MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It's been a while since Middle Tennessee has been able to take the Floyd Stadium turf for a football game. That'll make this Thanksgiving weekend's matchup with Florida Atlantic all the more relieving.
The Blue Raiders haven't played at home since Oct. 17, a 52-35 loss to North Texas. Since, they've had two off weeks and traveled to Rice, Marshall and Troy, three long, draining road trips.
They haven't fared particularly well at home this season, currently winless in three games at Floyd Stadium, and head coach Rick Stockstill is hoping to change that Saturday.