If Middle Tennessee is to parlay their huge road upset of Miami into a big season, they must successfully navigate a grueling stretch to open Conference USA play, starting with Friday's matchup against UTSA.
The Blue Raiders put themselves on the map in a major way last Saturday in a 45-31 win, racking up 507 yards, forcing three turnovers, and forcing the Hurricanes into substituting QB Tyler Van Dyke in the third quarter.