MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Interstat) — Middle Tennessee defeated Nevada 27-20 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision game at Johnny Red Floyd Stadium. Roman Gagliano led the Blue Raiders, completing 16 of 29 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns while adding 14 rushing yards on five carries. Carter Jones paced Nevada, going 15 of 25 for 185 yards and one touchdown and rushing 11 times for 31 yards. Dominic Kelley scored on a 1-yard run and finished with 45 rushing yards and 12 receiving yards. Nevada’s EJ Smith recorded 11 tackles, while Aiden Walker had eight. Ashton Taylor and Korey Smith each made 10 tackles for Middle Tennessee. Jackson Lowe added six tackles and one sack. Cam’ron Lacy caught six passes for 32 yards and one touchdown. Markus Allen had three receptions for 65 yards. Nevada fell to 1-2, while Middle Tennessee improved to 2-1. The Blue Raiders next visit Jacksonville State, and Nevada hosts Air Force.