CUSA announces revised 2026 football schedule

SCHEDULE

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Conference USA today announced a revised 2026 football schedule following the departure of Louisiana Tech. All opponents remain the same, except Jax State replaces the Bulldogs on the MTSU schedule.

The Blue Raiders will play six home games, three mid-week contests ("Weekday CUSA"), and a non-conference slate highlighted by a first-time meeting with Kansas.

Middle Tennessee's 112th football season - and third under Head Coach Derek Mason - includes home dates with Murray State, Nevada, Delaware, defending CUSA champion Kennesaw State, WKU, and New Mexico State.

Road contests include Marshall, Jax State, Kansas, FIU, Liberty, and Sam Houston.

TICKET INFORMATION
2026 Blue Raider Football season tickets are now on sale for the upcoming season at GoBlueRaiders.com/tickets. Fans interested in becoming new season ticket holders can choose great seats in Floyd Stadium including Chair Back Reserved Seats ($150/seat), Sideline Reserved Seats ($135/seat) and End Zone Reserved Seats ($110).

For fans looking for an elevated seating experience, premium seating options are also available in our two exclusive game-day clubs, the Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club, and the SRM Concrete Club (opened fall of 2025). There are also a limited number of Open-Air Boxes available on a season basis that include 10 season tickets. For additional information on premium seating options, contact the Blue Raider Ticket Office at 615-898-5261 or email tickets@mtsu.edu.

Season Ticket Holder Benefits
Being a Blue Raider football season ticket holder has exciting benefits that you can take advantage of all season long including:

10% Off Lightning's Locker Room on Game Days - Show your season ticket holder status and receive 10% off all purchases at Lighting's Locker Room. Gear up with the latest merchandise while enjoying great savings!
$11 Concession Stand Bundle - Indulge in our special game day concessions stand bundle, which includes a hot dog, popcorn, and drink for only $11!
Season Ticket Holder Trade In - Sideline and End zone reserved ticket holders (non-premium) have the option to trade in one game they can't attend for any other home game in advance
Monetary savings vs. single game pricing
Single game pre-sale opportunity prior to the general public on-sale
Away Game Priority - Season ticket holders gain access to away game tickets directly following Blue Raider Athletic Association members
Post Season Game Priority - Bowl game seats are assigned directly following Blue Raider Athletic Association members and season ticket holders before the general public
Seat Availability - Reserved seating locations not typically available for single game sales

**Season Ticket Renewals**
For previous season tickets holders that haven't made their 2026 commitment yet, the renewal deadline is May 31^st. Fans still have the option for various payment plans, including up-to a 4-month option that begins on May 16th and has a final payment on August 16th. Fans can renew their tickets instantly via their online account and select the payment plan option they prefer.

Following is the new 2026 MTSU football schedule:

Sept. 5 MURRAY STATE
Sept. 12 at Marshall
Sept. 19 NEVADA
Sept. 26 at Jax State
Oct. 3 at Kansas
Oct. 13 DELAWARE (Tuesday)
Oct. 20 at FIU (Tuesday)
Oct. 28 KENNESAW STATE (Wednesday)
Nov. 7 WKU
Nov. 14 at Liberty
Nov. 21 at Sam Houston
Nov. 28 NEW MEXICO STATE
Dec. 4 CUSA Championship

Conference games in bold
Home games in ALL CAPS
All dates are subject to change

Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

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