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What the news says about this game

Both teams carry losing records into this matchup: MTSU is 2-3 after a 23-13 Conference USA home loss to Jacksonville State on 2026-09-27, while KU stands 1-2 after consecutive losses to ASU (24-17 in London on 2026-09-19) and Missouri (38-21 on 2026-09-12). MTSU showed offensive competence in a 27-20 win over Nevada with RB Antonio Martin Jr. rushing for 104 yards and 1 TD and QB Roman Gagliano throwing for 173 yards and 2 TDs. No significant roster changes or injury reports were reported for either team this week.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
MTSUAntonio Martin Jr.unchangedRushed for 104 yards and 1 TD in MTSU's 27-20 win over Nevada (2026-09-20).
MTSURoman GaglianounchangedThrew for 173 yards and 2 TDs in MTSU's 27-20 win over Nevada (2026-09-20).

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