Murray State vs South Dakota State Game Rescheduled to 1PM This Saturday
Murray State’s football game against South Dakota State has been rescheduled due to severe weather threats. Initially set for 6 PM, the game will now kick off at 1 PM at Roy Stewart Stadium. Gates will open at 11:30 AM, with parking available for tailgating from 8 AM.
Rescheduled Games in the Region
The impact of weather has caused changes to other games in the area:
- SIU vs. North Dakota, now starting at noon; gates open at 11 AM.
- SEMO’s homecoming against Eastern Illinois, now at noon; block party kicks off at 10 AM, gates at 10:30 AM.
Challenging Match for Murray State
This Saturday, Murray State faces a tough opponent in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. They host South Dakota State, the second-ranked team in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), marking the Jackrabbits’ first visit to Roy Stewart Stadium.
South Dakota State, the 2023 national champions, currently holds a 6-0 (2-0 in MVFC) record. The Jackrabbits boast the fifth-best scoring defense in the nation and rank fourth in total defense.
Murray State’s Recent Performance
Murray State Racers have shown offensive progress despite their 0-6 (0-2 in MVFC) standing. Last week, they competed fiercely against the No. 9-ranked Illinois State, scoring their season-high of 32 points.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jim Ogle impressed with 301 passing yards and a touchdown, his best performance of the season. Receiver Darius Cannon contributed significantly with 10 receptions for 86 yards, ranking him among the top five in FCS for receptions-per-game.
On defense, Dylan Rowsey leads the conference with 79 tackles, outperforming the next defender by 21 tackles.
