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Preston Rice scrambles out of the pocket against Pikeville. (Photo by Lauren Morgan/TheNews)

Murray State and Morehead State set for family weekend battle

September 20, 2019

Nick Kendall Staff Writer [email protected] The Racer football team is raring to go for the Family Weekend matchup against Morehead State...

Mitch Stewart studies the Racer playbook during fall practice. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Racer football season prompts growing optimism

November 30, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] In a season full of ups and downs, the Murray State Racer football team strung together a winning...

Daniel Wann shares his expertise on sports psychology during an interview with The News. (Photo by Blake Sandlin)

Wann-on-one: Sports talk with a psych doc

October 19, 2018

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor [email protected] Every month, Daniel Wann, a professor of psychology at Murray State, sits down with...

Tweets of the Week 10/16/18

Tweets of the Week 10/16/18

October 17, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco Staff Writer [email protected] Sophomore defensive back Cortez Roberts responds to a preseason interview in which Tennessee...

Sophomore defensive back Edmond McGhee celebrates with senior defensive lineman Kenney Wooten following a play against the University of Kentucky. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Martin visits for family weekend

September 27, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] With many lessons learned against the University of Kentucky in week three, Murray State...

Racer running back DJ Penick looks to get into the end zone during the second quarter. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Stewart: Racers played ‘selfish’ football

September 8, 2018

Story by Blake Sandlin [email protected] Sports Editor It was a torrential downpour of rainfall and touchdowns Saturday night in Conway,...

Head Coach Mitch Stewart instructs his players during Murray State's fall camp in August. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Stewart, Racers ‘focusing on positives’

September 7, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco [email protected] Staff writer Last season, Central Arkansas got off to a hot start against the Racers, putting up 31 first-half...

Senior Drew Anderson will lead the Racer offense in his final year of eligibility after transferring from Buffalo last season. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Transfer QB explains move to Murray State

September 7, 2018

Story by Gage Johnson [email protected] Senior writer After an intense preseason battle for the starting quarterback position, it was the...

Junior Dior Johnson looks to pick off a pass during last Monday's practice. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Next Chance U: Murray State

September 5, 2018

Story by Gage Johnson [email protected] Senior writer The Netflix original series Last Chance U has become a popular outlet for troubled...

Senior quarterback Shuler Bentley takes a snap during Monday's practice. Bentley and senior Drew Anderson are both competing for the starting role at quarterback. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Finally Football: Racers prepare for Salukis

August 30, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco [email protected] Staff writer The summer heat is slowly beginning to dissipate and classes are well underway on campus....

Photo by Ed Marlowe, The Paducah Sun

Football gets coaching overhaul

April 25, 2018

Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer Murray State football is welcoming several new faces to its coaching staff this fall. This offseason, with Head...

Military partners with Racer football for leadership event

Military partners with Racer football for leadership event

April 8, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco, Staff writer Murray State Head Coach Mitch Stewart wants his players to have great character as well as fundamental football skills. For...

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