Middle Tennessee emerges over Delaware, 33-30, in duel with seven lead changes

Middle Tennessee made its first Weekday CUSA appearance of the season, hosting a Delaware team that also was fresh off a bye week. The Blue Raiders showcased their improvement to a national audience Tuesday night, defeating the Fightin' Blue Hens 33-30 in a thrilling back-and-forth affair. Through six games, Derek Mason's Middle Tennessee squad has already matched its win total from 2025. The quarterbacks were the highlight of the offensive duel. Middle Tennessee's Roman Gagliano threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, delivering the go-ahead strike to Neo Clifton with 3:06 remaining in the contest.