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Senior running back Jawaun Northington runs the ball.

Football falls short at Georgia State

Parker Lally, Contributing Writer September 15, 2025

Murray State Racers football traveled to Atlanta Georgia on Sep. 13, and fell short to Georgia State University with a loss of 37-21.  Georgia State...

PHOTOS: Racers fall to Lions in home-opener

PHOTOS: Racers fall to Lions in home-opener

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 11, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Racers faced off against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions for their first home game of the season in front of a record breaking...

Sophomore linebacker Jordan Sonnabend takes a knee on the field.

Football falls short at home-opener on Family Weekend

Parker Lally, Contributing Writer September 8, 2025

The Murray State Racers football team played their home opener on Sept. 6 against Southeastern Louisiana, with a loss of 45-24.  Besides being the...

Football Falls Short in Season Opener at ETSU

Football Falls Short in Season Opener at ETSU

Parker Lally, Contributing Writer September 3, 2025

The Murray State Racers football team opened their 101st season on Aug. 30, with a loss of 45-17 on the road at East Tennessee State University.  After...

The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.

PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor January 30, 2025

On January 17th, Murray State inducted its 2024 class into the Racer Hall of Fame. The 2024 Hall of Fame class included: Ja Morant (Men's Basketball),...

Head coach Jody Wright answers questions at the postgame press conference.

Football comes up short against Kentucky

Nevaeh Nance, Contributing Writer November 19, 2024

Murray State football’s difficult season continued with another defeat on Saturday, Nov. 16, as the Racers fell 48-6 to the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger...

Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State

Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State

Nevaeh Nance, Contributing Writer November 11, 2024

Murray State’s football team wrapped up its home season on Saturday, Nov. 9, with a Senior Day matchup against Missouri State, ultimately falling 59-31...

Head coach Jody Wright in disbelief after a call from the referee.

Football’s struggles continue, lose to #3 South Dakota State

Sam Hunter, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

The Murray State Racers faced a challenging game on Saturday, Nov. 2, as they fell to the Jackrabbits 52-6 in the first ever meeting between the two teams....

Sophomore defensive back Esteban Guillory tackles a NDSU receiver.

PHOTOS: Racers fall short against No. 1 ranked North Dakota State

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 29, 2024

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the number one ranked Bison from North Dakota State. While the Racers showed some resiliency with two blocked...

Football falls in North Dakota State's first trip to Murray

Football falls in North Dakota State’s first trip to Murray

Chelby Melvin, Contributing Writer October 29, 2024

Murray State football delivered an effort against the North Dakota State Bison, showing moments of promise, but ultimately fell short at Roy Stewart Stadium...

The Racers run out of the starting gate onto the field.

PHOTOS: Racers fall to Illinois State in Homecoming game

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 23, 2024

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the Illinois State Redbirds for their Homecoming game. While the loss in not the outcome most hoped for,...

Football falls short on Homecoming

Football falls short on Homecoming

Nevaeh Nance, Contributing Writer October 21, 2024

The Murray State Racers put up a fight during their Homecoming game at Roy Stewart Stadium on Oct. 19, falling short in a 40-32 loss to Illinois State. Running...

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