Fast facts
League: NCAA Division I FCS
Head Coach: Dean Hood
Team Mascot: Racer One (live), Dunker (costume)
Year Opened: 1973
Capacity: 16800
City / State: Murray / Kentucky
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Battle for the Red Belt
Rival Team: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
The Battle for the Red Belt between Murray State and Western Kentucky may not be an annual fixture anymore, but you won’t want to miss it when these longtime rivals square off. The winner of the Battle for the Red Belt takes home the Red Belt as well as bragging rights, so make sure to be in attendance the next time the Racers take on the Hilltoppers.
Battle of the Border
Rival Team: Austin Peay Governors
The rivalry on the gridiron between the Racers and Governors began in 1953 and recently became part of the Battle of the Border rivalry between the two schools. No matter what the sport there are always a lot of bragging rights on the line when Murray State and Austin Peay square off, so don’t miss it when the Governors come to town.
Murray State vs Eastern Kentucky
Rival Team: Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Eastern Kentucky and Murray State have played annually since 1945 creating quite a fierce rivalry between these two Ohio Valley Conference rivals. There is always a lot at stake when the Colonels and Racers meet, so get your tickets when Eastern Kentucky and Murray State square off.
Murray State vs Southeast Missouri State
Rival Team: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
The Murray State and Southeast Missouri State campuses are separated by only 90 miles meaning you’ll find a lot of fans of both teams at the matchups between these two Ohio Valley Conference rivals. The two schools first met in 1926. However, the rivalry didn’t become an annual fixture until 1991. Since then, the Racers have amassed a 39-11-1 lead in the all-time series.
Murray State Racers vs UT Martin
Rival Team: UT Martin Skyhawks
Don’t miss it when Murray State faces off with nearby UT Martin. The two schools are 50 miles apart helping ignite a strong rivalry between these two Ohio Valley Conference rivals. The Racers lead the all-time series 35-20-1, so be in attendance when the Racers try to extend their lead this season.