The Delaware Blue Hens (2-3) visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-3) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). DraftKings lists the spread at DEL -2.5 with a total of 47.5; moneylines are Delaware -135 · Middle Tennessee +114. Below is our Delaware vs Middle Tennessee 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.
Delaware vs Middle Tennessee Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Delaware at Middle Tennessee |
| Records | Delaware 2-3 · Middle Tennessee 2-3 |
| Spread | DEL -2.5 |
| Moneyline | Delaware -135 · Middle Tennessee +114 |
| Total | 47.5 |
| Venue | Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN |
| Date/Time | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) |
| Head Coaches | Delaware: HC Ryan Carty, OC Terence Archer · Middle Tennessee: HC Derek Mason, OC Anthony Scelfo |
Delaware Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Delaware Blue Hens are 2-3 overall, 0-1 in Conference USA play. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 42-7 vs Merrimack; Sep 12 — L 35-26 at Vanderbilt; Sep 19 — W 22-14 vs Coastal Carolina; Sep 26 — L 42-3 at Virginia; Oct 2 — L 30-14 vs Liberty. Most recently, Delaware lost to Liberty 30-14 at home. Through 5 games, Delaware is averaging 21.4 points scored and 25.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ryan Carty (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Terence Archer. Defensive coordinator: Manny Rojas.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Nick Minicucci (QB) — 59/103, 838 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Jo Silver (RB) — 52 carries, 211 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Sean Wilson (WR) — 21 receptions, 304 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Blake Matthews (LB) — 4.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Colin Gallagher (LB) — 41 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Blake Matthews (4.5 sacks). Questions: A defense allowing 25.6 points per game; the response to a 30-14 loss to Liberty.
Middle Tennessee Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 2-3 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; Oct 3 — L 55-0 at Kansas. Most recently, Middle Tennessee lost to Kansas 55-0 on the road. Through 5 games, Middle Tennessee is averaging 20.8 points scored and 28.0 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) — 88/156, 913 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Antonio Martin (RB) — 72 carries, 385 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Cam'ron Lacy (WR) — 31 receptions, 335 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Jackson Lowe (CB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Korey Smith (LB) — 47 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Roman Gagliano (88/156, 913 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 28.0 points per game; the response to a 55-0 loss at Kansas.
How to Watch Delaware vs Middle Tennessee
- Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN
- TV / Streaming: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). 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.