1988 Morehead State Eagles football team

American college football season January 2025 February 2026 1988 Morehead State Eagles football Ohio Valley Conference OVC 3–8 2–4 Bill Baldridge 5th Jayne Stadium The 1988 Morehead State Eagles football team represented Morehead State University as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Bill Baldridge, the Eagles compiled an overall record of 3–8, with a mark of 2–4 in conference play, and finished tied for fourth in the OVC. Schedule 1988 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee September 3 l y Marshall 10 Jayne Stadium Morehead, KY 17–30 9,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lexington-herald-leader-morehead-rally-f/160567808/ Lexington Herald-Leader Morehead rally falls short as Marshall wins 30–17 September 4, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com September 10 l y Western Kentucky 17 Jayne Stadium Morehead, KY 0–34 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-western-shuts-out-mor/162187454/ Messenger-Inquirer Western shuts out Morehead in opener September 11, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 w y y 1988 Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State Alumni Field Frankfort, KY 29–12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-journal-eagles-take-to-the-air/162297168/ The State Journal Eagles take to the air, ground Thorobreds 29–12 September 19, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 l y y Liberty City Stadium Lynchburg, VA 9–34 4,850 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-morehead-states-off/144577334/ The Courier-Journal Morehead State's offense sputters in 34–9 defeat September 25, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 l y Samford Jayne Stadium Morehead, KY 17–18 3,750 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-morehead-loses-on-td/162297573/ The Courier-Journal Morehead loses on TD in last minute October 2, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 l Murray State Jayne Stadium Morehead, KY 22–29 7,250 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun-double-delight-racers-w/162267946/ The Paducah Sun Double delight; Racers win 1st as Proctor breaks passing mark October 9, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 l y Middle Tennessee 12 Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium Murfreesboro, TN 0–49 12,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-freshman-sparks-midd/162265554/ The Courier-Journal Freshman sparks Middle's 49–0 rout of Morehead October 16, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 l Tennessee State Jayne Stadium Morehead, KY 14–29 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-tsu-gets-first-ovc-win-wi/142489260/ TSU gets first OVC win with big ground assault The Tennessean October 23, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 w Austin Peay Jayne Stadium Morehead, KY 43–6 3,750 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-swartzs-records-lea/162272543/ The Courier-Journal Swartz's records lead Morehead over Austin Peay October 30, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 w y Tennessee Tech Tucker Stadium Cookeville, TN 20–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-morehead-state-20-te/162298131/ Messenger-Inquirer Morehead State 20, Tennessee Tech 3 November 6, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 l y Eastern Kentucky 8 Hanger Field Richmond, KY rivalry 17–39 4,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-eastern-swamps-moreh/143992522/ The Courier-Journal Eastern swamps Morehead 39–17 on Roy Kidd Day November 20, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com References Morehead State Category:Morehead State Eagles football seasons Morehead State Eagles football