Nevada Wolf Pack (1-1) vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-1) September 19, 2026 7:00 pm EDT The Line: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 150 / Nevada Wolf Pack -180; Over/Under: 50.5 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article, we will formulate a Nevada vs Middle Tennessee Prediction for this College Football Week 3 matchup on Saturday, September 19 th . Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Middle Tennessee has a 1-1 record and are coming off a 26-28 road loss against Marshall. They will face Jacksonville State and Kansas next. Offensively, Middle Tennessee averages 32 points per game, ranking 67th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 21 points per game, which is 72nd. Middle Tennessee averages 374 total yards per game (221.5 passing and 152.5 rushing), while allowing 300 total yards per game (137 rushing and 163 passing).
Roman Gagliano leads Middle Tennessee with 443 passing yards with 61.6% completed passes and 4 touchdowns. Antonio Martin Jr. leads the team in rushing yards with 135, while Cam’ron Lacy has a team-high 17 receptions for 190 receiving yards. Defensively, Korey Smith has a team-high 16 total tackles (5 of them solo).
Nevada has a 1-1 record and are coming off a 7-20 home loss against Montana State. They will face Air Force and UTEP next. Offensively, Nevada averages 28 points per game, ranking 86th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 17 points per game, which is 52nd. Nevada averages 417.5 total yards per game (165 passing and 252.5 rushing), while allowing 348.5 total yards per game (154.5 rushing and 194 passing).
Carter Jones leads Nevada with 163 passing yards with 60% completed passes and 2 touchdowns. Dominic Kelley leads the team in rushing yards with 236, while Gary Givens III has a team-high 2 receptions for 83 receiving yards. Defensively, EJ Smith has a team-high 24 total tackles (16 of them solo), while Myles Williams leads the team with one sack.
In this Nevada vs Middle Tennessee Prediction, Nevada is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Both teams are coming off their first defeats of the season and are looking to bounce back. They both have efficient defenses, allowing 38 points per game combined and as a result, their last three games combined have gone under the total. In their only previous meeting last season, they combined for just 27 total points, so I expect a low-scoring affair today. Take the under 50.5 points in this one.