MT thankful for another opportunity

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee fans might've thought the Blue Raiders' season was finished when their game against Florida Atlantic was canceled, but they were quickly granted one more chance to watch the team.

The contest between the Owls and Raiders was canceled Friday, then Sunday, MT announced a special Sunday matchup will be played Dec. 6 at home against UAB.

"We're disappointed that we couldn't play last week, but, like I've said all year long, we have to control what we can control, and that was out of our control last week," Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill said. "We're excited about having another opportunity to play."

The Blazers (4-3, 2-1) are a good team that…