MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — When CJ Windham watches game film of Old Dominion, it's almost like the wide receiver is looking in a mirror.
Maybe not in style, as the Monarchs have slight schematic differences, particularly on defense, from what Middle Tennessee does. But the persona of ODU? The demeanor, the way they carry themselves, the swagger of a team playing well and wanting to capitalize on that level of play?
Yeah, that looks like the Blue Raiders.
"I'm seeing a team that's clearly hungry," Windham said. "They're trying to accomplish the same things that we're trying to accomplish at this point, trying to make it to a bowl game (and) extend the season a little bit.