Racers Announce First Schedule of Hood Era
12/18/2019 4:21:00 PM | Football
Just four days after his official press conference, Murray State, director of athletics Kevin Saal and head football coach Dean Hood have announced the Racers' first slate under their new skipper.
"We are excited to announce an entertaining and challenging 2020 schedule," said Saal. "Our administrative staff eagerly anticipates building off an improved 2019 game day experience in Stewart Stadium, as we host four OVC opponents and upgrade our home non-conference opponent to an FCS program in Tarleton State. Continued investment in the staff and scheduling elements of our football program, is critical to the overarching success of our athletics department. Racer Nation, please join us in the journey and pack Stewart Stadium for five dates this fall. Your commitment to our program, through the purchase of season tickets and participation in the 'Clear the Track' campaign, gives us the ability to further invest in a first-class student-athlete experience. Go Racers!"
The Hood era will officially begin Sept. 5 when Murray State travels to the former Turner Field in Atlanta to take on Georgia State. The following week, fans will get their first look at Hood and his new team at home when the Racers host newly-minted FCS member Tarleton State. Murray State will close out the non-conference portion of its schedule on September 19 when it takes on Louisville at Cardinal Stadium.
Other home games this season include Tennessee State on Oct. 3 and homecoming Oct. 31 against Eastern Illinois. In addition, Murray State will play host to rival UT Martin Oct. 17 and then say goodbye to its senior class Nov. 14 against Jacksonville State in the home finale.
Conference road games for Murray State in 2020 include the league opener Sept. 26 at Southeast Missouri and an Oct. 10 clash in Cookeville with Tennessee Tech. On Nov. 7, the Racers will travel to Eastern Kentucky for an in-commonwealth rivalry game, before closing out the season at Austin Peay in a First Financial Bank Battle of the Border matchup Nov. 21.
"We are excited to announce an entertaining and challenging 2020 schedule," said Saal. "Our administrative staff eagerly anticipates building off an improved 2019 game day experience in Stewart Stadium, as we host four OVC opponents and upgrade our home non-conference opponent to an FCS program in Tarleton State. Continued investment in the staff and scheduling elements of our football program, is critical to the overarching success of our athletics department. Racer Nation, please join us in the journey and pack Stewart Stadium for five dates this fall. Your commitment to our program, through the purchase of season tickets and participation in the 'Clear the Track' campaign, gives us the ability to further invest in a first-class student-athlete experience. Go Racers!"
The Hood era will officially begin Sept. 5 when Murray State travels to the former Turner Field in Atlanta to take on Georgia State. The following week, fans will get their first look at Hood and his new team at home when the Racers host newly-minted FCS member Tarleton State. Murray State will close out the non-conference portion of its schedule on September 19 when it takes on Louisville at Cardinal Stadium.
Other home games this season include Tennessee State on Oct. 3 and homecoming Oct. 31 against Eastern Illinois. In addition, Murray State will play host to rival UT Martin Oct. 17 and then say goodbye to its senior class Nov. 14 against Jacksonville State in the home finale.
Conference road games for Murray State in 2020 include the league opener Sept. 26 at Southeast Missouri and an Oct. 10 clash in Cookeville with Tennessee Tech. On Nov. 7, the Racers will travel to Eastern Kentucky for an in-commonwealth rivalry game, before closing out the season at Austin Peay in a First Financial Bank Battle of the Border matchup Nov. 21.
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