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Head Coach Dean Hood leads the Racers out before the last home game of the season.

Murray State head football coach retires

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor January 1, 2024

Murray State football is looking for a new head coach after Dean Hood decided to retire from coaching on Monday, Jan. 1. Hood informed Murray State...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback DJ Williams tucks the ball and runs for a first down.

Commentary: Offense shines, defense falters

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2023

Five games into the 2023 season, Murray State’s football team has matched its win total from the 2022 season, when the Racers went 2-9.  Fans knew...

From down and out to back on top

From down and out to back on top

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

Sophomore quarterback DJ Williams played in his first game since tearing his ACL in the first game of last season, and the Racers won in his first game...

Juniors Cade Shupperd (outside linebacker) and Detoye Adewole (defensive lineman) block a pass from Presbyterians quarterback.

PHOTOS: Racers Football vs Presbyterian College

September 7, 2023

During their first home game of the season, the Racers scored five touchdowns to win against Presbyterian College 41-10.  This game marked the return...

Sophomore quarterback DJ Williams scrambles to avoid a sack during the first quarter against Presbyterian College.

Returning QB highlights Racers 1,000th football game

September 4, 2023

Murray State made its 1,000th game special as the Racers defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 41-10. Sophomore quarterback DJ Williams made his return...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Redshirt junior quarterback Preston Rice makes a pass against Tennessee Tech. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers defeat Tennessee Tech, start 3-0

March 15, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] The Racers’ hot start to the unprecedented 2021 season continued in a 36-31 win over Tennessee...

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