MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee football will be represented at the 2026 Conference USA Football Kickoff on Monday, July 20, at Texas Live! in Arlington, Texas.

Head coach Derek Mason will be joined by quarterback Roman Gagliano and punter Ashton Logan as the Blue Raiders help preview the upcoming 2026 season during the league's annual media event.

Blue Raider fans, alumni and supporters in the Dallas/Fort Worth area are invited to attend the Conference USA Football Kickoff Show, which will air live on ESPN+ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT. The Blue Raiders will be featured at Noon.

The event is free and open to the public, providing fans an opportunity to see CUSA coaches and student-athletes up close as excitement builds for the 2026 football season.

2026 Conference USA Football Kickoff

• Date: Monday, July 20
• Time: Noon CT
• Location: Texas Live!, Arlington, Texas
• Admission: Free and open to the public
• Broadcast: Live on ESPN+