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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...

Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State

Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State

Nevaeh Nance, Contributing Writer November 11, 2024

Murray State’s football team wrapped up its home season on Saturday, Nov. 9, with a Senior Day matchup against Missouri State, ultimately falling 59-31...

Head coach Jody Wright in disbelief after a call from the referee.

Football’s struggles continue, lose to #3 South Dakota State

Sam Hunter, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

The Murray State Racers faced a challenging game on Saturday, Nov. 2, as they fell to the Jackrabbits 52-6 in the first ever meeting between the two teams....

Football falls in North Dakota State's first trip to Murray

Football falls in North Dakota State’s first trip to Murray

Chelby Melvin, Contributing Writer October 29, 2024

Murray State football delivered an effort against the North Dakota State Bison, showing moments of promise, but ultimately fell short at Roy Stewart Stadium...

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 falls short on Homecoming

Football falls short on Homecoming

Nevaeh Nance, Contributing Writer October 21, 2024

The Murray State Racers put up a fight during their Homecoming game at Roy Stewart Stadium on Oct. 19, falling short in a 40-32 loss to Illinois State. Running...

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...

Football Falls in 100th Home Opener

Football Falls in 100th Home Opener

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Murray State’s 100th home opener was on Sept. 6 and the Racers looked to bounce back with a win against the Butler Bulldogs after a rough loss in week...

Graduate student running back Kywon Morgan dives across the line for a touchdown.

PHOTOS: Racers fall in final seconds against Butler

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 9, 2024

  On Saturday the Racers faced off against the Butler Bulldogs in their centennial seasons home opener. Things got off to a bad start when...

Junior Outside Linebacker Chris Hill Jr. walks off the field after a loss.

Racers lose to Bison, losing streak extends to four

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor October 28, 2023

Murray State’s defense was no match for the North Dakota State offense as the Bison defeated the Racers 38-6. The Bison’s offense combined for 377...

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