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- ↑ "Arkansas State and Middle Tennessee to Meet in Raycom Media Camellia Bowl". ESPN Events. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ↑ "2017 Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ "2017 Arkansas State Red Wolves Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 27, 2024.