![]() The nationally ranked (currently 6th) Murray State rifle program will continue to compete in the Ohio Valley Conference. Upon unanimous support from the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) board of presidents – a separate stand-alone, football-only conference – Murray State and MVFC officials are actively engaged in the membership process, which officially began immediately upon receipt of the MVC invitation. Given the MVC’s sports portfolio does not include football and rifle, Murray State has proactively pursued – in a collective and parallel track – league membership for football and rifle and are excited about the future. Throughout the process, Murray State officials have prioritized stable and vibrant competitive homes for all fifteen of its sports programs in order to continue its long history of success in Racer Athletics. When the Racers join the MVC in July, they will partner with member institutions Belmont University (Nashville, Tenn.), Bradley University (Peoria, Ill.), Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa), the University of Evansville (Evansville, Ind.), Illinois State University (Normal, Ill.), Indiana State University (Terre Haute, Ind.), Missouri State University (Springfield, Mo.), the University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, Iowa), Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, Ill.) and Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, Ind). The Murray State Racers become the 11th member of the MVC beginning July 1, 2022. Spencer Waege, a defensive end from Watertown, was named to the first team for North Dakota State.The Murray State University Board of Regents accepted an invitation from the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during a special meeting held at Wells Hall on the MSU campus in Murray, Kentucky on January 7, 2022. Earning second team recognition for the Coyotes were offensive tackle Alex Jensen, linebacker Brock Mogensen, cornerback Myles Harden and punter John Bickle, while guard Isaac Erbes, running back Travis Theis and wide receivers Carter Bell and Wesley Eliodor received honorable mention. USD had a pair of players named to the first team in linebacker Stephen Hillis, who led the league in tackles, and long-snapper Dalton Godfrey. ![]() More: Zim's 2022 Missouri Valley Conference All-Pro football team Naseim Brantley, a wide receiver from Western Illinois, was named the top newcomer and Indiana State quarterback Cade Chambers top freshman. Youngstown State running back Jaleel McLaughlin was named the offensive player of the year and Illinois State edge Zeke Vandenburgh was named defensive player of the year. Tight end Zach Heins, quarterback Mark Gronowski, wide receiver Jaxon Janke and punt returner Jadon Janke were named to the second team for SDSU, while cornerback Dalys Beanum, punter Hunter Dustman, linebacker Jason Freeman and Jadon Janke as a wide receiver earned honorable mention. More: Complete Missouri Valley Football all-conference team After a first-round bye, the Jacks host Delaware in a second-round game this week. ![]() The Jackrabbits are 10-1, went 8-0 in Valley games and are the No. Stiegelmeier was an easy choice for coach of the year, leading SDSU to its first outright Valley title and the first No. Offensive linemen Mason McCormick and Garret Greenfield, defensive linemen Reece Winkelman and Caleb Sanders, running back Isaiah Davis, tight end Tucker Kraft, linebacker Adam Bock and cornerback DyShawn Gales were all named to the first team. SDSU landed 12 players on the all-conference teams – eight on the first team – as well as four honorable mentions. 1 Jackrabbits’ domination of the league’s postseason awards, announced on Monday. South Dakota State’s John Stiegelmeier is this year’s Missouri Valley Football Conference coach of the year, headlining the No.
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