Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
1-7 , 0-4
South Dakota State
6-2 , 3-1
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray St. | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| South Dakota St. | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 42 |
10/24/2026 5:40:00 PM | Football
Murray State Falls to South Dakota State 42-9
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Kicker Tyler Dorn hit 3 field goals, including a 51-yarder, as the Murray State Racers fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 42-9 on a windy Saturday afternoon in Brookings, S.D.
The Racers (1-7, 0-4 MVFC) continue to seek their first Missouri Valley Football Conference win, while the Jackrabbits (6-2, 3-1 MVFC) returned to their winning ways after falling to North Dakota last week.
The contest opened with the two teams trading punts before the Jacks got the scoring started on a 9-yard rushing touchdown by Josiah Johnson, and added to their lead with 1 second left in the first quarter with an 18-yard passing touchdown from Chase Mason to Grahm Goering that made it 14-0.
The Racers got on the board in the second quarter when Tyler Dorn knocked through the first field goal of the season for Murray State, a 33-yarder that bounced off the left upright and in. After the Jackrabbits pushed the lead to 20-3 on a pair of field goals, Dorn converted once again, this time from 30 yards out.
Following another Jackrabbit touchdown, Dorn hit his third field goal of the second quarter, a 51-yarder that made it 27-9 at the half.
South Dakota State added a touchdown in both the third and fourth quarters, making the final score 42-9.
The Racers were outgained 434-249 in total yardage, putting up 174 yards through the air and 75 on the ground. Quarterback Baxter Wright went 21-of-34 for 174 yards. Jawaun Northington led the rushing attack with 45 yards on 10 carries, while Tyrell Campbell added 25 yards. Trey Firestone led the team with 6 catches and a career-high 78 yards, while Jaxon Potter had 5 catches for 63 yards.
Tyler Dorn ended the day 3-of-4 with a career-long 51-yarder, snapping the Racers' 8-game streak without a made field goal. Long-snapper Cooper Ford had a fumble recovery that set up Dorn's 33-yard field goal.
Ryan McCall led the Racers with 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 sack, all career highs. Dylan Rowsey had 8 tackles, all solo, and Jayden Walker continued to be a backfield threat with 2 sacks on the day. Tomorris Green also had a career high with 9 tackles on the day.
Up Next
The Racers remain on the road next week, traveling to Normal, Ill., for a Halloween matchup at Illinois State. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CDT on Saturday, Oct. 31, in Normal, Ill.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
MUR 0, SDS 7
SDS - Johnson,Josiah 9 yd run (Alvano,Tristan kick), 9 plays, 84 yards, TOP 04:16
MUR 0, SDS 14
SDS - Goering,Grahm 18 yd pass from Mason,Chase (Alvano,Tristan kick) 7 plays, 79 yards, TOP 03:32
MUR 3, SDS 14
MUR - Dorn,Tyler 33 yd field goal 4 plays, 5 yards, TOP 01:27
MUR 3, SDS 17
SDS - Alvano,Tristan 45 yd field goal 7 plays, 32 yards, TOP 02:57
MUR 3, SDS 20
SDS - Alvano,Tristan 23 yd field goal 6 plays, 17 yards, TOP 03:18
MUR 6, SDS 20
MUR - Dorn,Tyler 30 yd field goal 10 plays, 63 yards, TOP 03:36
MUR 6, SDS 27
SDS - Basinger,James 4 yd run (Alvano,Tristan kick), 7 plays, 57 yards, TOP 01:02
MUR 9, SDS 27
MUR - Dorn,Tyler 51 yd field goal 5 plays, 42 yards, TOP 00:42
MUR 9, SDS 35
SDS - Johnson,Josiah 3 yd run (Henry,Jack rush), 14 plays, 80 yards, TOP 06:09
MUR 9, SDS 42
SDS - Gustad,Andrew 12 yd pass from Holst,Josh (Alvano,Tristan kick) 12 plays, 71 yards, TOP 05:58
