We asked Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Daily News Journal reporter Aldo Amato for his take on Middle Tennessee ahead of Saturday’s game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium:
The Blue Raiders are 0-2 against the Illini, so I’m sure getting a win would be significant. But I think a win would just keep MTSU’s confidence sky high. Despite turnovers in the 37-10 loss at Alabama, the team has played at a high level on both sides of the ball. A win would also add to MTSU’s quest to get back to the postseason after missing out last year.