DALLAS – Conference USA released the 2023 preseason watch list, as selected by the league's nine head coaches on Friday. Five student-athletes from each of the conference's nine member institutions are recognized as key players to watch ahead of the 2023 season, along with an outstanding academic performer.
Representing Middle Tennessee are RB Frank Peasant, OL Keylan Rutledge, DT Marley Cook, CB Teldrick Ross, PK Zeke Rankin and LB Devyn Curtis.
Peasant led the team last year with 777 rushing yards on 182 attempts and nine touchdowns.