2024 Morehead State Eagles football team

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2024 Morehead State Eagles football
Morehead State Eagles wordmark.svg
Conference Pioneer Football League
Record7–5 (5–3 PFL)
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorWil Truelove (1st season)
Home stadium Jayne Stadium
Seasons
  2023
2025 
2024 Pioneer Football League standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Drake $^  7 1   8 2  
San Diego  6 2   8 3  
Butler  5 3   9 3  
Morehead State  5 3   7 5  
St. Thomas (MN)*  5 3   6 6  
Dayton  4 4   6 5  
Davidson  4 4   6 5  
Presbyterian  4 4   6 6  
Valparaiso  2 5   4 7  
Marist  1 7   1 10  
Stetson  0 7   2 9  
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ FCS playoff participant
  • * – St. Thomas (MN) ineligible for FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division III
As of November 28, 2024
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2024 Morehead State Eagles football team represented Morehead State University as a member of the Pioneer Football League during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Eagles were led by first-year head coach Jason Woodman and played home games at Jayne Stadium located in Morehead, Kentucky.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 296:00 p.m. Central State (OH) * ESPN+ W 14–106,155
September 76:00 p.m. Kentucky Christian *
  • Jayne Stadium
  • Morehead, KY
ESPN+W 48–78,188
September 143:00 p.m.at No. 8 Montana *ESPN+L 2–5925,808
September 216:00 p.m.at Eastern Kentucky *ESPN+L 13–427,087
September 281:00 p.m. Valparaiso
  • Jayne Stadium
  • Morehead, KY
ESPN+W 17–52,552
October 51:00 p.m.at Butler ESPN+L 6–404,516
October 122:00 p.m. Presbyterian Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Jayne Stadium
  • Morehead, KY
ESPN+W 14–78,285
October 2612:00 p.m.at Dayton Facebook Live W 14–62,826
November 21:00 p.m. St. Thomas (MN)
  • Jayne Stadium
  • Morehead, KY
ESPN+W 21–74,105
November 91:00 p.m.at Davidson ESPN+L 14–312,356
November 161:00 p.m.at Drake ESPN+W 29–202,976
November 231:00 p.m. San Diego
  • Jayne Stadium
  • Morehead, KY
ESPN+L 14–373,800
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

vs. Central State (OH) (DII)

Game One – Central State (OH) Marauders (DII) (0–0) at Morehead State Eagles (0–0) – Game summary
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at Jayne Stadium, Morehead, KY

  • Date: Thursday August 29, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 PM
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsCSOHMORE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central State (OH)Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Kentucky Christian (NAIA)

Game Two – Kentucky Christian Knights (NAIA) (1–0) at Morehead State Eagles (1–0) – Game summary
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at Jayne Stadium, Morehead, KY

  • Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 PM
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsKYCHMORE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kentucky ChristianPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 8 Montana

Game Three – Morehead State Eagles (2–0) at No. 8 Montana Grizzlies (1–1) – Game summary
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at Washington–Grizzly Stadium, Missoula, MT

  • Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 3:00 PM
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMOREMONT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
MontanaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Eastern Kentucky (Old Hawg Rifle)

Game Four – Morehead State Eagles (2–1) vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Eagles373013
Colonels14771442

at Roy Kidd StadiumRichmond, KY

  • Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 84 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 7,087
  • Referee: Michael Frain
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
  • MSU – Thomas Schwartz V 31-yard field goal, 8:44. Morehead State 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 19 yards, 3:55.
  • EKU – Dequan Stanley 21-yard pass from Matt Morrissey (Patrick Nations kick), 3:35. Eastern Kentucky 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 5:03.
  • EKU – Joshua Carter 14-yard run (Patrick Nations kick), 1:15. Eastern Kentucky 14–3. Drive: 2 plays, 22 yards, 0:37.
Second quarter
  • MSU – Isaac Stopke 2-yard run (Thomas Schwartz V kick), 11:59. Eastern Kentucky 14–10. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:16.
  • EKU – Dequan Stanley 27-yard pass from Matt Morrissey (Patrick Nations kick), 4:47. Eastern Kentucky 21–10. Drive: 2 plays, 26 yards, 0:51.
Third quarter
  • EKU – Matt Morrissey 1-yard run (Patrick Nations kick), 10:12. Eastern Kentucky 28–10. Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 4:41.
  • MSU – Thomas Schwartz V 34-yard field goal, 1:18. Eastern Kentucky 28–13. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 3:41.
Fourth quarter
  • EKU – Brayden Latham 7-yard run (Patrick Nations kick), 11:23. Eastern Kentucky 35–10. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 4:50.
  • EKU – Telly McCallister 11-yard run (Patrick Nations kick), 4:13. Eastern Kentucky 42–10. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 4:06.
StatisticsMOREEKU
First downs1327
Total yards228463
Rushing yards77301
Passing yards151162
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–27–213–19–0
Time of possession31:0828:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehead StatePassingBryce Patterson8/14, 106 yds, INT
RushingJames Louis13 rushes, 69 yds
ReceivingNathan Garnett Jr.4 receptions, 55 yds
Eastern KentuckyPassingMatt Morrissey13/19, 162 yds, 2 TD
RushingBrayden Latham11 rushes, 76 yds, TD
ReceivingDequan Stanley3 receptions, 49 yds, 2 TD

vs. Valparaiso

Game Five – Valparaiso Beacons (2–2) at Morehead State Eagles (2–2) – Game summary
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Eagles00000

at Jayne Stadium, Morehead, KY

  • Date: Saturday September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsVALMORE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Butler

Game Six – Morehead State Eagles (2–3) at Butler Bulldogs (4–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Eagles00000
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at Bud and Jackie Sellick BowlIndianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • TV: FloFootball
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMOREBUT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
ButlerPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Presbyterian

Game Seven – Presbyterian Blue Hose (2–4) at Morehead State Eagles (3–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Jayne Stadium, Morehead, KY

  • Date: Saturday October 12, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsPRESMORE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
PresbyterianPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Dayton

Game Eight – Morehead State Eagles (4–3) at Dayton Flyers (5–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Welcome Stadium, Dayton, OH

  • Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 PM
  • TV announcers (Facebook Live): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMOREDAY
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
DaytonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. St. Thomas (MN)

Game Nine – St. Thomas Tommies (5–3) at Morehead State Eagles (5–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tommies00000
Eagles00000

at Jayne Stadium, Morehead, KY

  • Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSTMNMORE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
St. Thomas (MN)Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Davidson

Game Ten – Morehead State Eagles (6–3) at Davidson Wildcats (5–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Eagles00000
Wildcats00000

at Richardson StadiumDavidson, NC

  • Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMOREDAV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
DavidsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Drake

Game Eleven – Morehead State Eagles (6–4) at Drake Bulldogs (7–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Eagles00000
Bulldogs00000

at Drake StadiumDes Moines, IA

  • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMOREDRKE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
DrakePassing
Rushing
Receiving

San Diego

Game Twelve – San Diego Toreros (7–3) at Morehead State Eagles (7–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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Eagles00000

at Jayne Stadium, Morehead, KY

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsUSDMORE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San DiegoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

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References

  1. "2024 Football Schedule - Morehead State University Athletics". MSU Eagles Athletics. Retrieved August 23, 2024.