Nick Kendall Contributing Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu Murray State football lost the homecoming matchup against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels 34-27 after a tough defensive stop. The Racers were on the board first when Freshman kicker Zaden Webber drilled a 49-yard field goal with 10 minutes left in the first quarter. The Colonels answered back later in Read More
Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Looking for its third-straight win, Murray State football will take on Eastern Kentucky University during Murray State’s 2019 Homecoming. The Racers are coming off a 31-17 victory over Tennessee State University that moved them to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play. Murray State was able to get the job Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu Murray State football will head to Tennessee State University for a matchup against the Tigers. The Racers are coming off a 24-17 victory against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers thanks to a major stop from junior defensive back Cortez Roberts as time expired. Head Coach Mitch Stewart is always happy Read More
Nick Kendall Staff writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu The Murray State football team just barely came out on top with a 24-17 against the Eastern Illinois Panthers. This is the first time the Racers have beaten the Panthers at Roy Stewart Stadium since 2011. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Preston Rice completed 19 of 29 passes for 274 yards and Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu Murray State football has Racer fans seeing double with the McCray and Downing twins. Redshirt freshman Jarad and sophomore Jared McCray are identical twins and freshmen Isaiah and Elijah Downing are fraternal twins. Getting to Murray State was easy for the Downings as they were recruited at the same time, Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu Murray State football returns to the bluegrass state for a cat fight with the Eastern Illinois University Panthers. Murray State is coming off a 40-7 blowout loss to UT-Martin. The Racers couldn’t get anything going offensively or defensively as the Skyhawks were able to score 13 points on four fumbles Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu After an impressive win against Morehead State, Murray State football was on the other side of a 40-7 OVC-opening blowout against the UT-Martin Skyhawks. The Racers’ only touchdown came in the second quarter via a 28-yard pass from redshirt sophomore quarterback Preston Rice to junior running back Rodney Castille. The Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu The Murray State athletic department has partnered with Racer Dining to improve gameday for students. Athletic Director Kevin Saal wants to bring convenience to students who attend games. “Collectively, Racer Dining and Murray State Athletics want to provide a first-class gameday experience,” Saal said. “Convenience is one small way Read More