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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...

Linebacker Justice Cross and defensive back Lovie Jenkins tackle a Mizzou player.

PHOTOS: Racers Football drops first game of the season to NO. 11 Mizzou

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor August 30, 2024

  On Thursday night the Racers kicked off their centennial season against 11th ranked Mizzou. The Tigers scored on their first drive after...

Alcohol to begin being sold at Football games

Alcohol to begin being sold at Football games

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor August 2, 2024

Murray State Athletics announced earlier today that alcohol will begin being served at Roy Stewart Stadium as part of a pilot program starting during the...

Former Murray State linebacker Quincy Williams after being drafted by the Jaguars in 2019.

Former Racer receives NFL All-Pro honors

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor January 25, 2024

2023 was a special year for former Murray State football player and current New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams as he was selected to be an NFL All-Pro. An...

Justin Morgan goes for a layup. (Nov. 1)

PHOTOS: Racer Athletics Fall 2023 highlights

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor January 16, 2024

  As the new year starts, The News wants to take a moment to look back at some great sports moments from the fall 2023 semester. Featuring...

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