Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
2-4 , 1-2
Southeast Missouri (Homecoming)
4-3 , 2-1
Racers Stun #23 SEMO In Double OT
10/11/2014 7:32:00 PM | Football
After holding Southeast Missouri to minus-four yards in four plays on the opening drive of the game, the Racers wasted little time scoring. KD Humphries took MSU 39 yards down the field and capped the drive with a 21 yard pass to Nevar Griffin, making it 7-0 early in in the contest.
The Redhawks would then retake the lead with a field goal late in the first quarter and a touchdown early in the second. The 21-yard field goal by Ryan Crum came after Eriq Moore intercepted Humphries at the MSU 44. In the team's very next drive, Kyle Snyder put the Redhawks on top, 10-7, with a five yard pass to Adrian Davis.
However, the lead did not last long as Humphries tossed a 75-yard pass to Janawaski Davis on just the third play following the Southeast touchdown. The subsequent extra point gave MSU a 14-10 lead on a drive that lasted just 50 seconds and went 75 yards in only three plays.
Late in the second half, the Redhawks drove down the field and looked as if they would retake the lead with a touchdown. However, once Southeast got the ball to the Murray State seven, the Racer defense stepped up and did not allow them to advance any further. The Redhawks ended up settling for another field goal by Crum, giving MSU a slim 14-13 lead at the break.
In the second half, Murray State made Southeast pay for an illegal procedure on the kick-off and used the short field to score just 55 seconds into the half. Humphries connected with Griffin for the duo's second touchdown of the day, a 55 yard pass that extended Murray State's lead to 21-13.
Southeast would answer later in the quarter with an 11-yard quarterback rush by Snyder. The Redhawks then tied the game at 21 on a two-point conversion rush from DeMichael Jackson.
Murray State's quick offense once again went to work on the next drive and marched 75 yards down the field in just 1:39 to score and retake the lead, 28-21. Humphries capped the drive with a five yard pass to DeQavius Walker, for his first reception and score of the year.
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However, Southeast would not go away and answered with a scoring drive of its own to begin the fourth quarter. Â The Redhawks scored on a nine-yard pass from Snyder to Peter Lloyd to tie the game at 28.
Later in the quarter, Southeast took advantage of a Murray State fumble and proceeded to take the ball down the field. The Racers looked like they had the Redhawks stopped on the 11 yard line, but the visitors were able to convert a four and inches to continue the drive. Just two plays later, Snyder found Adrian Davis in the corner of the end zone to give Southeast its first lead of the game at 35-28 with just 3:09 to play.
Just when it looked like it was over, Murray State put together another drive that went 80 yards down the field in just 2:23. Humphries ended the drive in spectacular fashion with a 23 yard touchdown pass to Griffin, his third of the day to the receiver, to tie the game at 35 with just 46 seconds remaining
In overtime, Humphries found Griffin again for a 22-yard pass that got Murray State to the one-yard line. Despite the big play, the Southeast defense held the Racers to a field goal, leaving the door open for a Redhawk win.
During the ensuing Southeast possession, St. Pierre Anilus came up with a 13-yard sack, forcing the Redhawks to take a 52-yard field goal attempt. Crum, however, was up the challenge and buried the kick to send the game to a second overtime.
Southeast was up first in the second overtime and was once again held to field goal that Crum made to give his team a 41-38 lead. In MSU's possession, Pokey Harris ran three times for 11 yards, before Humphries found Janawski Davis from seven yards out for the game winning touchdown.
Humphries finished the game with 21 completions on 36 attempts with one interception for 297 yards. The redshirt sophomore had long passes of 49 and 75 yards on the night and in the overtime periods was 3-for-5 for 36 yards.
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Griffin ended the game with a career-high three touchdowns on nine catches for 141 yards. Davis had six catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns, while Jesse Blackburn had three receptions and 44 yards. The rushing attack was led by Marcus Holliday who had 82 yards on 11 carries. He was followed by Harris who had 18 carries and 77 yards.
Defensively, Anilus led MSU with 18 tackles in his first career start including a sack and two tackles-for-loss totaling 16 yards. Anthony Hayes followed with 15 tackles, while Travis Taylor and DeQuinten Spraggins had 11 and 10, respectively.
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Next week, the Racers will make the short trip to Clarksville to take on rival Austin Peay. Kick-off at Governors Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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Team Stats
SEMO 0, MUR 7
MUR - GRIFFIN, Nevar 21 yd pass from HUMPHRIES, KD (GREIFENKAMP, Ca kick) 4 plays, 39 yards, TOP 1:19
SEMO 3, MUR 7
SEMO - McCRUM, Ryan 21 yd field goal 8 plays, 39 yards, TOP 4:26
SEMO 10, MUR 7
SEMO - DAVIS, Adrian 5 yd pass from SNYDER, Kyle (McCRUM, Ryan kick) 5 plays, 66 yards, TOP 2:19
SEMO 10, MUR 14
MUR - DAVIS, Janawski 75 yd pass from HUMPHRIES, KD (GREIFENKAMP, Ca kick) 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:50
SEMO 13, MUR 14
SEMO - McCRUM, Ryan 28 yd field goal 10 plays, 49 yards, TOP 4:37
SEMO 13, MUR 21
MUR - GRIFFIN, Nevar 49 yd pass from HUMPHRIES, KD (GREIFENKAMP, Ca kick) 5 plays, 65 yards, TOP 0:55
SEMO 21, MUR 21
SEMO - SNYDER, Kyle 11 yd run (JACKSON, D. rush), 7 plays, 56 yards, TOP 3:46
SEMO 21, MUR 28
MUR - WALKER, DeQaviu 5 yd pass from HUMPHRIES, KD (GREIFENKAMP, Ca kick) 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:39
SEMO 28, MUR 28
SEMO - LLOYD, Peter 9 yd pass from SNYDER, Kyle (McCRUM, Ryan kick) 5 plays, 38 yards, TOP 1:56
SEMO 35, MUR 28
SEMO - DAVIS, Adrian 7 yd pass from SNYDER, Kyle (McCRUM, Ryan kick) 13 plays, 59 yards, TOP 7:49
SEMO 35, MUR 35
MUR - GRIFFIN, Nevar 13 yd pass from HUMPHRIES, KD (GREIFENKAMP, Ca kick) 10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:23
SEMO 35, MUR 38
MUR - GREIFENKAMP, Ca 20 yd field goal 25 plays, 11 yards, TOP 0:35
SEMO 38, MUR 38
SEMO - McCRUM, Ryan 52 yd field goal 25 plays, 11 yards, TOP 0:35
SEMO 41, MUR 38
SEMO - McCRUM, Ryan 30 yd field goal 25 plays, 11 yards, TOP 0:35
SEMO 41, MUR 44
MUR - DAVIS, Janawski 7 yd pass from HUMPHRIES, KD () 25 plays, 11 yards, TOP 0:35
