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Jacksonville State beats Middle Tennessee as coaches clash over officiating

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:52 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

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Jacksonville State secured a 23-13 home victory against Middle Tennessee on Saturday. After the game, Jacksonville State coach Charles Kelly expressed no issue with officiating, stating he had 'no argument.' Conversely, Middle Tennessee coach Derek Mason was reprimanded for vocally criticizing the referees. Mason cited at least 17 uncalled holding penalties against Jacksonville State. Kelly, however, defended the officials, asserting that any penalties called against his team were justified.

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  • •Jacksonville State won 23-13 against Middle Tennessee.
  • •Kelly defended officiating decisions after the game.
  • •Mason received a formal reprimand for his post-game remarks.
  • •Mason claimed at least 17 missed holding calls against Jacksonville State.
  • •The Gamecocks and Blue Raiders faced off on October 2, 2026.
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  • 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Jax State's Kelly: I had 'no argument' with officiating in win over MTSU
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JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State coach Charles Kelly said he had "no argument” with the officiating during Saturday's 23-13 home win over Middle Tennessee. Middle Tennessee coach Derek Mason, on the other hand, did. He received a "formal reprimand” for his fiery post-game comments about the officiating. “I just had some serious dialogue about the referee calls in this damn ballgame,” the ...

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