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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...

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 linebacker Cade Shuppard (#58) recorded five tackles, including a sack, in the Racers’ loss to EIU on Saturday, Sept. 24. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football loses first conference game

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor September 28, 2022

The losing streak continued for the Murray State football team as the Racers lost to the Eastern Illinois Panthers 35-21 during the Family Weekend game on Saturday, Sept. 24. Second-string quarterback...

Freshman running back Jawaun Northington rushed for 71 yards against Ball State. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football hosts EIU for Family Weekend

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor September 21, 2022

After the 31-0 loss to Ball State University, Murray State turns to its conference schedule and its annual Family Weekend game. The Racers start their conference schedule hosting the Eastern Illinois...

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...

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...

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...

Despite a vicious rain delay, Murray State football came away with a win in the first game of the season. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Football wins opening game against UT Martin

March 3, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer [email protected] Not even a weather delay could stop the Murray State football team from defeating the UT Martin Skyhawks by a score of 14-10. After a day of...

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