— By Bill Cornwell

Marshall and Middle Tennessee State meet at 7 p.m. Saturday in a crucial matchup for both that could help decide their direction for the rest of the season.

The game at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee can be seen on ESPN+ and marks the Blue Raiders’ Homecoming contest.

Marshall (1-2) defeated Eastern Kentucky 38-7 last Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, while Middle Tennessee (1-2) scored two late touchdowns to win at Nevada 14-13, ending a five-game losing streak covering the last two seasons.

Former Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason is in his second year as the Blue Raiders’ head coach.

Marshall’s Tony Gibson is one of five first-year head coaches that MTSU is facing this season.

Here are three things to look for in Saturday’s game:

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