The 2026 Middle Tennessee Football Schedule runs 12 regular-season games with six home matchups at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. MTSU opens September 5 at home against Murray State on ESPN+, then hits the road for Marshall in the conference opener. Conference USA announced kickoff times and television assignments for the entire 2026 conference slate on May 27, with MTSU landing three Tuesday-Wednesday CBS Sports Network home games in October.
2026 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Football Overview
Derek Mason returns as the Middle Tennessee head coach in 2026, leading the Blue Raiders into a 2026 slate that features a bye on Saturday, October 10. The Blue Raiders compete in the Conference USA (CUSA) with the regular season closing at home vs New Mexico State on Saturday, November 28 at 2:00 PM ET on an ESPN network.
2026 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | vs Murray State Racers | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs Nevada Wolf Pack | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ Kansas Jayhawks | TBA | TBA |
| BYE | Sat, Oct 10 | Open Date – Bye Week | – | – |
| 7 | Tue, Oct 13 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | 7:00 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| 8 | Tue, Oct 20 | @ FIU Panthers | 7:00 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| 9 | Wed, Oct 28 | vs Kennesaw State Owls | 7:00 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 3:30 PM | ESPN network |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | @ Liberty Flames | 3:30 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | 2:00 PM | ESPN network |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | 2:00 PM | ESPN network |
All times Eastern. Bold entries are network-confirmed from the May 27, 2026 Conference USA broadcast release. ESPN network games will have specific channel and kickoff confirmed about 12 days before each game.
More 2026 College Football Resources
- 2026 College Football Schedule Hub (printable PDFs by team and conference)
- All Conference USA Team Schedule PDFs
2026 Middle Tennessee Football FAQ
Who is Middle Tennessee’s head coach in 2026?
Derek Mason returns as the Middle Tennessee head coach in 2026, leading the Blue Raiders in his third season at the helm.
How many home games does Middle Tennessee have in 2026?
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have six home games on the 2026 schedule, all played at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
When is Middle Tennessee’s bye week in 2026?
Middle Tennessee has a bye on Saturday, October 10 on the 2026 schedule.
When will Middle Tennessee’s remaining game times and TV channels be announced?
Most remaining Conference USA game times and TV channels are announced about 12 days before each game. CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+ slots are already locked in from the May 27 broadcast release.
Does Middle Tennessee play any Power 4 opponents in 2026?
Yes. Middle Tennessee travels to Kansas of the Big 12 on Saturday, October 3 in its only Power 4 game of the 2026 season.
