The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders will have plenty of opportunities this upcoming season to prove that they can jump to college football's next level.

As usual, the most difficult part of the schedule will definitely be the non-conference portion, which includes three teams that made bowl games last season. In all, the Blue Raiders will play five teams that made bowl appearances last season.

There will be little time once the season starts for the Blue Raiders to make adjustments, as they start off the season in extremely hostile territory by taking on Clemson.

If the Blue Raiders can figure out how the play competitively against the Tigers, then a loss wouldn't be the end of the world.
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