Venue & Event Details
Venue: Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium, Newark, Delaware
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN2
Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 64°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph), low humidity – excellent football conditions.
Injury Report
Middle Tennessee: No major injuries reported; QB Nicholas Vattiato expected to start.
Delaware: No significant injuries; QB Nick Minicucci fully healthy after minor ankle soreness last week.
Key Player Matchups
QB Nicholas Vattiato (MTSU): 1,420 yards, 9 TDs, 6 INTs; efficient but turnover-prone.
QB Nick Minicucci (DEL): 1,801 yards, 9 TDs, 3 INTs; also adds 7 rushing TDs.
RB Jekail Middlebrook (MTSU): 93 yards last week, averaging 5.5 YPC.
RB Jo’Nathon Silver (DEL): 375 yards, 3 TDs, plus 153 receiving yards.
WR Cam’ron Lacy (MTSU): 6 catches, 114 yards, 2 TDs vs. Missouri State.
WR Kyre Duplessis (DEL): 430 yards, 2 TDs, averaging 71.7 YPG.
Recent Team Forms
Middle Tennessee:
Last game: Lost 22-20 to Missouri State.
Offense: 17.0 PPG (133rd nationally).
Defense: 29.5 PPG allowed (78th).
Delaware:
Last game: Lost 38-25 to Jacksonville State.
Offense: 28.8 PPG (89th nationally).
Defense: 28.3 PPG allowed (71st).
Series History
First-ever meeting between Middle Tennessee and Delaware.
Betting Trends:
Delaware is 2-4 ATS this season.
Middle Tennessee is 2-4 ATS.
Delaware games have gone Over in 2 of 6.
MTSU games have averaged 50.8 total points, slightly below this line.
Historical Betting Results
Delaware: 1-2 ATS in last 3 games; 0-1 ATS as double-digit favorite.
MTSU: 2-4 ATS overall; 1-4 as underdog.
Totals: Both teams trend slightly Under this season.
Projected Score: Delaware 30, Middle Tennessee 22
Game Odds
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 54.5
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens – 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
