The Blue Raiders will have plenty of opportunities this upcoming season to prove that they are ready to make the jump to the next level in the national college football scene.
As usual, the most difficult part of the schedule will definitely be the non-conference schedule which includes three teams that all made bowl games last season. In all the Blue Raiders will play five teams that made bowl appearances last season.
There will be little time once the season starts for the Blue Raiders to make adjustments as they start off the season in extremely hostile territory by taking on Clemson.
If the Blue Raiders can figure out a way to make a game out of that to boost their confidence up, then a loss won't be the end of the world.
One great thing about the schedule is the Blue Raiders will get six home games, something they haven't enjoyed since 2003. They went 4-1 last season at home, including a win over Maryland.
Another history making moment involved in this year's schedule is Mississippi State coming to town on October 17. This will mark the first time an SEC team will make the trip to Murfreesboro.
Don't count the Blue Raiders out from winning this game at home. Last season in Starkville, the Blue Raider were neck and neck with the Bulldogs until the midway point of the 4th quarter to end up losing 31-22.
The Floyd Stadium crowd will be rocking for this game and it's very likely that the attendance record will shattered for this game.
Memphis will also visit Floyd Stadium after the Blue Raider defeated the Tigers last season at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis.
Even though this schedule is probably one of the most challenging this program has ever seen, a ton of great opportunities to put MTSU football in the national spotlight lies in it as well.
Some Interesting Notes About 09' Schedule
- First 6-game home schedule since 2003
- First SEC team to ever visit Floyd Stadium
- Combined 08' record of opponents: 64-76
- October 6th at Troy will be televised on ESPN.
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