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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

Freshman running back Cortezz Jones breaks a tackle on his way one of his two touchdowns against Robert Morris. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Football scores another win at home

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor November 17, 2022

Another game went in favor of the Murray State football team on Saturday, Nov. 12, as the Racers defeated the Robert Morris University Colonials 27-9 in the final home game of the season. The Racers...

Freshman quarterback Lucas Maue (No. 4) ran in two touchdowns on Saturday, Oct. 22. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football’s historic fall continues

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor October 27, 2022

For the first time since 1965 and the third time in program history, Murray State’s football team has not been able to win a game in its first eight weeks. Following their 33-18 loss to the Lindenwood...

Sophomore quarterback Jayden Stinson completed 50% of his passes and threw for a touchdown against the Austin peay Governors on Saturday, Oct. 15. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football loses Battle of the Border

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor October 20, 2022

Another loss for Murray State’s football team puts the Racers at 0-7 on the season, as the Racers lost to their rival, the Austin Peay Governors, in the Battle of the Border on Saturday, Oct. 15. Despite...

Freshman quarterback Lucas Maue made his first collegiate start against the Gamecocks on Saturday, Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/RacerAthletics.

Football drops first home game

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor September 14, 2022

Football returned to Roy Stewart Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, when the Murray State football team hosted the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Racers took the loss by a score of 34-3, but the energy...

Sophomore cornerback Marcis Floyd had two interceptions in the game against Tennessee Tech. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletic.

Football picks up first conference win of season

November 15, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State football team picked up its first conference win on Saturday, Nov. 6, when it defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles by a score...

Junior quarterback Preston Rice took over in the second half and finished with 106 passing yards and a touchdown. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Football loses close game at Tennessee State

November 6, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State football team continued its downward spiral with a 27-21 loss to the Tennessee State Tigers 27-21 on Saturday, Oct. 30. Despite...

Malik Honeycutt returned a punt for a touchdown to help the Racers defeat SEMO. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Racers get comeback win over SEMO

October 22, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected]   A punt return touchdown and last second field goal propelled the Murray State football team to a 32-31 win on Saturday, Oct. 16, over the...

Redshirt-senior wide receiver Malik Honeycutt pulls down a pass against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Football’s perfection ends against Austin Peay

April 5, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer [email protected] After a slow first half, the Murray State football team failed to out-duel the Austin Peay Governors in an exciting second half, losing 34-31. The...

Redshirt senior kicker/punter Aaron Baum helped the Racers come back and defeat EIU with four field goals. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Football takes win over EIU to start 5-0

March 29, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer [email protected] A 28-0 run in the second half sealed the deal as the Murray State football team defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers 41-27. After going down...

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