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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

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...

Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics
Sophomore quarterback Jayden Stinson (No. 8) threw five interceptions in the Racers’ 45-16 loss to UT Martin on Saturday, Oct. 8. Photo courtesy of Davie Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football’s struggles continue at home

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor October 13, 2022

Murray State’s football team continued its downward slide, dropping to 0-6 on the season and 0-2 in OVC play after its 45-16 loss to 14th-ranked UT Martin Skyhawks on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Racers...

Sophomore linebacker Cody Goatley recorded five tackles against Ball State University. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football takes third loss against Ball State

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor September 21, 2022

Murray State’s football team fell to a 0-3 record to start the year, following a 31-0 loss to the Ball State University Cardinals on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Racers were down to their third quarterback...

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 quarterback DJ Williams, voted the 2021 OVC Freshman of the Year, has his sights set on one last OVC championship. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder, Racer Athletics.

PREVIEW: Football seeks championship in last OVC journey

August 25, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State football season is just around the corner, and with it being the Racers’ final season in the OVC, fans can expect some fireworks...

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...

Freshman running back Demonta Witherspoon rushed for 32 yards against Austin Peay. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football takes loss to Austin Peay on homecoming

October 28, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected]   The Murray State football team took its biggest loss of the season on Saturday, Oct. 23, when the Racers lost to the Austin Peay Governors...

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...

Sophomore running back Demonta Witherspoon scored the only touchdown for the Racers in their loss to Bowling Green. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football loses second straight away game

September 22, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] For the second straight week, the Murray State football team lost a game in which they were tied at halftime, losing to Bowling Green State University...

Senior quarterback Preston Rice avoids a sack from the Cincinnati defense late in the game. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/ Racer Athletics.

Football takes first loss of the regular season

September 15, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected]   The Murray State football team took their first loss of the Fall 2021 season Saturday, Sept. 11, when they fell to the University of Cincinnati...

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