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Murray State University Football

Murray State University (MSU) · Murray, Kentucky · Public university

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NCAA IMissouri Valley Conference
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Acceptance rate86%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate61%finish within six years
Undergraduates10,020Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty17 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Murray State University Football coaches

Coaches at Murray State University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Jody WrightHead Coach
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Jimmy OgleAssistant Head Coach - Co-Offensive Coordinator - Running Backs
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Ben ThomasAssistant Coach - Offensive Line
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Athletics

The program

Where Murray State University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
goracers.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 940–1170
ACTMiddle 50%: 19–26

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Popular majors

AccountingAdvertisingAnimal HealthAnimal Sciences, GeneralAudiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
17 : 1
Graduation rate
61% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Kentucky residents$8,604
Out-of-state tuition$18,540
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$10,182
Campus

Where it is

Murray State University in Murray.

Location
Murray, Kentucky
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Central
Website
murraystate.edu
Overview

About Murray State University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Jody Wright, the Head Coach, leads the Murray State University Football staff of 17 coaches, verified September 2026. Murray State University (MSU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. Murray State University is a large public school in Murray, Kentucky with 10,020 undergraduates, a 86% acceptance rate and an average net price of $10,182 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Murray State University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Jody Wright, the Head Coach and Jimmy Ogle, the Assistant Head Coach - Co-Offensive Coordinator - Running Backs. Murray State University has 17 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Jody can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Murray State University typically score 940–1170 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Murray State University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Murray State University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Murray State University D1?

Yes. Murray State University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Is Murray State University public or private?

Murray State University is a public school in Murray, Kentucky.

What conference is Murray State University Football in?

The Missouri Valley Conference.

Does Murray State University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Murray State University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Murray State University Football have?

17 coaches, led by Jody Wright, the Head Coach.

How much does Murray State University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,604 and out-of-state tuition is $18,540 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,182.

What is the Murray State University acceptance rate?

86% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Murray State University?

Admitted students typically score 940–1170 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Murray State University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026