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Raiders excited for Friday bout with rival WKU

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee's rivalry week could be here at the perfect time.

The Blue Raiders (5-5, 3-3) will travel to WKU (5-5, 3-3) for a special Friday night edition of the 100 Miles of Hate rivalry on a high after back-to-back victories, while the Hilltoppers are riding a three-game losing skid.

It will be the 67th playing of the rivalry game, with MT owning a 34-31-1 overall advantage. WKU leads on its home field, 17-14.

"It's a great opportunity for us," Blue Raiders head coach Rick Stockstill said.