MTSU’s Derek Mason Sounds Off on Conference USA Officiating After Loss to Jax State

Johnson’s Subtle Skills Help Unlock Jax State Offense

Subtleties in Johnson’s game making his not-subtle upside show through, and helping Jax State’s offense do more things. JACKSONVILLE — Yards didn’t exactly translate to points for Jacksonville State on Saturday, but 517 total yards say something’s going right. Balance, to the tune of 276 yards rushing and 241 passing in a 23-13 victory over […]

“Refs Blew the Game”: Fans Stand Firmly Behind Derek Mason as MTSU HC Slams Conference USA Officiating in Fiery Press Conference

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, coached by Derek Mason, recently lost a game that may have tremendously affected the team’s morale. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Raiders faced Charles Kelly’s Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Week 4 on the road. They lost 23-13, their second defeat of the 2026 season. During the Monday press conference, Mason […]

Derek Mason blasts Conference USA referees: 'I'm tired of the bullsh-t'

The former Vanderbilt coach had some choice words for his new conference's officiating staffs following a Week 4 loss.

MTSU’s Derek Mason sounds off on Conference USA officiating after loss to Jax State

Following the Blue Raiders’ 23-13 loss to the Gamecocks, Mason reported what he believed to be 17 missed holding calls alone to the conference office.