The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-2) visit the Kansas Jayhawks (1-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPNU. DraftKings lists the spread at KU -19.5 with a total of 50.5; moneylines are Middle Tennessee +750 · Kansas -1200. Below is our Middle Tennessee vs Kansas preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Middle Tennessee vs Kansas Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Middle Tennessee at Kansas |
| Records | Middle Tennessee 2-2 · Kansas 1-2 |
| Spread | KU -19.5 |
| Moneyline | Middle Tennessee +750 · Kansas -1200 |
| Total | 50.5 |
| Venue | David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPNU |
| Head Coaches | Middle Tennessee: HC Derek Mason, OC Anthony Scelfo · Kansas: HC Lance Leipold, OC Andy Kotelnicki / Matt Lubick |
Middle Tennessee Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 2-2 overall, 0-1 in Conference USA play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 38-14 vs Murray State; Sep 12 — L 28-26 at Marshall; Sep 19 — W 27-20 vs Nevada; Sep 26 — L 23-13 at Jacksonville State. Most recently, Middle Tennessee lost to Jacksonville State 23-13 on the road. Through 4 games, Middle Tennessee is averaging 26.0 points scored and 21.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Derek Mason (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Anthony Scelfo. Defensive coordinator: Brian Stewart.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Roman Gagliano (QB) — 79/130, 832 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Antonio Martin (RB) — 64 carries, 345 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Cam'ron Lacy (WR) — 29 receptions, 310 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Jackson Lowe (CB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Korey Smith (LB) — 39 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Roman Gagliano (79/130, 832 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT). Questions: The response to a 23-13 loss at Jacksonville State.
Kansas Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Kansas Jayhawks are 1-2 overall, 0-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 4 — W 51-6 vs Long Island University; Sep 11 — L 38-21 vs Missouri; Sep 19 — L 24-17 vs Arizona State (neutral site). Most recently, Kansas lost to Arizona State 24-17 at a neutral site. Through 3 games, Kansas is averaging 29.7 points scored and 22.7 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Lance Leipold (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinators: Andy Kotelnicki / Matt Lubick. Defensive coordinator: D.K. McDonald.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Isaiah Marshall (QB) — 44/82, 649 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Dylan Edwards (RB) — 30 carries, 159 yards
- Receiving leader: Nik McMillan (WR) — 12 receptions, 226 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Bam Crouch (LB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Trey Lathan (LB) — 19 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 29.7 points per game. Questions: The response to a 24-17 loss to Arizona State.
How to Watch Middle Tennessee vs Kansas
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS
- TV / Streaming: ESPNU
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.