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Middle Tennessee

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Starters

  1. QBRoman Gagliano
  2. RBAntonio Martin Jr.
  3. WRNeo Clifton
  4. TEKoraun Perdue
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 16
    73
    Roman GaglianoRS SO
    Starter
  2. 11
    57
    Peter CostelliGR/TR
  3. 15
    50
    Rocco WilliamsFR
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Defense starters

  1. DEAidan Butts
  2. NTFelix Hixon
  3. DTZeion Simpson-Smith
  4. EDGEKaven Call
  5. WLBAshton Taylor
  6. MLBKorey Smith
  7. LCBJason Hardy
  8. SSKalen Woods
  9. FSBryce Williams
  10. RCBJackson Lowe
  11. NBJames Johnson
RB
  1. 8
    72
    Antonio Martin Jr.RS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 9
    52
    Terrence Brown Jr.RS SR/TR
WR-X
  1. 85
    70
    Neo CliftonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 1
    55
    Markus AllenGR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders plays Western Kentucky at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • LT: Quentin Butler → Reese Tripp
  • C: Brennan Smith → Chris Moreno
  • RG: Chris Moreno → Alex Gale
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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDerek Masonsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorAnthony Scelfo
Defensive CoordinatorBrian Stewart
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
23.9
Yards/G
344.6
Pass Yds/G
198.4
Rush Yds/G
146.3
TO Margin
4
3rd Down %
31.00%
Total TD
22
Sacks
10
TFL
19
INT
6
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #106 IN WS POWER
Results this season-13.9 pts

Lost to Kennesaw State Owls in week 9.

2025 SP+: -20.8

85%

Roster talent: 21st percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #119 national

6%

Returning production: 33%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −13.9 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

19 adds in two-deep · avg 65 OVR · top add: R. Tripp (LT, 78, from Minnesota)

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Middle Tennessee transfer portal

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

15 transfers on the Middle Tennessee depth chart, 8 projected to start. Tap a name for the player page.

Middle Tennessee Starting Quarterback

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders starting lineup

Middle Tennessee starting lineup: QB Roman Gagliano, RB Antonio Martin Jr., WR-X Neo Clifton, TE Koraun Perdue. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Roman Gagliano is the projected starting quarterback for Middle Tennessee as of November 1, 2026. Peter Costelli is listed second.

Middle Tennessee also projects Antonio Martin Jr. at running back, Neo Clifton at wide receiver and Koraun Perdue at tight end.

The full Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Roman Gagliano · QBAntonio Martin Jr. · RBNeo Clifton · WR-XKoraun Perdue · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Middle Tennessee's starting quarterback?
Roman Gagliano is the projected starting quarterback for Middle Tennessee as of November 1, 2026. Peter Costelli is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Middle Tennessee?
Antonio Martin Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Middle Tennessee, with Terrence Brown Jr. 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?
Koraun Perdue is the projected starter at tight end for Middle Tennessee, with Evan Poticher 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 November 1, 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 Western Kentucky at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.
Full Middle Tennessee rosterEvery player, linked

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, Quentin Butler

LG: Trevaris Edwards, Adrian Crespin

C: Chris Moreno, Brennan Smith

RG: Alex Gale, Chris Moreno

RT: Quentin Butler, Ashley Walker

TE: Koraun Perdue, Evan Poticher, Tayvion Galloway

QB: Roman Gagliano, Peter Costelli, Rocco Williams

RB: Antonio Martin Jr., Terrence Brown Jr.

Defense

DE: Aidan Butts, Jayden Williams, Tiyyan Robinson

NT: Felix Hixon, Justin Bodford, Emmanuel Gyamfi

DT: Zeion Simpson-Smith, Archie Roseman V

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

WLB: Ashton Taylor, Jaiyden Thompson

MLB: Korey Smith, Jayson Lowe

CB: Jason Hardy, Aidan Singleton

SS: Kalen Woods, Gumbo Gaskins

FS: Bryce Williams, Christofer Noble

CB: Jackson Lowe, Ricky Lee

NB: James Johnson, Dyson McCutcheon

Special Teams

PT: Ashton Logan, Aden Caine

PK: Dominic Bourgeois, Wyatt Joyce

KO: Dominic Bourgeois, Wyatt Joyce

LS: Henry Hamlin, Connor Dougherty

H: Ashton Logan, Aden Caine

PR: Cam'ron Lacy, Hogan Wasson

KR: Santana Fleming, Ashton Jones