Coach Derek Mason made a gutsy call for MTSU football and it worked in a 26-23 win over FIU on Oct. 20.

Roman Gagliano throws for 3 TD in a Tuesday night matchup that featured 7 lead changes.

(AP) — Roman Gagliano threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another score as Middle Tennessee rallied past Delaware 33-30 on Tuesday night.The Blue Raiders (3-3, 1-1 Conference USA) trailed 30-26 in the fourth quarter before Gagliano led a 10-play, 93-yard drive and connected with Neo Clifton for a 14-yard touchdown with 3:06 remaining.

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MTSU was close to accomplishing something it had not done in 25 years, but it couldn't convert in the end in a loss to Marshall.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NCAAF game between the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and Marshall Thundering Herd on Sept. 12, 2026.

Roman Gagliano appeared late last season, offering hope for the struggling Blue Raiders entering a pivotal 2026 season for Coach Derek Mason.