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Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.

PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor November 5, 2025

PHOTOS: Racers fall to Lions in home-opener

PHOTOS: Racers fall to Lions in home-opener

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 11, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Racers faced off against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions for their first home game of the season in front of a record breaking...

Football Falls Short in Season Opener at ETSU

Football Falls Short in Season Opener at ETSU

Parker Lally, Contributing Writer September 3, 2025

The Murray State Racers football team opened their 101st season on Aug. 30, with a loss of 45-17 on the road at East Tennessee State University.  After...

Senior guard Terence Harcum celebrates after making a shot and drawing a foul.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball lose to Belmont in fifth MVC matchup

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor January 27, 2025

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the Belmont Bruins in their fifth Missouri Valley Conference matchup. The Racers got off to a hot start,...

Head coach Jody Wright answers questions at the postgame press conference.

Football comes up short against Kentucky

Nevaeh Nance, Contributing Writer November 19, 2024

Murray State football’s difficult season continued with another defeat on Saturday, Nov. 16, as the Racers fell 48-6 to the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger...

Sophomore defensive back Esteban Guillory tackles a NDSU receiver.

PHOTOS: Racers fall short against No. 1 ranked North Dakota State

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 29, 2024

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the number one ranked Bison from North Dakota State. While the Racers showed some resiliency with two blocked...

The Racerettes walk with the team during the Racer walk.

PHOTOS: Homecoming 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 23, 2024

This past weekend, Murray State celebrated Homecoming, bringing hundreds of alumni back home to Murray. Homecoming was filled with all the normal traditions;...

The Racers run out of the starting gate onto the field.

PHOTOS: Racers fall to Illinois State in Homecoming game

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 23, 2024

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the Illinois State Redbirds for their Homecoming game. While the loss in not the outcome most hoped for,...

Football looks ahead to Illinois State

Football looks ahead to Illinois State

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor October 17, 2024

Another weekend means another week of Murray State football, but this week is a little different. This weekend is Homecoming on the campus of Murray State...

Head coach Jody Wright leads the team as they charge out the starting gates.

PHOTOS: Racers football lose 59-0 to fourth-ranked Coyotes

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 8, 2024

This past weekend the Racers faced off against the fourth-ranked Coyotes from South Dakota. This was the second straight game in which the Racers played...

Head coach Jody Wright talks to reporters at the postgame press conference.

Football falls at North Dakota in MVC Opener

Laney Evans, Sports Writer September 30, 2024

The Racers came up short to the North Dakota Fighting Hawks Saturday night despite a promising first half. North Dakota was the first on the scoreboard...

Senior defensive back Jayson Coley directed the Racer band for the fight song after the game.

PHOTOS: Racers beat Mississippi Valley State 59-8

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 17, 2024

On Saturday night the Racers took on Mississippi Valley State and walked away with a dominant 59-8 win. This marks Jody Wright's first win as a head...

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