The 2021 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team represented

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as a member of the East Division of

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(C-USA) during the

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. Led by 16th-year head coach

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, the Blue Raiders compiled an overall record of 7–6 with a mark of 5–4 in conference play, placing fourth in the C-USA's East Division. Middle Tennessee was invited to the

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, where they defeated Toledo. The team played home games at

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Previous season

The Blue Raiders finished the 2020 regular season 3–6 and 2–4 in C–USA play to finish in fifth in the East Division. They were not eligible to play in any post season bowl game.

Schedule

Middle Tennessee announced its 2021 football schedule on January 27, 2021. The 2021 schedule consisted of five home and seven away games in the regular season.

References

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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football seasons Bahamas Bowl champion seasons

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football program represents Middle Tennessee State University in the sport of American football. The Blue Raiders compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) ...

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