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From down and out to back on top

From down and out to back on top

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

Sophomore quarterback DJ Williams played in his first game since tearing his ACL in the first game of last season, and the Racers won in his first game...

Junior running back Cortezz Jones breaks a tackle for a big gain.

Football finishes non-conference slate with loss

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor September 16, 2023

In its second straight FBS matchup, the Murray State football team fell short, losing to Middle Tennessee State University on the road 35-14. The Racers...

Senior quarterback Eric Phoenix (center) walks off the field after a failed third down conversion.

Racers’ defense unable to stop Louisville

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor September 7, 2023

Murray State’s defense couldn’t hold off the offensive attack from Louisville as the Racers lost 56-0 on the road. The Cardinals scored eight touchdowns,...

Juniors Cade Shupperd (outside linebacker) and Detoye Adewole (defensive lineman) block a pass from Presbyterians 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 running back QDaryius Jennings rushes passed a defender on a big rushing gain.

Preview: Football heads east for in-state matchup

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor September 7, 2023

Following a win over Presbyterian College, the Racers head across the state on a short week looking to pull off an upset and put the Missouri Valley Football...

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...

The Racers take the field for a home game during the 2022 season. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Preview: Football hosts 1,000th game

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor August 31, 2023

History is in the making at Roy Stewart Stadium as the Murray State football team prepares to host the Presbyterian College Blue Hose on Saturday. The...

Sophomore quarterback DJ Williams steps back in the pocket against Texas Tech University. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Preview: Football’s road through the MVFC

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor August 24, 2023

Two weeks out from the first game of the season, all eyes have turned to Murray State’s football team in its first season as a part of the Missouri Valley...

Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Preview: Fall sports get rolling

Jakob Milani, Ronan Summers, and Jonah Morgan August 17, 2023

There’s never a break in action when it comes to sports at Murray State. With the fall semester starting up, many students and fans have turned their...

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...

Sophomore running back Demonts Witherspoon taes the handoff from sophomore quarterback Jayden Stinson. Photo by Rebeca Mertins-Chiodini/The News.

Football gets in the win column

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor November 3, 2022

After starting the season 0-8, the Murray State football team picked up its first win against Tennessee State on Saturday, Oct. 29.  Thanks to a combined...

Freshman quarterback Lucas Maue (No. 4) ran in two touchdowns on Saturday, Oct. 22. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football’s historic fall continues

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor October 27, 2022

For the first time since 1965 and the third time in program history, Murray State’s football team has not been able to win a game in its first eight...

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