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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...

Sophomore running back Demonts Witherspoon taes the handoff from sophomore quarterback Jayden Stinson. Photo by Rebeca Mertins-Chiodini/The News.

Football gets in the win column

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor November 3, 2022

After starting the season 0-8, the Murray State football team picked up its first win against Tennessee State on Saturday, Oct. 29.  Thanks to a combined 194-yard rushing performance from 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...

Head Coach Dean Hood gets fired up after a big play from the Racers against Lindenwood. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Preview: Football hosts Tennessee State on Homecoming

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor October 27, 2022

Homecoming has finally come around for Murray State, and with it comes the big event for the day: the football game. This season, the Murray State football team hosts fellow OVC opponent, the Tennessee...

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...

Junior quarterback Preston Rice rushed for four touchdowns on the way to a 35-0 victory over Mississippi Valley State. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Football begins season with dominant win

September 10, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected]    After a short offseason, the Murray State football team returned to the field on Thursday, Sept. 2 to defeat the Mississippi Valley State...

Head Football Coach Dean Hood was named OVC Coach of the Year and Region 3 Coach of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Hood, 13 players honored in end-of-the-year awards

April 22, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer [email protected] After a 5-2 finish to the shortened regular season, the Murray State football team took home many end-of-the-year honors, with 13 players being...

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