1989 Murray State Racers football team

American college football season January 2025 February 2026 1989 Murray State Racers football Ohio Valley Conference OVC 6–4–1 3–3 Mike Mahoney 3rd Roy Stewart Stadium The 1989 Murray State Racers football team represented Murray State University during the 1989 NCAA Division I-AA football season as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). Led by third-year head coach Mike Mahoney, the Racers compiled an overall record of 6–4–1, with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, and finished tied for third in the OVC. Schedule 1989 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee September 2 w y y 1989 Tennessee–Martin Pacers Tennessee–Martin Pacer Stadium Martin, TN 24–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-murray-state-rolls-over/162436618/ The Jackson Sun Murray State rolls over UTM September 3, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 9 w y Western Kentucky Roy Stewart Stadium Murray, KY rivalry 17–14 8,575 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-proctor-leads-murray/162401634/ The Courier-Journal Proctor leads Murray State past WKU September 10, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 16 l y y North Texas Fouts Field Denton, TX 14–28 18,059 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88050218/texas-howdy-humbles-msu/ The Paducah Sun Texas howdy humbles MSU September 17, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 w y T–15 Southern Illinois Roy Stewart Stadium Murray, KY 24–11 6,850 Weaner Phil Racers rub out Salukis https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91582588/southern-illinoisan/ Southern Illinoisan September 24, 1989 D33 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30 l y 10 Tennessee Tech Tucker Stadium Cookeville, TN 20–21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun-racers-cant-hold-13-poi/162437327/ The Paducah Sun Racers can't hold 13-point lead October 1, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 7 w y Morehead State Roy Stewart Stadium Murray, KY 27–13 10,850 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun-racers-heal-ovc-ills-des/162437578/ The Paducah Sun Racers heal OVC ills despite sickly Proctor October 8, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 19 Tennessee State Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN 27–24 8,879 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-proctors-magic-se/142504516/ Proctor's magic seals Tennessee State's fate The Commercial Appeal October 15, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 t y 17 Akron Roy Stewart Stadium Murray, KY 31–31 5,390 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-murray-state-ra/162438034/ The Akron Beacon Journal Murray State rallies to tie Zips 31–31 October 22, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 28 l y 16 Eastern Kentucky 1 Hanger Field Richmond, KY 36–38 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun-extra-point-rush-disarms/143995210/ The Paducah Sun Extra point rush disarms Proctor October 29, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 l y T–11 Middle Tennessee 14 Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium Murfreesboro, TN 15–32 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-middle-clips-murray/162429250/ The Courier-Journal Middle clips Murray, earns playoff berth November 12, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com November 18 w Austin Peay Roy Stewart Stadium Murray, KY 49–43 2,506 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-proctors-6-touchdow/162438705/ The Courier-Journal Proctor's 6 touchdown passes lift Murray November 19, 1989 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.comhttps://goracers.com/sports/football/schedule/1989 1989 Football Schedule Murray State University Athletics January 6, 2025 References Murray State Category:Murray State Racers football seasons Murray State Racers football