-12 cancels Washington State-Stanford game

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 02:05 PM EST

Marshall's Micah Abraham (6) celebrates after a Middle Tennessee turnover during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2020 09:08 PM EST

A Marshall player points to a "75" decal after the team's win over Middle Tennessee during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Middle Tennessee at Marshall 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 07:13 PM EST

No. 16 Marshall wins 42-14 on plane crash's 50th anniversary

By John Raby Nov. 14, 2020 04:36 PM EST

Marshall running backs Sheldon Evans (5) and Brenden Knox (20) prepare to take the field for a game against UMass on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Marshall to mark 50th anniversary of plane crash vs. MTSU

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 04:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2005, file photo, Nov. 19, 2005, a of the Memorial Fountain at Marshall University's student center adorns quarterback Jimmy Skinner's helmet in Huntington, W.Va. The fountain is dedicated to the memory of 75 people killed in a Nov. 14, 1970, plane crash. Among the victims were 36 Marshall football players. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)

Marshall game special for players on 1970 crash anniversary

By John Raby Nov. 12, 2020 11:47 AM EST

Rice misses quadruple-doink FG, MTSU wins in double OT

Oct. 24, 2020 09:02 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Asher O'Hara plowed through a defender at the goal line to score on a 14-yard keeper, lifting Middle Tennessee to a 40-34 victory over Rice in...

Bean accounts for 5 TDs in North Texas' 52-35 victory

Oct. 17, 2020 10:04 PM EDT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Backup Jason Bean rushed for three touchdowns, passed for two more and North Texas rallied to beat Middle Tennessee 52-35 on...

Middle Tennessee safety Gregory Grate Jr. (3) picks up a fumble by North Texas quarterback Austin Aune (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Grate ran the ball in for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

North Texas at Middle Tennessee 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 06:23 PM EDT

O'Hara's late TD pass lifts Middle Tennessee over FIU 31-28

Oct. 10, 2020 08:00 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Asher O’Hara accounted for four touchdowns, including a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jarrin Pierce with 1:20 remaining, to lift Middle Tennessee over...

Pigrome's fourth-quarter pass to Simon sends WKU to 1st win

Oct. 03, 2020 08:33 PM EDT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Tyrrell Pigrome threw for two touchdowns and Western Kentucky held on for a 20-17 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday for the...