Murray State Racers football
The Murray State Racers football team represents Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. They compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as part of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC). The program left the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) in 2022 to join the MVFC in 2023, after playing the 2022 season in the OVC for football.
Key facts
- Home stadium: Roy Stewart Stadium (capacity 16,800)
- Colors: Navy blue and gold
- Mascots: Racer One (live) and Dunker (costume)
- Fight songs: Fight Song and The Old Grey Mare
- Marching band: Racer Band
- All-time record: 502–495–36 (.503)
- Bowl record: 0–1
- Playoff appearances: 5 (1–5 in the I-AA/FCS playoffs)
- Conference history: MVC championship in 1928; OVC championships in 1948, 1950, 1951, 1979, 1986, 1995, 1996, 2002; SIAC championships in 1933 and 1937
History and rivalries
- Founded in 1924.
- Notable series rivalries include Western Kentucky (Battle for the Red Belt) and Austin Peay. The program also has in-state and regional rivalries with Eastern Kentucky, Southeast Missouri, and UT Martin.
- The team has had periods of success, including multiple conference titles and memorable games, plus a history of players and coaches advancing to higher levels of college football.
Recent era
- Head coach: Jody Wright (2nd season in 2025), with a 2–22 record so far.
- The program continues to compete in the MVFC, building on its long history in Davis and competitive play in the FCS.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 12:39 (CET).