Racers Host Skyhawk in Early Season Showdown

UT Martin Game Notes

Murray State (0-3, 0-1 OVC) vs. UT Martin (1-2, 1-0 OVC)
Sept. 25, 2010 • 6:07 p.m. • Stewart Stadium • Murray, Ky.

Gameday Central
Stadium   The Track
Capacity    16,800
Surface    Field Turf
Post Time   6:07 p.m.
Television   Wazoo Sports Network/ESPN GamePlan
Radio   Froggy 103.7 FM
   Neal Bradley (PxP) and Paul Bubb (Analyst)
Internet   www.GoRacers.com
Series Record   Murray State leads 34-14-1

STORY LINES
The Racers return to Ohio Valley Conference action as they welcome UT Martin to 'The Track' in the Wazoo Sports Ohio Valley Conference Game of the Week. The game will also be available on ESPN GamePlan and online at ESPN3.com.

Racer quarterback Jeff Ehrhardt continues to set new passing marks at MSU as he became the first quarterback to complete 30+ passes in three-straight games when he completed 35 passes against Central Arkansas. Ehrhardt already holds the single-game record (38) and owns five of the 10 games in which a quarterback has completed 30+ passes.

The Racers lead the all-time series 34-14-1, but have dropped five-straight in the series. Prior to the five-game losing streak, the Racers had won 14-of-15 against the Skyhawks.

On Saturday, head coach Chris Hatcher and his staff will participate in the Coach to Cure MD program. The coahes will wear patches during the game to help raise money for research projects supported by Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, the largest nonprofit organization in the US focused entirely on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

The Game
The Racers return to the friendly confines of 'The Track' as they play host to rival UT Martin Saturday night at 6 p.m.

Family Weekend
Saturday's game against UT Martin is part of Family Weekend at Murray State.

Coach to Cure MD
On Saturday, head coach Chris Hatcher and his staff will be participating in the Coach to Cure MD. The coaches will wear a patch on the sidelines and college football fans will be asked to donate to research projects supported by Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, the largest nonprofit organization in the US focused entirely on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. For more information, please go to www.afca.com.

Wazoo Sports Game of the Week
Saturday's game against UT Martin is the Wazoo Sports Game of the Week. The game will also be available online at ESPN3.com. For a complete list of cable providers carrying the game, please check the front page of OVCsports.com.

The Series
Murray State and UT Martin are meeting for the 50th time with the Racers holding a 34-14-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Skyhawks have had the upper hand as of late as they have won the previous five meetings, including the last two at 'The Track.'

Up Next
The Racers hit the road for their first OVC road contest as they travel to face #4 Jacksonville State. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

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