It was a snowy night in Tennessee, but the offenses did not notice it as both defenses had trouble, especially in the 2nd quarter. both teams started out slow, both getting a FG on their first drives. MTSU added a TD right before the end of the first quarter to lead 10-3 going into the 2nd quarter.

the 2nd quarter was wide open, as both teams would score 3 time in the 2nd quarter for a total of 38 points

The Blue Raiders' offense was near perfect in their 42-22 win against Auburn. QB Lance Williams would end up 20/23 for 288 yards 4 TDs, with 41 rush yards and 1 rush TD. Williams making his case for the Heisman race.

MTSU scored on a 20 yard pass and a 64 yard pass in the first quarter. near the end of the 1st quarter, Lance Williams got hit, fumbled and the ball was recovered in the endzone by an OL. It would

The Blue Raiders travel to Starkville to face 3-4 Mississippi State. It was a cold and rainy Thursday night for the game. The Blue Raiders came into the game as the #1 ranked team and the #2 ranked rushing offense. the game would start out close, with both teams scoring a TD in the first quarter. MTSU's QB Lance Williams would throw his 2nd Int of the year on MTSU's 2nd drive, buyt would rebound with another TD drive

Defense for both teams had trouble defending the opposing offense. the first quarter saw 28 total points scored and it was 31-17 at the half, in favor of MTSU. MTSU's WR Tyler Nelson had a terrific first half, receiving 3 TDs. QB Lance Williams had another Heisman-like game throwing for 213 yards and rushing for another 98 with 4 total TDs.

Ole Miss was able to march down the field on MTSU's defense, better

The Blue Raider came out swinging at home against #4 South Carolina, scoring 14 points in the first quarter while keeping USC out of the end zone. The rest of the game, both defenses managed to play a good game, but South Carolina already dug themselves into a hole with turnover. Before the end of the 1st half, after USC's 3rd turnover, MTSU was able to extend their lead with a FG to 17-0.