Missouri State defense: B. The Bears went from allowing an 81-yard run on the game's first play and 405 rushing yards total against the Skyhawks a year ago to allowing just 95 at UT Martin this year.

Missouri State football made up for a slow start by scoring on its final drive of the first half and carrying momentum into the final two quarters en route to its second win of the season.. The ...

Missouri State coaching: B+. Head coach Ryan Beard had his team locked in and ready to go, although you would've liked to see the Bears do a little more after jumping out to a 21-0 lead.

Missouri State football threatened to beat FCS No. 3 Montana throughout its season opener but made too many self-inflicted mistakes and was too banged up to hang on.. The Bears (0-1) fell 29-24 to ...

Missouri State is riding a four-game winning streak and has won six of seven since starting the season 5-11. The winning streak includes a three-game sweep of Missouri Valley Conference foe Bradley.