The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and Jacksonville State Gamecocks open Conference USA play Saturday night when they meet at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama.

Aug 28, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Jacksonville State Gamecocks wide receiver Deondre Johnson (11) is tackled by UCF Knights defensive back Jayden Bellamy (29) during the second quarter at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

How to Watch Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM ET

Channel: ESPN+

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Middle Tennessee enters at 2-1 after earning a 27-20 victory over Nevada last weekend. The Blue Raiders have won both of their home games this season, with their only loss coming by two points on the road against Marshall. They have also forced a fumble in each of their first three games, and their defense came up with a crucial late takeaway to set up the winning touchdown against Nevada.

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Jacksonville State improved to 2-2 with a 31-27 comeback victory over Georgia Southern. The Gamecocks erased a 14-point halftime deficit and scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the fourth quarter. Jacksonville State now returns home, where it is 2-0 this season, looking to extend its three-game winning streak against Middle Tennessee and start conference play with another victory.

This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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