Middle Tennessee State University’s football season opener against Murray State faced weather-related delays on September 5, pushing back the originally scheduled 6 p.m. kickoff. The delay was announced around 5:25 p.m., with lightning in the area forcing both teams to pause preparations. Officials indicated that the start time could still be relatively close to the original schedule if no additional lightning was detected.
The Blue Raiders enter the contest looking to build momentum after struggling in recent seasons. Middle Tennessee finished the previous year with back-to-back 3-9 records but showed signs of improvement by winning their final two games. Murray State, conversely, began their season with a loss to Eastern Illinois on August 27, falling 28-14 after posting a 1-11 record the previous year.
The Blue Raiders planned to wear white uniforms for the matchup and incorporated a special tribute by adding a jersey patch featuring the late Dolly Parton’s signature and butterfly logo. The patch honored the legendary artist’s connection to the university and the state of Tennessee.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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