Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeat Nevada Wolf Pack 27-20: Recap & Betting Results

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Nevada Wolf Pack 20, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 27

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat the Nevada Wolf Pack 27-20 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 50.5, with 47 points combined.

Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders final score and game recap

It was 7-7 after the first quarter. It was 10-10 at halftime. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders outscored the Nevada Wolf Pack 17-10 in the second half.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Carter Jones (Nevada Wolf Pack): 15/25 passing for 185 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Dominic Kelley (Nevada Wolf Pack): 13 carries for 51 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Roman Gagliano (Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders): 16/29 passing for 173 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
Antonio Martin (Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders): 23 carries for 104 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.

Who covered the spread in Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 7 points.

The spread opened and closed at Nevada Wolf Pack -3.5.

Did Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders go over or under the total?

The game went under: 47 points combined against a closing total of 50.5, under by 3.5. 20 of the 47 points came in the first half.

The total opened and closed at 50.5.

Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
First-half total 24.5: the under, paying -115, with 20 points scored.
First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -125, with 14 points scored.
First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders team total 23.5: the over, paying -115, with 27 scored.
Nevada Wolf Pack team total 27.5: the under, paying -120, with 20 scored.
First-half spread: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +2.5 covered, paying -110.

Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Nevada Wolf Pack at -180 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at +145. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Nevada Wolf Pack a 61% favorite. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won as the underdog at +145: $145 profit on a $100 bet.

Nevada Wolf Pack and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders betting trends: 2026 season

This result left the Nevada Wolf Pack 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it two straight losses for the Nevada Wolf Pack.

This result left the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 2-1 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went under.

What's next for Nevada Wolf Pack and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Next for the Nevada Wolf Pack: the Air Force Falcons at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: at the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Saturday, September 26, 2026.