Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Depth Chart

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Conference USA1-1 (2026)#119 Recruiting33% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 16
    71
    Roman GaglianoRS SO
    Starter
  2. 11
    56
    Peter CostelliGR/TR
  3. 15
    49
    Rocco WilliamsFR
RB
  1. 9
    61
    Terrence BrownRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 29
    61
    DJ TaylorSO
  3. 8
    59
    Antonio MartinRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 85
    69
    Neo CliftonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 1
    54
    Markus AllenGR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 13
    61
    Ziyon ButlerFR
    Starter
  2. 6
    61
    AJ JonesRS SR/TR
SLOT
  1. 3
    75
    Cam'ron LacyRS JR
    Starter
  2. 7
    63
    Hogan WassonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 86
    69
    Brody BenkeRS SO
    Starter
  2. 88
    51
    Tayvion GallowayRS SO/TR
  3. 39
    43
    Evan PoticherJR
LT
  1. 75
    76
    Reese TrippRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
LG
  1. 55
    61
    Adrian CrespinRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 58
    61
    Trevaris EdwardsJR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 50
    69
    Chris MorenoRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 65
    69
    Brennan SmithGR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 63
    69
    Alex GaleRS SO
    Starter
  2. 62
    55
    Tim JacobsJR/TR
RT
  1. 71
    61
    Quentin ButlerRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 74
    55
    Ashley WalkerFR

Next game kickoff time

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders plays Nevada at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDerek Masonsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorAnthony Scelfo
Defensive CoordinatorBrian Stewart

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Nevada · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Roman Gagliano — starting quarterback for Middle TennesseeHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Middle Tennessee
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #125 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Marshall Thundering Herd, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

    2025 SP+: -20.8

    85%

    Roster talent: 21st percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #119 national

    6%

    Returning production: 33%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    17 adds in two-deep · avg 63 OVR · top add: R. Tripp (LT, 76, from Minnesota)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach Middle TennesseeTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Middle Tennessee?

    Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders starting lineup

    Roman Gagliano is the projected starting quarterback for Middle Tennessee as of September 16, 2026. Peter Costelli is listed second.

    Middle Tennessee also projects Terrence Brown at running back, Neo Clifton at wide receiver and Brody Benke at tight end.

    The full Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Roman Gagliano · QBTerrence Brown · RBNeo Clifton · WR-XBrody Benke · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Middle Tennessee's starting quarterback?
    Roman Gagliano is the projected starting quarterback for Middle Tennessee as of September 16, 2026. Peter Costelli is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Middle Tennessee?
    Terrence Brown is the projected starter at running back for Middle Tennessee, with DJ Taylor listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Middle Tennessee?
    Neo Clifton is the projected starter at wide receiver for Middle Tennessee, with Markus Allen listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Middle Tennessee?
    Brody Benke is the projected starter at tight end for Middle Tennessee, with Tayvion Galloway listed second.
    When was the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders depth chart last updated?
    The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Middle Tennessee's record last season?
    Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders finished 3-9 (2-6 in Conference USA play).
    When does Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders play next?
    Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders plays Nevada at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

    Full Middle Tennessee roster

    Every player on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Neo Clifton, Markus Allen

    WR: Ziyon Butler, AJ Jones

    WR: Cam'ron Lacy, Hogan Wasson

    LT: Reese Tripp

    LG: Adrian Crespin, Trevaris Edwards

    C: Chris Moreno, Brennan Smith

    RG: Alex Gale, Tim Jacobs

    RT: Quentin Butler, Ashley Walker

    TE: Brody Benke, Tayvion Galloway, Evan Poticher, Koraun Perdue

    QB: Roman Gagliano, Peter Costelli, Rocco Williams

    RB: Terrence Brown, DJ Taylor, Antonio Martin

    Defense

    DE: Jayden Williams, Aidan Butts, Tiyyan Robinson

    NT: Felix Hixon, Justin Bodford, Emmanuel Gyamfi

    DT: Zeion Simpson-Smith, Archie Roseman V

    EDGE: Reggie Johnson, Kaven Call, Mathias Malaki-Donaldson

    WLB: Ashton Taylor, Jaiyden Thompson

    MLB: Korey Smith, Jayson Lowe

    CB: Ricky Lee, Aidan Singleton

    SS: Kalen Woods, James Johnson, Camari Hall

    FS: Locke Kennedy, Dyson McCutcheon

    CB: Jackson Lowe, Jason Hardy, Devan Carlisle

    NB: Gumbo Gaskins

    Special Teams

    PT: Ashton Logan, Aden Caine

    PK: Dominic Bourgeois, Wyatt Joyce

    KO: Dominic Bourgeois, Wyatt Joyce

    LS: Connor Dougherty, Henry Hamlin

    H: Ashton Logan, Aden Caine

    PR: Cam'ron Lacy, Santana Fleming

    KR: Santana Fleming, James Johnson