MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — After two straight defeats, bowl eligibility has escaped Middle Tennessee for the first time since 2011.
Yet, the Blue Raiders (3-7, 2-4) are still finding plenty to play for — namely, sending their group of 16 seniors off on a good note. That means a win on senior day Saturday against Old Dominion (1-9, 0-6) is of upmost importance.
"It's a chance for us to honor our seniors this weekend," MT head coach Rick Stockstill said. "These guys have meant the world to me, and they've helped change and establish this program.