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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...

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...

Racer Family (Football) Traditions

Racer Family (Football) Traditions

September 12, 2024

Murray State football will host Mississippi Valley State this year during Family Weekend as they hope to win their first game of the 2024 season. Every...

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...

Former Murray State linebacker Quincy Williams after being drafted by the Jaguars in 2019.

Former Racer receives NFL All-Pro honors

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor January 25, 2024

2023 was a special year for former Murray State football player and current New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams as he was selected to be an NFL All-Pro. An...

Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Murray State finds new head football coach

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Murray State Football officially has a new head coach, the University announced on Wednesday. Jody Wright takes over as the program's 20th head coach...

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...

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...

Sophomore quarterback DJ Williams shoves off a defender.

PREVIEW: Racers head north to face North Dakota State

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor October 27, 2023

Murray State’s football team carries a three-game-losing streak into the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota as the Racers take on the North Dakota State...

Junior wide receiver Taylor Shields makes a jumping catch.

Tight battle ends in defeat for Racers

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor October 21, 2023

A back-and-forth bout ended with Missouri State topping the Murray State football team 28-24. The game was tied at halftime, but the Bears scored a third-quarter...

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