Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado State updates: Live NCAA Football game scores, results for Saturday

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will be playing at home against the Colorado State Rams at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Johnny (Red) Floyd Stadium. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more against one another.

Last Saturday, Middle Tennessee made easy work of Murray State and carried off a 35-14 victory. The contest was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Middle Tennessee had established a 21 point advantage.

RB Jaiden Credle was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 14 receiving yards and one touchdown. Credle's longest rush was for an incredible 71 yards. QB Nicholas Vattiato was another key player, having thrown for 291 yards and two touchdowns.

Meanwhile, Colorado State fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Colorado on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. Colorado State took a 43-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of Colorado. Even though they lost, Colorado State's still made a splash on offense and bumped their average scoring up to 29.5 points per game (they're now ranked 71st in scoring overall).

The losing side was boosted by WR Tory Horton, who picked up 133 receiving yards and one touchdown. TE Dallin Holker was in the mix too, providing Colorado State with two touchdowns.

Colorado State's defensive line made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Leading the way was DL Mohamed Kamara and his two sacks.

While only Colorado State took care of their fans the last time they played, neither team managed to cover. Looking ahead, the game is expected to be close, with Middle Tennessee going off as just a 2 point favorite. Colorado State finished last season with an even 6-6 record against the spread.

Middle Tennessee steamrolled past Colorado State in their previous matchup back in September of 2022 by a score of 34-19. Will Middle Tennessee repeat their success, or do Colorado State have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.