The Duke Blue Devils (3-0) and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-2) square off at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
The game between the Blue Devils and Bꩲlue Raiders will be airing on ESPNU.
When is Duke vs. Middle Tennessee and when does it start?
This contest between the Blue Devils and Blue Raiders will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. You should expe🐼ct the kickoꦫff at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Duke vs. Middle Tennessee
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Duke Stats & Insights
The Blue Devils head into this matchup following a 26-21 win over the UConn Huskies in their last outing.
On defense, Duke has been a top-25 unit, ranking 18th-best by surrendering just 247.0 yards per game. The offense ranks 87th (367.0 yards per game).
The Blue Devils rank 44th in passing yards this season (269.0 per game), but they’ve been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with 134.3 passing yards allowed per game.
Duke ranks 22nd-worst in rushing offense (98.0 rushing yards per game), but has been better on defense, ranking 50th with 112.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Blue Devils are putting up 26.0 points per game on offense (89th in the FBS), and they rank 39th on the other side of the ball with 14.7 points allowed per game.
Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights
The Blue Raiders are coming off of a 49-21 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
Middle Tennessee has been struggling defensively, ranking third-worst with 542.3 total yards given up per game. It has been more effective on offense, regstering 373.7 total yards per contest (83rd-ranked).
On defense, the Blue Raiders are a bottom-25 pass unit, ceding 384.0 passing yards per game (worst). On the bright side, they are thriving on offense, generating 305.7 passing yards per contest (21st-best).
Middle Tennessee ranks seventh-worst in rushing yards per game (68.0), but it has been better defensively, ranking 94th in the FBS with 158.3 rushing yards allowed per contest.
The Blue Raiders have plenty of room to improve, as they rank 22nd-worst in points per game (18.7) this season and fifth-worst in points surrendered per game (42.0).
Duke Key Players to Watch
Maalik Murphy has 800 passing yards (266.7 ypg) to lead Duke, completing 63.9% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
Star Thomas’ team-high 203 rushing yards (67.7 per game) have come on 52 carries this year.
This season Peyton Jones has rushed for 70 yards (23.3 per game) on 20 carries.
Jordan Moore’s team-leading 306 receiving yards (102.0 yards per game) have come on 23 receptions with two touchdowns.
Eli Pancol has recorded 161 receiving yards (53.7 yards per game) and four touchdowns, hauling in 13 passes this year.
Sean Brown’s 13 grabs have turned into 88 yards (29.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
Middle Tennessee Key Players to Watch
Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 875 yards (291.7 ypg) to lead Middle Tennessee, completing 65.7% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
The team’s top rusher, Jaiden Credle, has carried the ball 27 times for 69 yards (23.0 per game), with one touchdown this year.
This season Terry Wilkins has rushed for 55 yards (18.3 per game) on 16 carries.
Omari Kelly’s 285 receiving yards (95.0 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 14 receptions and three touchdowns.
Holden Willis has put together a 199-yard season so far (66.3 receiving yards per game), reeling in 13 passes.
Myles Butler’s nine receptions are good enough for 115 yards (38.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
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