14
Final
28
9
Final
20
7
Final
42
14
Final
51
7
Final
38
31
Final
35
45
Final
19
9
Final
56
24
Final
34
0
Final
34
20
Final
27
13
Final
16
14
Final
62
48
Final
45
0
Final
66
17
Final
45
3
Final
77
22
Final
44
10
Final
42
7
Final
55
22
Final
32
31
Final
42
0
Final
70
36
Final
27
12
Final
59
43
Final
36
13
Final
20
6
Final
45
24
Final
38
16
Final
27
30
Final
23
7
Final
31
20
Final
34
17
Final
72
27
Final
26
6
Final
28
33
Final
30
3
Final
69
17
Final
45
7
Final
31
10
Final
17
10
Final
42
18
Final
16
20
Final
38
17
Final
20
14
Final
56
21
Final
20
6
Final
54
3
Final
56
14
Final
56
9
Final
63
3
Final
35
33
Final
31
24
Final
21
21
Final
45
17
Final
21
38
Final
16
20
Final
3
7
Final
68
10
Final
38
3
Final
45
35
Final
9
28
Final
23
40
Final
42
20
Final
59
13
Final
24
0
Final
68
44
Final
20
0
Final
13
17
Final
34
7
Final
23
20
Final
24
3
Final
42
0
Final
73
23
Final
30
10
Final
34
14
Final
21
17
Final
42
3
Final
48
13
Final
36
3
Final
27
10
Final
70
20
Final
37
Missouri State Bears is 7-5 on the season, 8-3-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -10.7. Missouri State Bears is covering the spread at 73% this season (8-3-1), well above the FBS average of 50%; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 1 | USC | 1,421 mi | 1,421 mi |
| Week 2 | Marshall | 600 mi | 2,021 mi |
| Week 3 | SMU | Home (0 mi) | 2,021 mi |
| Week 4 | UT Martin | Home (0 mi) | 2,021 mi |
| Week 5 | Western Kentucky | Home (0 mi) | 2,021 mi |
| Week 6 | — | Bye | |
| Week 7 | Middle Tennessee | 396 mi | 2,416 mi |
| Week 8 | — | Bye | |
| Week 9 | New Mexico State | 837 mi | 3,253 mi |
| Week 10 | Florida International | Home (0 mi) | 3,253 mi |
| Week 11 | Liberty | 777 mi | 4,029 mi |
| Week 12 | UTEP | Home (0 mi) | 4,029 mi |
| Week 13 | Kennesaw State | 537 mi | 4,566 mi |
| Week 14 | Louisiana Tech | Home (0 mi) | 4,566 mi |
Missouri State's offense showed big-play ability, with Jacob Clark throwing a 75-yard touchdown pass and Ramone Green Jr. adding a 12-yard run, but the defense allowed 42 points and 304 rushing yards, including a 93-yard kickoff return touchdown.
The Bears were outscored 14-10 in the fourth quarter after being within 28-23, but a 93-yard kickoff return and a late interception sealed the loss, highlighting issues with special teams and late-game execution.
Missouri State finishes 7-5 and ends its season due to the transition to FBS, meaning no bowl game. This game was the final contest of the season, providing a mixed bag of offensive highlights and defensive vulnerabilities.
Clark threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard strike, but also threw a crucial interception on the final drive, underscoring inconsistency in high-pressure moments.
The Bears allowed 304 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, including a 98-yard run, indicating a significant weakness against the run that will need addressing in the FBS transition.
Missouri State Bears — 7-5 overall, 8-3-1 ATS, power rating -10.7.