Murray State University Athletics
Saturday, October 2
Jacksonville, Ala.
6 p.m.
Murray State
at
Jacksonville State
Photo by: Tab Brockman
Racers Hit Road to Face #4 Jacksonville State
9/30/2010 10:40:23 AM | Football
MSU looking for back-to-back victories for first time since 2008
Jacksonville State Game Notes
Murray State (1-3, 1-1 OVC) vs. Jacksonville State (4-0, 1-0 OVC)
Oct. 2, 2010 • 6 p.m. • JSU Stadium • Jacksonville, Ala.
Gameday Central
Stadium Snow Field at JSU Stadium
Capacity 24,000
Surface Field Turf
Post Time 6 p.m.
Television None
Radio Froggy 103.7 FM
Neal Bradley (PxP) and Paul Bubb (Analyst)
Internet www.GoRacers.com
Series Record Jacksonville State leads 6-1-0
STORY LINES
The Racers hit the road for their first OVC road contest of the season when they travel to Jacksonville State. MSU is 0-3 all time in games played in Jacksonville.
The Gamecocks have won six-straight games in the all-time series after the Racers won the first contest in overtime, 23-17. The last trip to Jacksonville, Ala. resulted in a hard-fought 31-21 victory for the Gamecocks.
Junior cornerback Dontrell Johnson was honored by three organizations after returning a punt 91 yards for a touchdown and averaging 49.3 yards on three punt returns. He was named the OVC Specialist of the Week, as well as the College Football Performance Awards National Punt Returner of the Week and The Sports Network/Fathead.com Special Teams Player of the Week.
Junior running back Mike Harris rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries against UT Martin, while also adding five catches for 45 yards and another score through the air. He became the first Racer running back to go over 100 yards in 14 games, and the first to do it against an FCS opponent in 19 games.
The Game
The Racers take to the road for their biggest test of the season as they face #4 Jacksonville State. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at JSU Stadium.
The Series
Murray State and Jacksonville State are meeting for just the eighth time. The Gamecocks hold a 6-1 advantage in the series and have won each of the last six meetings.
Looking For Back-to-Back Wins
Murray State will be looking to win back-to-back games for the first time since the 2008 season. During that season, the Racers posted consecutive victories over Austin Peay and Tennessee Tech.
Racers Against Ranked Opponents
Murray State is just 1-9 in its last 10 games against ranked opponents. The Racers are 0-3 in those contests on the road. The lone Racer victory came in the 2008 season finale when MSU defeated #25 Tennessee State, 24-17.
Racers End Losing Streak to UTM
The Racers put and end to a five-game losing streak to UT Martin after a 52-16 victory on Sept. 18. The victory improved MSU to 25-14-1 all-time against the Skyhawks.
Racers Break Out Gold Pants
In a surprise move, the Racers took the field wearing gold pants for the first time this season against UT Martin. The result was a 52-16 victory and the Racers first victory of the Chris Hatcher era. It may not be the last time we see the gold pants this season.
Ehrhardt National Leader in Comp
Senior quarterback Jeff Ehrhardt leads all of the FCS in completions with 119 and completions per game with 29.75. The St. Louis native is completing 68% of his passes this season and is on pace to break the single-season record for completions and attempts.
Largest Crowds Since 2002
Murray State has seen two of its biggest crowds in recent years in 2010. Through the first two games, the Racers are averaging 7,560 fans and had 8,104 spectators for its game against UT Martin. It is the largest two-game average to start the season since MSU averaged 8,490 fans in 2002.
Up Next
The Racers play their final non-conference game of the season as they welcom Missouri State for Homecoming. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at 'The Track'.
Murray State (1-3, 1-1 OVC) vs. Jacksonville State (4-0, 1-0 OVC)
Oct. 2, 2010 • 6 p.m. • JSU Stadium • Jacksonville, Ala.
Gameday Central
Stadium Snow Field at JSU Stadium
Capacity 24,000
Surface Field Turf
Post Time 6 p.m.
Television None
Radio Froggy 103.7 FM
Neal Bradley (PxP) and Paul Bubb (Analyst)
Internet www.GoRacers.com
Series Record Jacksonville State leads 6-1-0
STORY LINES
The Racers hit the road for their first OVC road contest of the season when they travel to Jacksonville State. MSU is 0-3 all time in games played in Jacksonville.
The Gamecocks have won six-straight games in the all-time series after the Racers won the first contest in overtime, 23-17. The last trip to Jacksonville, Ala. resulted in a hard-fought 31-21 victory for the Gamecocks.
Junior cornerback Dontrell Johnson was honored by three organizations after returning a punt 91 yards for a touchdown and averaging 49.3 yards on three punt returns. He was named the OVC Specialist of the Week, as well as the College Football Performance Awards National Punt Returner of the Week and The Sports Network/Fathead.com Special Teams Player of the Week.
Junior running back Mike Harris rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries against UT Martin, while also adding five catches for 45 yards and another score through the air. He became the first Racer running back to go over 100 yards in 14 games, and the first to do it against an FCS opponent in 19 games.
The Game
The Racers take to the road for their biggest test of the season as they face #4 Jacksonville State. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at JSU Stadium.
The Series
Murray State and Jacksonville State are meeting for just the eighth time. The Gamecocks hold a 6-1 advantage in the series and have won each of the last six meetings.
Looking For Back-to-Back Wins
Murray State will be looking to win back-to-back games for the first time since the 2008 season. During that season, the Racers posted consecutive victories over Austin Peay and Tennessee Tech.
Racers Against Ranked Opponents
Murray State is just 1-9 in its last 10 games against ranked opponents. The Racers are 0-3 in those contests on the road. The lone Racer victory came in the 2008 season finale when MSU defeated #25 Tennessee State, 24-17.
Racers End Losing Streak to UTM
The Racers put and end to a five-game losing streak to UT Martin after a 52-16 victory on Sept. 18. The victory improved MSU to 25-14-1 all-time against the Skyhawks.
Racers Break Out Gold Pants
In a surprise move, the Racers took the field wearing gold pants for the first time this season against UT Martin. The result was a 52-16 victory and the Racers first victory of the Chris Hatcher era. It may not be the last time we see the gold pants this season.
Ehrhardt National Leader in Comp
Senior quarterback Jeff Ehrhardt leads all of the FCS in completions with 119 and completions per game with 29.75. The St. Louis native is completing 68% of his passes this season and is on pace to break the single-season record for completions and attempts.
Largest Crowds Since 2002
Murray State has seen two of its biggest crowds in recent years in 2010. Through the first two games, the Racers are averaging 7,560 fans and had 8,104 spectators for its game against UT Martin. It is the largest two-game average to start the season since MSU averaged 8,490 fans in 2002.
Up Next
The Racers play their final non-conference game of the season as they welcom Missouri State for Homecoming. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at 'The Track'.
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