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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...

Football looks ahead to Illinois State

Football looks ahead to Illinois State

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor October 17, 2024

Another weekend means another week of Murray State football, but this week is a little different. This weekend is Homecoming on the campus of Murray State...

Head coach Jody Wright leads the team as they charge out the starting gates.

PHOTOS: Racers football lose 59-0 to fourth-ranked Coyotes

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 8, 2024

This past weekend the Racers faced off against the fourth-ranked Coyotes from South Dakota. This was the second straight game in which the Racers played...

Football struggles to compete against #4 South Dakota

Football struggles to compete against #4 South Dakota

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

The Murray State Racers were unable to gain momentum to score against the fourth ranked South Dakota Coyotes, losing 59-0.  To start the first quarter,...

Head coach Jody Wright talks to reporters at the postgame press conference.

Football falls at North Dakota in MVC Opener

Laney Evans, Sports Writer September 30, 2024

The Racers came up short to the North Dakota Fighting Hawks Saturday night despite a promising first half. North Dakota was the first on the scoreboard...

Senior defensive back Jayson Coley directed the Racer band for the fight song after the game.

PHOTOS: Racers beat Mississippi Valley State 59-8

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 17, 2024

On Saturday night the Racers took on Mississippi Valley State and walked away with a dominant 59-8 win. This marks Jody Wright's first win as a head...

Off and running, Racers win first game under Wright

Off and running, Racers win first game under Wright

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 16, 2024

In a dominating fashion, the football team picked up their first win of the season on Saturday, Sept. 14, beating Mississippi Valley State 59-8 and securing...

Racers Look Ahead to Winless Delta Devils

Racers Look Ahead to Winless Delta Devils

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

Murray State is entering week three of the 2024 season 0-2. Fortunately, history is on their side in week three as Mississippi Valley State comes to town...

Racer Family (Football) Traditions

Racer Family (Football) Traditions

September 12, 2024

Murray State football will host Mississippi Valley State this year during Family Weekend as they hope to win their first game of the 2024 season. Every...

Football Falls in 100th Home Opener

Football Falls in 100th Home Opener

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Murray State’s 100th home opener was on Sept. 6 and the Racers looked to bounce back with a win against the Butler Bulldogs after a rough loss in week...

Graduate student running back Kywon Morgan dives across the line for a touchdown.

PHOTOS: Racers fall in final seconds against Butler

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 9, 2024

  On Saturday the Racers faced off against the Butler Bulldogs in their centennial seasons home opener. Things got off to a bad start when...

Head coach Jody Wright talks to his players during a timeout.

Wright era starts the Wrong way against No. 11 Missouri

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor August 30, 2024

Murray State started the Jody Wright era by traveling to Columbia, Missouri, for a matchup with the No. 11 ranked Missouri Tigers.   The first...

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