| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INST | 0 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 28 |
| MUR | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 30 |
Williams 2 TD passes, Williford's pick-six carry Murray State past Indiana State, 30-28
MURRAY, Ky. -- — DJ Williams fired a 37-yard touchdown pass to Cole Rusk with eight minutes left to carry Murray State past Indiana State, 30-28 in the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both schools Saturday night.
Plez Lawrence ran for three touchdowns for Indiana State, including runs of 29- and 31-yards in the second half.
Caldra Williford tackled Cade Chambers in the end zone for a safety to stake the Racers to a 2-0 lead in the first quarter and Chris Hill Jr. opened the second half with a 36-yard pick six.
Williams was 11 of 17 passing for 157 yards and two touchdowns for Murray State (2-2). Cortezz Jones carried 14 times for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Chambers was 15 of 27 for 159 yards, a touchdown and an interception for the winless Sycamores (0-4). Harry Van Dyne caught 10 passes for 122 yards and a late touchdown.
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2024 Missouri Valley Football Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 7-1 | 13-2 |
| South Dakota State | 7-1 | 12-3 |
| South Dakota | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| Missouri State | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Illinois State | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Youngstown State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Indiana State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| North Dakota | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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