Racers fall at MTSU 38-14 in storm-shortened contest

The Murray State Racers (0-2) fell to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (0-1) in a rain-shortened contest Saturday night 38-14 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The game was called with 11:01 remaining in the fourth quarter at 1 a.m. on Sunday after a two-hour, 40-minute delay. In total, the game was delayed for four hours and 15 minutes across three separate weather delays.

The Racers' scoring came on a 46-yard touchdown run by Tyrell Campbell, and an end zone dive by Jawaun Northington.

Along with the touchdown, Campbell put up 75 yards on 8 carries. Mykel Allen had 48 yards on 12 carries, and Jawaun Northington chipped in eight yards and a touchdown on three carries.

Jim Ogle and Collin Shannon both saw time under center, with Ogle finishing 11 of 16 for 118 yards and Shannon completing 2 of 6 for 26 yards. 

Dimitri Howard was the leading receiver for the Racers with 49 yards on three catches and added 80 yards on four returns. He also had a kickoff-return touchdown called back in the second quarter. 

For the game, Murray State generated 275 total yards of offense, compiling 144 passing yards and 131 rushing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 362 total yards, posting 218 passing yards and 144 on the ground. 

The Racers return home to host the Valparaiso Beacons of the Pioneer Football League on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. 


(Photo David Eaton/MSU Athletics)