Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeat Murray State Racers 38-14: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Murray State Racers 14, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 38
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat the Murray State Racers 38-14 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders covered the spread as 22-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 55.5, with 52 points combined.
Murray State Racers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders final score and game recap
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders led 14-0 after the first quarter and 21-7 at halftime. They outscored the Murray State Racers 17-7 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tyrell Campbell (Murray State Racers): 8 carries for 75 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Jim Ogle (Murray State Racers): 11/16 passing for 118 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Roman Gagliano (Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders): 20/26 passing for 200 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Cam'ron Lacy (Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders): 8 catches for 118 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Murray State Racers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders covered the spread as 22-point favorites, winning by 24 points.
The spread opened at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -20.5 and closed at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -22.
Did Murray State Racers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders go over or under the total?
The game went under: 52 points combined against a closing total of 55.5, under by 3.5. 28 of the 52 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 59.5 and closed at 55.5.
Murray State Racers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Murray State Racers at +1054 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at -2187. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders a 92% favorite. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won as the favorite at -2187: $4.57 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 59.5 to 55.5, and the game went under.
Murray State Racers and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Murray State Racers 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Murray State Racers and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?
Next for the Murray State Racers: at the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Next for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: at the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday, September 12, 2026.