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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Linebacker Justice Cross and defensive back Lovie Jenkins tackle a Mizzou player.

PHOTOS: Racers Football drops first game of the season to NO. 11 Mizzou

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor August 30, 2024

  On Thursday night the Racers kicked off their centennial season against 11th ranked Mizzou. The Tigers scored on their first drive after...

Juniors Cade Shupperd (outside linebacker) and Detoye Adewole (defensive lineman) block a pass from Presbyterian's 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...

Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics
Sophomore quarterback Jayden Stinson (No. 8) threw five interceptions in the Racers’ 45-16 loss to UT Martin on Saturday, Oct. 8. Photo courtesy of Davie Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football’s struggles continue at home

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor October 13, 2022

Murray State’s football team continued its downward slide, dropping to 0-6 on the season and 0-2 in OVC play after its 45-16 loss to 14th-ranked UT Martin...

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....

Freshman quarterback Lucas Maue made his first collegiate start against the Gamecocks on Saturday, Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/RacerAthletics.

Football drops first home game

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor September 14, 2022

Football returned to Roy Stewart Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, when the Murray State football team hosted the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Racers...

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