SMU Rebounds From 2OT Loss to Baylor, Beats Missouri St. 28-10 in Bears' 1st Home Game at FBS Level
Missouri State aims to exploit SMU's defensive front weaknesses, as SMU has recorded only four sacks and faces injuries to key linebackers, impacting their pass-rush effectiveness.
- On September 13, 2025, SMU overcame a double-overtime defeat to Baylor by securing a 28-10 victory against Missouri State in their Week 3 road game in Springfield, Missouri.
- The game followed Missouri State's move up from Division I FCS to FBS, joining Conference USA in 2025, while SMU was transitioning from the American Athletic Conference to the ACC.
- SMU overcame an early 10-0 deficit caused by turnovers and penalties to score four unanswered touchdowns, with key contributions from running back TJ Harden and quarterback Kevin Jennings.
- Harden carried the ball 15 times, gaining 96 yards and scoring twice, while SMU's defense forced three turnovers and held Missouri State scoreless in the second half, helping the Mustangs improve their record to 2-1.
- This victory showed Missouri State's competitive ability despite the challenging transition to FBS and set the stage for the return game on September 26, 2026, at SMU's Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.
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Marietta Daily JournalAfter sluggish start, SMU runs away from Missouri State
SMU running back T.J. Harden rushed for a pair of touchdowns and the Mustangs rallied for four unanswered touchdowns after a mistake-filled start in a 28-10 victory over the Missouri State Bears on Saturday afternoon in Springfield, Mo.
Key matchup: Missouri State must hold off slow-starting SMU pass-rush - Springfield Daily Citizen
SMU, a College Football Playoff qualifier last season, comes to Plaster Stadium for a date with the Bears on Saturday. The post Key matchup: Missouri State must hold off slow-starting SMU pass-rush appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen.
Bears hold their own in first half before falling to SMU in home opener
Game highlights: Postgame interviews: SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State scored the game’s first 10 points and kept SMU off the scoreboard on its first five possessions before the visiting Mustangs rallied to a 28-10 victory here Saturday in MSU’s first FBS home game. MoState QB Jacob Clark finished 23-of-37 for 275 yards and a touchdown, and receiver Dash Luke hauled in five catches for a game-high 80 yards. The maroon and white accounted for 328 yar…
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