The 2010 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team represented Middle Tennessee State University as a member of the Sun Belt Conference during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Rick Stockstill, the Blue Raiders compiled an overall record 6–7 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing third in the Sun Belt. Middle Tennessee was invited to the GoDaddy.com Bowl, where they lost to the Miami RedHawks, 35–21. The team played home games at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
During the off season In January 2010, defensive coordinator, Manny Diaz, left Middle Tennessee and accepted the defensive coordinator job at Mississippi State. Weeks later, Wisconsin assistant Randall McCray was hired to lead the defense.Stockstill Names McCray to Head Defense GoBlueRaiders.com February 12, 2010
In February 2010, offense coordinator Tony Franklin left Middle Tennessee to accept the vacant position of offensive coordinator at Louisiana Tech.Ex-MTSU coordinator Tony Franklin's Hiring at La. Tech Official DNJ.com, February 18, 2010 On March 3, Mike Schultz, former TCU and Illinois offensive coordinator, was hired to coach the Blue Raider offense.Schultz Hired as MTSU Offensive coordinator DNJ.com, March 2, 2010
Schedule
Game summaries Minnesota
Austin Peay
Memphis
Louisiana–Lafayette
Troy
Georgia Tech
Louisiana–Monroe
Arkansas State
North Texas
Western Kentucky
Florida Atlantic
FIU
Miami (OH)–GoDaddy.com Bowl
Coaching staff Head coach: Rick Stockstill Defensive line: John Palermo Offensive coordinator, quarterbacks: Mike Schultz Offensive line: Jimmy Ray Stephens Wide receivers: Justin Watts Inside receivers: Brent Brock Defensive coordinator, linebackers: Randall McCray Running backs: Willie Simmons Safeties: David Bibee Cornerbacks: Steve Ellis Strength: Russell Patterson
After the season NFL draft The following Blue Raider was selected in the 2011 NFL draftt following the season.
5147Rod IssacDefensive backJacksonville Jaguars
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