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The 2025 Murray State Racers football team represented Murray State University as a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Racers were led by second-year head coach Jody Wright and played their home games at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.

ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference
Record1–11 (1–7 MVFC)
Headcoach
Co-offensivecoordinators
  • Adam Ross (2nd season)
  • Jimmy Ogle (2nd season)
Quick facts Murray State Racers football, Conference ...
2025 Murray State Racers football
ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference
Record1–11 (1–7 MVFC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinators
  • Adam Ross (2nd season)
  • Jimmy Ogle (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorKirk Botkin (1st season)
Home stadiumRoy Stewart Stadium
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2025 Missouri Valley Football Conference standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 4т North Dakota State $^ 8–0  12–1 
No. 9 South Dakota ^ 6–2  10–5 
No. 2 Illinois State ^ 5–3  12–5 
No. 14 North Dakota ^ 5–3  8–6 
No. 18 Youngstown State ^ 5–3  8–5 
No. 13 South Dakota State ^ 4–4  9–5 
No. 25 Southern Illinois 4–4  7–5 
Northern Iowa 1–7  3–9 
Murray State 1–7  1–11 
Indiana State 1–7  3–9 
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll
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Preseason

MVFC poll

Main article: 2025 Missouri Valley Football Conference season § Preseason

The Missouri Valley Football Conference released its preseason poll on July 21, 2025, voted on by league athletic directors, coaches, and media members. The Racers were predicted to finish last in the conference.[1]

Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 304:30 p.m.at East Tennessee State*
ESPN+L 17–459,122
September 66:00 p.m.Southeastern Louisiana*
ESPN+L 24–4515,027
September 136:00 p.m.at Georgia State*
ESPN+L 21–3713,988
September 206:00 p.m.at Jacksonville State*
ESPN+L 10–4521,426
October 42:00 p.m.at No. 21 South Dakota
ESPN+L 24–497,953
October 116:00 p.m.No. 9 Illinois State
  • Roy Stewart Stadium
  • Murray, KY
ESPN+L 32–465,647
October 186:00 p.m.No. 2 South Dakota State
  • Roy Stewart Stadium
  • Murray, KY
ESPN+L 14−356,746
October 251:00 p.m.at No. 22 Youngstown State
ESPN+L 17–519,664
November 14:00 p.m.No. 16 Southern Illinoisdagger
  • Roy Stewart Stadium
  • Murray, KY
ESPN+L 7–278,506
November 81:00 p.m.at Northern Iowa
ESPN+L 14–318,529
November 1511:00 a.m.No. 13 North Dakota
  • Roy Stewart Stadium
  • Murray, KY
ESPN+L 17–356,783
November 2212:00 p.m.at Indiana State
ESPN+W 31–172,834
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time
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Game summaries

at East Tennessee State

See also: 2025 East Tennessee State Buccaneers football team
Murray State Racers (0–0) vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Racers 0 3 14017
Buccaneers 14 10 14745
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at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium, Johnson City, TN

  • Date: August 30, 2025
  • Game time: 4:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: NW at 8 miles per hour (13 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 9,122
  • Referee: Bruce Austin
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Keith Brake (play-by-play) and Mark Hutsell (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
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Game information
First quarter
  • (5:03) ETSU – Khalil Eichelberger 2-yard run, Ewan Johnson kick (Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 1:51; East Tennessee State 7–0)
  • (1:03) ETSU – Devontae Houston 1-yard run, Ewan Johnson kick (Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:06; East Tennessee State 14–0)

Second quarter

  • (12:52) MSU – Jack Tannehill 22-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 3:11; East Tennessee State 14–3)
  • (10:31) ETSU – Jeremiah Harrison 26-yard pass from Cade McNamara, Ewan Johnson kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:21; East Tennessee State 21–3)
  • (0:21) ETSU – Ewan Johnson 33-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 54 yards, 5:56; East Tennessee State 24–3)

Third quarter

  • (12:36) MSU – Jawaun Northington 1-yard run (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:24; East Tennessee State 24–10)
  • (8:51) MSU – Brooks Kleinpeter 15-yard pass from Jim Ogle, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 2:29; East Tennessee State 24–17)
  • (7:53) ETSU – Devontae Houston 7-yard run, Ewan Johnson kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:58; East Tennessee State 31–17)
  • (1:20) ETSU – Khalil Eichelberger 1-yard run, Ewan Johnson kick (Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 5:02; East Tennessee State 38–17)

Fourth quarter

  • (11:57) ETSU – D'Marius Rucker 2-yard run, Ewan Johnson kick (Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 2:15; East Tennessee State 45–17)
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More information Statistics, MUR ...
StatisticsMURETSU
First downs1831
Total yards260572
Rushing yards34392
Passing yards226180
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–35–217–25–1
Time of possession28:5131:09
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray State PassingJim Ogle22–35, 226 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingJawaun Northington12 carries, 33 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDarius Cannon11 receptions, 86 yards
East Tennessee State PassingCade McNamara12–17, 146 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingDevontae Houston14 carries, 128 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJeremiah Harrison3 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD
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Southeastern Louisiana

See also: 2025 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team
Southeastern Louisiana Lions (0–1) vs. Murray State Racers (0–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 7 21 31445
Racers 7 3 01424
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at Roy Stewart Stadium, Murray, KY

  • Date: September 6, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 15,027
  • Referee: Grant Henderson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Rob Cross (play-by-play) and Drayton Charlton-Perrin (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (9:56) SELA – Cade Collier 4-yard pass from Carson Camp, Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez kick (Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 4:58; Southeastern Louisiana 7–0)
  • (3:31) MUR – Jordan Washington 21-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:52; Tied 7–7)

Second quarter

  • (14:11) SELA – Rodeo Graham Jr. 12-yard run, Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez kick (Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 4:15; Southeastern Louisiana 14–7)
  • (10:26) MUR – Jack Tannehill 30-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 3:39; Southeastern Louisiana 14–10)
  • (5:26) SELA – Kyle Lowe 26-yard run, Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez kick (Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 4:53; Southeastern Louisiana 21–10)
  • (5:10) SELA – Khalid Moore 18-yard fumble return, Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez kick (Southeastern Louisiana 28–10)

Third quarter

  • (4:27) SELA – Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez 21-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:31; Southeastern Louisiana 31–10)

Fourth quarter

  • (14:16) MUR – Cam Bulluck 37-yard pass from Jim Ogle, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:11; Southeastern Louisiana 31–17)
  • (10:20) SELA – Kyle Lowe 5-yard run, Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez kick (Drive: 2 plays, 9 yards, 0:44; Southeastern Louisiana 38–17)
  • (8:49) MUR – Jawaun Northington 1-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:31; Southeastern Louisiana 38–24)
  • (0:33) SELA – Kyle Lowe 26-yard run, Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:28; Southeastern Louisiana 45–24)
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More information Statistics, SELA ...
StatisticsSELAMUR
First downs3122
Total yards480380
Rushing yards262121
Passing yards218259
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–33–126–40–2
Time of possession34:1325:47
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southeastern Louisiana PassingCarson Camp18–25, 173 yards, TD, INT
RushingKyle Lowe13 carries, 97 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingJaedon Henry4 receptions, 36 yards
Murray State PassingJim Ogle25–39, 254 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingJawaun Northington19 carries, 59 yards, TD
ReceivingCam Bulluck4 receptions, 76 yards, TD
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at Georgia State (FBS)

See also: 2025 Georgia State Panthers football team
Murray State Racers (0–2) at Georgia State Panthers (FBS) (0–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Racers 0 7 01421
Panthers (FBS) 14 9 7737
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at Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta, GA

  • Date: September 13, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 13,988
  • Referee: Jeremy Parker
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Stewart (play-by-play) and Sam Crenshaw (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (7:26) GAST – Ted Hurst 1-yard pass from TJ Finley, Braeden McAlister kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:44; Georgia State 7–0)
  • (2:47) GAST – Leo Blackburn 5-yard pass from Cameran Brown, Braeden McAlister kick (Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 3:44; Georgia State 14–0)

Second quarter

  • (13:51) MUR – Jawaun Northington 5-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:56; Georgia State 14–7)
  • (3:50) GAST – Jaylen Jones safety (Drive: 3 plays, -6 yards, 1:23; Georgia State 16–7)
  • (0:48) GAST – Rashad Amos 1-yard run, Braeden McAlister kick (Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:47; Georgia State 23–7)

Third quarter

  • (3:04) GAST – Ted Hurst 16-yard pass from Cameran Brown, Braeden McAlister kick (Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 4:54; Georgia State 30–7)

Fourth quarter

  • (12:50) MUR – Lucas Desjardins 4-yard pass from Jim Ogle, two-point pass conversion attempt failed (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:14; Georgia State 30–13)
  • (7:07) GAST – Camden Overton-Howard 3-yard pass from Cameran Brown, Braeden McAlister kick (Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:38; Georgia State 37–13)
  • (1:55) MUR – Baxter Wright 3-yard run, Baxter Wright two-point conversion pass to Tyrell Campbell (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:12; Georgia State 37–21)
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More information Statistics, MUR ...
StatisticsMURGAST
First downs2218
Total yards282454
Rushing yards123166
Passing yards159288
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–30–021–30–2
Turnovers13
Time of possession29:0530:55
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray State PassingJim Ogle17/28, 138 yards, TD
RushingJawaun Northington14 carries, 64 yards, TD
ReceivingLucas Desjardins7 receptions, 75 yards, TD
Georgia State PassingTJ Finley11/18, 150 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingBranson Robinson8 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingTed Hurst10 receptions, 172 yards, 2 TD
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at Jacksonville State (FBS)

See also: 2025 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team
Murray State Racers (0–3) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (FBS) (1–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Racers 3 0 7010
Gamecocks (FBS) 7 17 14745
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at AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, Alabama

  • Date: Saturday September 20, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 69 °F (21 °C) • Wind: E at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 21,426
  • Referee: Ron Hudson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Eli Gold (play-by-play), Mickey Shadrix (analyst) and Taylor Korn (sideline)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (3:54) MUR – Jack Tannehill 43-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 1:40; Murray State 3–0)
  • (1:32) JVST – Brock Rechsteiner 17-yard pass from Gavin Wimsatt, Garrison Rippa kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:22; Jacksonville State 7–3)

Second quarter

  • (11:02) JVST – Garrison Rippa 27-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 3:50; Jacksonville State 10–3)
  • (1:25) JVST – Cam Cook 4-yard run, Garrison Rippa kick (Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:31; Jacksonville State 17–3)
  • (0:13) JVST – Gavin Wimsatt 28-yard run, Garrison Rippa kick (Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 0:40; Jacksonville State 24–3)

Third quarter

  • (9:46) MUR – Conlee Crossno 0-yard fumble return, Jack Tannehill kick (Jacksonville State 24–10)
  • (6:08) JVST – Cam Cook 11-yard run, Garrison Rippa kick (Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 3:37; Jacksonville State 31–10)
  • (0:06) JVST – Khristian Lando 5-yard run, Garrison Rippa kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:27; Jacksonville State 38–10)

Fourth quarter

  • (1:15) JVST – Caden Creel 13-yard run, Conor Donaghy kick (Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:36; Jacksonville State 45–10)
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More information Statistics, MUR ...
StatisticsMURJVST
First downs1629
Total yards233531
Rushing yards92329
Passing yards141202
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–33–219–34–0
Turnovers21
Time of possession29:2830:32
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray StatePassingJim Ogle17/27, 130 yards, 2 INT
RushingJawaun Northington12 carries, 44 yards
ReceivingLucas Desjardins2 receptions, 33 yards
Jacksonville StatePassingGavin Wimsatt17/31, 188 yards, TD
RushingCam Cook22 carries, 147 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingBrock Rechsteiner5 receptions, 89 yards, TD
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at No. 21 South Dakota

See also: 2025 South Dakota Coyotes football team
Murray State Racers (0–4) vs. No. 21 South Dakota Coyotes (2–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Racers 7 0 10724
No. 21 Coyotes 14 21 14049
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at DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD

  • Date: October 4, 2025
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Indoors • Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 7,953
  • Referee: Tyler Downs
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jay Elsen (play-by-play) and Andre Fields (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (13:03) SDAK – Larenzo Fenner 41-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 1:50; South Dakota 7–0)
  • (7:12) SDAK – L. J. Phillips Jr. 12-yard run, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 5:01; South Dakota 14–0)
  • (1:04) MUR – J'Kalon Carter 16-yard pass from Jim Ogle, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:14; South Dakota 14–7)

Second quarter

  • (9:51) SDAK – L.J. Phillips Jr. 17-yard run, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:13; South Dakota 21–7)
  • (3:16) SDAK – L.J. Phillips Jr. 13-yard run, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 5:16; South Dakota 28–7)
  • (0:08) SDAK – Zach Witte 6-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 12 plays, 89 yards, 2:25; South Dakota 35–7)

Third quarter

  • (13:05) SDAK – L.J. Phillips Jr. 67-yard run, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 1 play, 67 yards, 0:11; South Dakota 42–7)
  • (9:43) MUR – Darius Cannon 29-yard pass from J'Kalon Carter, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:16; South Dakota 42–14)
  • (4:23) MUR – Jack Tannehill 25-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:17; South Dakota 42–17)
  • (1:13) SDAK – Jack Martens 28-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 3:04; South Dakota 49–17)

Fourth quarter

  • (3:27) MUR – Tyrell Campbell 1-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 5:15; South Dakota 49–24)
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More information Statistics, MUR ...
StatisticsMURSDAK
First downs1929
Total yards312568
Rushing yards100380
Passing yards212188
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–31–012–17–0
Time of possession26:3633:24
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray State PassingJim Ogle16/30, 183 yards, TD
RushingJordan Washington9 carries, 49 yards
ReceivingLucas Desjardins5 receptions, 54 yards
South Dakota PassingAidan Bouman11/16, 185 yards, 3 TD
RushingL. J. Phillips Jr.24 carries, 244 yards, 4 TD
ReceivingLarenzo Fenner3 receptions, 108 yards, TD
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No. 9 Illinois State

See also: 2025 Illinois State Redbirds football team
No. 9 Illinois State Redbirds (3–2) at Murray State Racers (0–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 9 Redbirds 21 10 12346
Racers 3 14 7832
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at Roy Stewart Stadium, Murray, KY

  • Date: October 11, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Wind: NE at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 5,647
  • Referee: Gregory Gompf
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Casey Roehl (play-by-play), Drayton Charlton-Perrin (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (10:16) ILST – Daniel Sobkowicz 2-yard run, Matt Maldonado kick (Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 3:45; Illinois State 7–0)
  • (3:44) ILST – Dylan Lord 4-yard pass from Tommy Rittenhouse, Matt Maldonado kick (Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 3:10; Illinois State 14–0)
  • (0:45) MUR – Jack Tannehill 41-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 2:52; Illinois State 14–3)
  • (0:27) ILST – Victor Dawson 12-yard run, Matt Maldonado kick (Drive: 1 plays, 12 yards, 0:06; Illinois State 21–3)

Second quarter

  • (12:06) ILST – Seth Glatz 52-yard pass from Tommy Rittenhouse, Matt Maldonado kick (Drive: 2 plays, 51 yards, 0:40; Illinois State 28–3)
  • (5:37) MUR – Jordan Washington 6-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 15 plays, 77 yards, 6:24; Illinois State 28–10)
  • (0:34) MUR – Jim Ogle 1-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 2:57; Illinois State 28–17)
  • (0:00) ILST – Matt Maldonado 37-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 0:34; Illinois State 31–17)

Third quarter

  • (11:46) ILST – Javon Charles 19-yard pass from Tommy Rittenhouse, Matt Maldonado kick blocked (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:14; Illinois State 37–17)
  • (8:09) MUR – Jim Ogle 4-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 3:32; Illinois State 37–24)
  • (3:23) ILST – Daniel Sobkowicz 24-yard pass from Tommy Rittenhouse, Tommy Rittenhouse conversion pass failed (Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 4:40; Illinois State 43–24)

Fourth quarter

  • (14:55) MUR – Jawaun Northington 5-yard pass from Jim Ogle, Darius Cannon pass from Jim Ogle for two-point conversion (Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 3:16; Illinois State 43–32)
  • (3:25) ILST – Matt Maldonado 26-yard field goal, (Drive: 19 plays, 88 yards, 9:57; Illinois State 46–32)
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More information Statistics, ILST ...
StatisticsILSTMUR
First downs3126
Total yards510471
Rushing yards172170
Passing yards338301
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–25–024–40–1
Time of possession30:5729:03
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Illinois State PassingTommy Rittenhouse21/25, 338 yards, 4 TD
RushingVictor Dawson10 carries, 71 yards, TD
ReceivingDaniel Sobkowicz8 receptions, 162 yards, TD
Murray State PassingJim Ogle23/39, 283 yards, TD, INT
RushingJawaun Northington15 carries, 71 yards
ReceivingLucas Desjardins8 receptions, 95 yards
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No. 2 South Dakota State

See also: 2025 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team
No. 2 South Dakota State Jackrabbits (6–0) vs. Murray State Racers (0–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 2 Jackrabbits 7 7 71435
Racers 7 0 0714
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at Roy Stewart Stadium, Murray, KY

  • Date: October 18, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind: S at 14 miles per hour (23 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 6,746
  • Referee: Gregory Gompf
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Casey Roehl (play-by-play) and Drayton Charlton-Perrin (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (5:51) SDST – Chase Mason 6-yard run, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 14 plays, 82 yards, 7:24; South Dakota State 7-0)
  • ( 3:06) MUR – Darius Cannon 65-yard pass from Jim Ogle, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:36; 7-7)

Second quarter

  • (7:14) SDST – Jack Smith 10-yard pass from Luke Marble, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 6 plays, 88 yards, 1:51; South Dakota State 14-7)

Third quarter

  • (13:49) SDST – Jack Smith 46-yard pass from Luke Marble, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:04; South Dakota State 21-7)

Fourth quarter

  • (13:15) SDST – Josiah Johnson 1-yard run, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 4:05; South Dakota State 28-7)
  • (12:10) MUR – Jordan Washington 60-yard pass from Jim Ogle, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 3 plays, 68 yards, 1:05; South Dakota State 28-14)
  • (5:51) SDST – James Basinger 6-yard run, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 5:52; South Dakota State 35-14)
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More information Statistics, SDST ...
StatisticsSDSTMUR
First downs2520
Total yards469438
Rushing yards211111
Passing yards258327
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–27–120–32–4
Time of possession35:5524:05
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South Dakota State PassingLuke Marble13/21, 189 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJulius Loughridge25 carries, 88 yards
ReceivingAlex Bullock6 receptions, 99 yards
Murray State PassingJim Ogle20/32, 327 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
RushingJordan Washington13 carries, 56 yards
ReceivingDarius Cannon5 receptions, 100 yards, TD
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at No. 22 Youngstown State

See also: 2025 Youngstown State Penguins football team
Murray State Racers (0–7) vs. No. 22 Youngstown State Penguins (4–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Racers 7 0 01017
No. 22 Penguins 7 17 14341
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at Stambaugh Stadium, Youngstown, OH

  • Date: October 25, 2025
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Wind: SW at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 9,664
  • Referee: Carl Chapman
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Drae Smith (play-by-play) and Chris Sammarone (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (10:48) MUR – Lucas Desjardins 32-yard pass from Tim Ogle, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:12; Murray State 7–0)
  • (7:03) YSU – Beau Brungard 5-yard run, Andrew Lastovka kick (Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 3:41; Tied 7–7)

Second quarter

  • (10:32) YSU – Ethan Wright 1-yard run, Andrew Lastovka kick (Drive: 15 plays, 91 yards, 7:51; Youngstown State 14–7)
  • (5:39) YSU – Kylon Wilson 62-yard pass from Beau Brungard, Andrew Lastovka kick (Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 2:47; Youngstown State 21–7)
  • (0:06) YSU – Andrew Lastovka 34-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:58; Youngstown State 24–7)

Third quarter

  • (12:08) YSU – Beau Brungard 50-yard pass from Fresh Walter, Andrew Lastovka kick (Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:45; Youngstown State 31–7)
  • (7:00) YSU – Beau Brungard 1-yard run, Andrew Lastovka kick (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:16; Youngstown State 38–7)

Fourth quarter

  • (13:34) MUR – Jack Tannehill 38-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:41; Youngstown State 38–10)
  • (13:15) YSU – Kylon Wilson 100-yard kickoff return, Andrew Lastovka kick (Youngstown State 45–10)
  • (11:22) MUR – Cam Bulluck 17-yard pass from Baxter Wright, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 1:45; Youngstown State 45–17)
  • (7:04) YSU – Max Tomczak 2-yard pass from Beau Brungard, Jonathan Schmidt kick failed (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:12; Youngstown State 51–17)
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More information Statistics, MUR ...
StatisticsMURYSU
First downs1526
Total yards271539
Rushing yards79241
Passing yards192298
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–29–123–27–0
Time of possession24:1435:46
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray State PassingJim Ogle11/20, 102 yards, TD, INT
RushingBaxter Wright7 carries, 30 yards
ReceivingLucas Desjardins3 receptions, 47 yards, TD
Youngstown State PassingBeau Brungard22/25, 248 yards, 2 TD
RushingBeau Brungard15 carries, 64 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingKylon Wilson5 receptions, 89 yards, TD
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No. 16 Southern Illinois

See also: 2025 Southern Illinois Salukis football team
No. 16 Southern Illinois Salukis (5–3) vs. Murray State Racers (0–8) – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 16 Salukis 7 10 3727
Racers 0 7 007
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at Roy Stewart Stadium, Murray, KY

  • Date: November 1, 2025
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 8,506
  • Referee: Gregory Gompf
  • TV: ESPN+
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First quarter
  • (7:30) SIU – DJ Williams 1-yard run, Paul Geelen kick (Drive: 15 plays, 72 yards, 7:23; Southern Illinois 7–0)

Second quarter

  • (8:29) SIU – Paul Geelen 23-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:33; Southern Illinois 10–0)
  • (3:56) SIU – DJ Williams 5-yard run, Paul Geelen kick (Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:50; Southern Illinois 17–0)
  • (0:27) MUR – J'Kalon Carter 5-yard pass from Jim Ogle, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:29; Southern Illinois 17–7)

Third quarter

  • (5:33) SIU – Paul Geelen 35-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 3:22; Southern Illinois 20–7)

Fourth quarter

  • (12:22) SIU – Lem Wash 40-yard pass from DJ Williams, Paul Geelen kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:12; Southern Illinois 27–7)
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More information Statistics, SIU ...
StatisticsSIUMUR
First downs2329
Total yards404300
Rushing yards233178
Passing yards171122
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–20–015–28–2
Time of possession35:4124:19
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern Illinois PassingDJ Williams11/20, 171 yards, TD
RushingEdward Robinson18 carries, 109 yards
ReceivingLem Wash2 receptions, 79 yards, TD
Murray State PassingJim Ogle14/26, 124 yards, TD, INT
RushingJawaun Washington16 carries, 81 yards
ReceivingJ'Kalon Carter6 receptions, 61 yards, TD
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at Northern Iowa

See also: 2025 Northern Iowa Panthers football team
Murray State Racers (0–9) vs. Northern Iowa Panthers (2–7) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Racers 0 14 0014
Panthers 7 7 71031
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at UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, IA

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Indoors • Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 8,529
  • Referee: John Shay
  • TV: ESPN+
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Game information
First quarter
  • (0:11) UNI – Bill Jackson 2-yard run, Max Bartachek kick (Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:50; Northern Iowa 7–0)

Second quarter

  • (12:53) MUR – Darius Cannon 54-yard pass from Kaleb Bailey, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:18; Tied 7–7)
  • (10:22) UNI – Bill Jackson 35-yard run, Max Bartachek kick (Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 2:25; Northern Iowa 14–7)
  • (3:30) MUR – Jawaun Northington 12-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 13 plays, 99 yards, 6:52; Tied 14–14)

Third quarter

  • (2:08) UNI – JC Roque Jr. 7-yard pass from Jaxon Dailey, Max Bartachek kick (Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, 6:50; Northern Iowa 21–14)

Fourth quarter

  • (11:55) UNI – Max Bartachek 45-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, 2:15; Northern Iowa 24–14
  • (6:50) UNI – Bill Jackson 14-yard run, Max Bartachek kick (Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 4:05; Northern Iowa 31–14)
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More information Statistics, MUR ...
StatisticsMURUNI
First downs1923
Total yards356440
Rushing yards197307
Passing yards159133
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–21–18–11–0
Time of possession27:0532:55
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray State PassingKaleb Bailey5/12, 113 yards, TD, INT
RushingKaleb Bailey21 carries, 96 yards
ReceivingDarius Cannon4 receptions, 77 yards, TD
Northern Iowa PassingJaxon Dailey8/11, 133 yards, TD
RushingBill Jackson18 carries, 143 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingJC Roque Jr.4 receptions, 50 yards, TD
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No. 13 North Dakota

See also: 2025 North Dakota Fighting Hawks football team
No. 13 North Dakota (6–4) vs. Murray State Racers (0–10) – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 13 Fighting Hawks 7 0 141435
Racers 0 9 0817
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at Roy Stewart Stadium, Murray, KY

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 11:00 am
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: NE at 16 miles per hour (26 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 6,783
  • Referee: Tyler Downs
  • TV: Midco Sports/ESPN+
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First quarter
  • (11:02) UND – B.J. Fleming 15-yard pass from Jerry Kaminski, Kenten Laughman kick (Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 5:27; North Dakota 7–0)

Second quarter

  • (13:17) MUR – Jack Tannehill 33-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 7:11; North Dakota 7–3)
  • (6:10) MUR – Jack Tannehill 36-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 31 yards, 6:21; North Dakota 7–6)
  • (0:03) MUR – Jack Tannehill 41-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 1:04; Murray State 9–7)

Third quarter

  • (10:17) UND – Sawyer Seidl 3-yard run, Kenten Laughman kick (Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 4:37; North Dakota 14–9)
  • (6:56) UND – Jonnie Wiltshire 30-yard interception, Kenten Laughman kick (North Dakota 21–9)

Fourth quarter

  • (10:22) UND – Colton Brunell 1-yard run, Kenten Laughman kick (Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 4:23; North Dakota 28–9)
  • (5:54) MUR – Baxton Wright 8-yard run, J'Kalon Carter pass to Huseyin Simsir for two-point conversion (Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 4:23; North Dakota 28–17)
  • (3:08) UND – Jerry Kaminski 28-yard run, Kenten Laughman kick (Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 2:45; North Dakota 35–17)
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More information Statistics, UND ...
StatisticsUNDMUR
First downs2018
Total yards344252
Rushing yards213112
Passing yards131140
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–18–123–34–1
Time of possession29:3230:28
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North Dakota PassingJerry Kaminski11/18, 131 yards, TD, INT
RushingSawyer Seidl22 carries, 98 yards, TD
ReceivingB.J. Fleming4 receptions, 61 yards, TD
Murray State PassingBaxter Wright23/34, 140 yards, INT
RushingJawaun Northington11 carries, 56 yards
ReceivingDarius Cannon8 receptions, 49 yards
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at Indiana State

See also: 2025 Indiana State Sycamores football team
Murray State Racers (0–11) vs. Indiana State Sycamores (3–8) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Racers 7 10 7731
Sycamores 7 0 3717
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at Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute, IN

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 8,529
  • Referee: Grant Henderson
  • TV: ESPN+
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First quarter
  • (12:30) INST – Rashad Rochelle 66-yard pass from Keegan Patterson, Spencer Conrad kick (Drive: 1 play, 66 yards, 0:12; Indiana State 7–0)
  • (10:35) MUR – Jawaun Northington 14-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 1:49; Tied 7–7)

Second quarter

  • (4:03) MUR – Jawaun Northington 14-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 14 plays, 96 yards, 6:08; Murray State 14–7)
  • (0:13) MUR – Jack Tannehill 26-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 2:40; Murray State 17–7)

Third quarter

  • (11:05) INST – Spencer Conrad 27-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 3:55; Murray State 17–10)
  • (9:36) MUR – Jordan Washington 6-yard run, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 1:22; Murray State 24–10)

Fourth quarter

  • (13:36) INST – Torey French 72-yard pass from Keegan Patterson, Spencer Conrad kick (Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 1:34; Murray State 24–17)
  • (2:58) MUR – J'Kalon Carer 6-yard pass from Baxter Wright, Jack Tannehill kick (Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 6:05; Murray State 31–17)
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More information Statistics, MUR ...
StatisticsMURINST
First downs2819
Total yards564481
Rushing yards284167
Passing yards280314
Passing: Comp–Att–Int23–31–017–28–1
Time of possession33:4726:13
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray State PassingBaxter Wright22/30, 253 yards, TD
RushingJawaun Northington32 carries, 232 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDarius Cannon9 receptions, 110 yards
Indiana State PassingKeegan Patterson17/28, 314 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingDeion Browns19 carries, 78 yards
ReceivingRashad Rochelle5 receptions, 120 yards, TD
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