Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Five things to know for Ryan C-USA Kickoff
7/25/2022 6:00:00 PM | Football
With college football media days in full force, Conference USA will have their turn on Wednesday. A kickoff party and a special event for the student-athletes will take place on Tuesday evening.
Middle Tennessee, and the other 10 programs, return to the Ryan C-USA Kickoff to talk about expectations for the 2022 season.
Here are five things to know about the event:
Who?
Head Coach Rick Stockstill, defensive end Jordan Ferguson and wide receiver Jaylin Lane.
What?
The Ryan C-USA Kickoff is a one-day event with all 11 league members staging questions from media members, as well as the league's TV partners to capture content with sit down interviews, photo shoots, and more that will be used throughout the season. Additionally, commissioner Judy MacLeod will appear on the ESPN+ Live Show beginning at 12:45 PM.
On Tuesday evening, the student-athletes will have a private event at Texas Live!
When?
On Wednesday, the Blue Raiders will take part in the event during the second session. They will get things started at 11 AM with the press conference portion of the day before appearing on the ESPN+ Live Show at 11:30 AM. Following the live show, the Blue Raiders will have sessions with ESPN.com, CBS Sports, Stadium, and video interviews with C-USA. The MTSU crew will complete the day at 2 PM.
Where?
Located in Arlington, Texas, Globe Life Field will host the Ryan C-USA Kickoff. Globe Life Field is home to MLB's Texas Rangers. The nearby Loews Hotel will house all the coaches, players and media.
Why?
Building excitement for the upcoming season, TV partners and media members get to take advantage of the moment of having a multitude of high-profile players and coaches in one setting ahead of the return of college football.
Middle Tennessee, and the other 10 programs, return to the Ryan C-USA Kickoff to talk about expectations for the 2022 season.
Here are five things to know about the event:
Who?
Head Coach Rick Stockstill, defensive end Jordan Ferguson and wide receiver Jaylin Lane.
What?
The Ryan C-USA Kickoff is a one-day event with all 11 league members staging questions from media members, as well as the league's TV partners to capture content with sit down interviews, photo shoots, and more that will be used throughout the season. Additionally, commissioner Judy MacLeod will appear on the ESPN+ Live Show beginning at 12:45 PM.
On Tuesday evening, the student-athletes will have a private event at Texas Live!
When?
On Wednesday, the Blue Raiders will take part in the event during the second session. They will get things started at 11 AM with the press conference portion of the day before appearing on the ESPN+ Live Show at 11:30 AM. Following the live show, the Blue Raiders will have sessions with ESPN.com, CBS Sports, Stadium, and video interviews with C-USA. The MTSU crew will complete the day at 2 PM.
Where?
Located in Arlington, Texas, Globe Life Field will host the Ryan C-USA Kickoff. Globe Life Field is home to MLB's Texas Rangers. The nearby Loews Hotel will house all the coaches, players and media.
Why?
Building excitement for the upcoming season, TV partners and media members get to take advantage of the moment of having a multitude of high-profile players and coaches in one setting ahead of the return of college football.
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