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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,...

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 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...

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...

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