Racers Host #18 Tigers in Nationally Televised Game at 11 a.m.

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Murray State (3-5, 2-3 OVC) vs. #18/19 Tennessee State (8-1, 4-1 OVC)
Nov. 3 - 11 a.m.
Stewart Stadium - Murray, Ky.

STORY LINES
Murray State returns to The Track to take on Tennessee State at 11 a.m. on Fox College Sports. The game marks the third-straight season the two teams will meet in Murray. To find what channel the game will air in your area, go to http://fcs.channelfinder.net/start.asp. The game will also be shown delayed on Fox Sports South 11 p.m. Saturday evening.

Saturday's contest will match the league's top passing offense against the league's top passing defense. The Racers average 373.9 yards a game through the air, while the Tigers allow just 194.1 yards per game.

The Racers have had the upper hand in the series of late as MSU has won four-straight games dating back to 2008. Three of the four games have been decided by seven points or less, including the 2008 contest when the Racers knocked down a pass on the goaline on the final play of the game for the 24-17 victory.

Quarterback Casey Brockman became the all-time passing leader in the history of the OVC against Jacksonville State. Brockman currently has 9,187 passing yards, and broke the old record of 9.028 yards by Morehead State's Chris Swartz. Brockman is also just 214 yards from breaking Michael Proctor's MSU and OVC record for total offense

The Game
The Racers return to The Track as they play host to Tennessee State. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. on Fox College Sports.

vs. Tennessee State
The Racers lead the all-time series 12-11. MSU has won four-straight in the series to take the overall lead. The Racers are 7-5 in games played at Stewart Stadium, including win five of the last six meetings.

Racers Win 4 Straight vs. TSU
The Racers have won four-straight games in the series with the Tigers. Three of the four games have been decided by seven points or less. In 2008, MSU knocked down a pass on the goaline on the final play of the game to preserve the 24-17 victory.

TSU at The Track
This season marks the third-straight season the two teams will meet at The Track. The teams met in Nashville in 2009, and have played back-to-back seasons in Murray.

Last Year vs TSU
The Tigers came into the game last season with the intent to stop the run. MSU countered by using an aerial attack that resulted in Casey Brockman throwing for 600 yards and seven touchdowns, while also catching a TD, in a 58-27 victory. It was the second-most points scored by the Racers in the series, just behind the 62 they scored in 2000.

Brady Finds Paydirt
Running back Duane Brady found his way into the endzone against Jacksonville State. The junior rushed for 71 yards and a pair of scores. He now has eight rushing touchdowns on the season.

Brockman, Powell Earn Honor
The duo of Casey Brockman and Walter Powell were honored by the College Football Performance Awards for their efforts against UT Martin.

Brockman Sets Yards Record
Casey Brockman became the Racers all-time leader in passing yards after he threw for 537 yards against UT Martin. He now holds the career records for yards, attempts, completions and touchdowns.

Up Next
The Racers play their final road game of the season as they travel to face Eastern Kentucky. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. at Roy Kidd Stadium.

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