# Murray State Racers football season performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/murray-state-racers-football-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-18T00:19:57.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Murray State Racers experienced significant challenges during their football season. In an early October matchup against North Dakota, the team established an initial 21-0 lead but ultimately lost 55-28 after North Dakota scored 31 unanswered points in the second half.

Later in October, the Racers faced the South Dakota Coyotes. Despite outgaining the Coyotes in total yards, Murray State lost 48-20. The team struggled to maintain momentum following an injury to quarterback Baxter Wright, leaving them with a 1-6 record.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: South Dakota Coyotes defeat Murray State Racers 48-20

The South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Murray State Racers 48-20 during Murray State's Homecoming game, despite the Racers outgaining the Coyotes in total yardage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-dakota-coyotes-defeat-murray-state-racers-48-20

### 2026-10-03: North Dakota overcomes 21-point deficit to beat Murray State 55-28

No. 5 North Dakota overcame an early 21-0 deficit to defeat Murray State 55-28, fueled by Jerry Kaminski's four total touchdowns.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-dakota-overcomes-21-point-deficit-to-beat-murray-state-55-28

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