MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The renewed rivalry between Middle Tennessee and Troy didn't go the Blue Raiders' way Saturday.
MT (0-2) welcomed the Trojans (1-0) to Floyd Stadium for the first playing of the Battle for the Palladium since 2012 but couldn't keep hold of the trophy, falling 47-14.
"We didn't do much good on offense. … We've got to play better on offense," Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill said. "This one hurt … but I know this team will bounce back. We'll start practice again tomorrow and find a way to correct our mistakes and deficiencies.