MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — There are dozens of reasons why Middle Tennessee football is not overlooking Tennessee Tech this Saturday.
It's the first game of Derek Mason's tenure, of course, so there's plenty of incentive for everyone to establish an identity in the new era. There's the history between the two programs, the Totem Bowl rivalry that stirs up strong memories in alumni of both schools, that will ensure the game is passionate on all fronts. And then there's the usual FCS vs. FBS matchup caveats of respecting one's opponent and treating them, regardless of the differences in resources each program has, as an equal.