Missouri State Bears is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -14.8. Missouri State Bears enters the season with a power rating of -14.8, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Missouri State Bears head to Texas A&M next in Week 1. In 2025, Missouri State Bears went 7-5 overall, 7-5 against the spread, and 4-8 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Missouri State Bears Power Rating of -14.8 is 15.0 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Missouri State Bears have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 7,532 miles, ranking 60th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Texas A&M | 487 mi | 974 mi |
| Week 2 | Lindenwood | Home | 974 mi |
| Week 3 | Marshall | Home | 974 mi |
| Week 4 | SMU | 360 mi | 1,694 mi |
| Week 5 | — | Bye | |
| Week 6 | Western Kentucky | 377 mi | 2,448 mi |
| Week 7 | Kennesaw State | Home | 2,448 mi |
| Week 8 | Delaware | 965 mi | 4,377 mi |
| Week 9 | Sam Houston | Home | 4,377 mi |
| Week 10 | Florida International | 1,094 mi | 6,566 mi |
| Week 11 | New Mexico State | Home | 6,566 mi |
| Week 12 | Jacksonville State | 483 mi | 7,532 mi |
| Week 13 | Liberty | Home | 7,532 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
First-year head coach Casey Woods is blending a mix of returning talent and transfer additions, with quarterback Henry Belin IV (Duke) and Skyler Locklear (UTEP) competing to lead the offense. The Bears have playmaking options at wide receiver, led by Jmariyae Robinson (44 receptions, 7 touchdowns in 2025), and a deep tight end group. However, offensive line depth is a concern, relying on transfers like Isaiah Villanueva and Sebastian Espinoza to step up.
Linebacker Jared Lloyd, who tied for the team lead in tackles last season, anchors the defense. The edge rusher group is deep with transfers Kellen Lindstrom, Jalile Elliott, and Josh Lukusa complementing returning Caden Wiest (2 sacks in 2025). The defensive line also adds Iowa State transfer Markell Chapman alongside Tim Brantley Jr., giving the unit potential to be a strength if depth develops as Woods expects.
Safety duo Dylan Dixson and Christian Ford combined for 102 tackles in 2025 and return to provide experience in the secondary. At cornerback, the Bears added two transfers, Joel Kpassou and Joel Boamah, to bolster a position that needed reinforcement. This group will be tested early against high-powered offenses.
Missouri State opens with a challenging road trip to Texas A&M, followed by a game at SMU before beginning Conference USA play. These non-conference matchups will serve as a measuring stick for the new coaching staff and roster. The Bears will need to quickly develop chemistry on the offensive line and find consistency at quarterback to compete in CUSA.
Kicker Yousef Obeid, an honorable mention All-Conference USA selection in 2025, and punter Stewart McDonald both return, providing stability in the kicking game. Jmariyae Robinson also returns as a kickoff returner, where he averaged 19.4 yards per return last season, giving the Bears a reliable option in the return game.
Missouri State Bears is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Missouri State Bears holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -14.8, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Missouri State Bears travels 7,532 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 60th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Missouri State Bears: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -14.8.
