MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Though only four weeks into the season, Middle Tennessee's first bye week might just have come at the perfect time.
Following three weeks of tough competition, including one team currently ranked 11th in the AP Poll and another banging on the door of entering the top 25 of the Coaches Poll, the bye provides a chance to get better on the practice field and in the film room while also nursing some ailments.
"After a few tough games, it's good to just take a step back and reflect on everything we've done, things we need to improve on and things we can do to win ballgames," senior defensive tackle Malik Manciel said.