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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....

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 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...

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...

Graduate student quarterback Jayden Johannsen runs with the ball.

Football loses late to Indiana State

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer October 12, 2024

After dropping to 1-4 on the season last week in a 59-0 loss, Murray State looked to bounce back on the road against the Indiana State Sycamores.  The...

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...

Football struggles to compete against #4 South Dakota

Football struggles to compete against #4 South Dakota

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

The Murray State Racers were unable to gain momentum to score against the fourth ranked South Dakota Coyotes, losing 59-0.  To start the first quarter,...

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...

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