smu vs missouri state
Springfield, MO - 9/10/2025 - In a highly anticipated early-season matchup between an emerging FBS newcomer and an established Group of Five contender, the SMU Mustangs rallied for a 28-10 victory over the Missouri State Bears on September 13, 2025 (often listed as Sept. 14 in result logs) at Robert Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Missouri.
The game marked a milestone for the Missouri State Bears, who were playing their first home game as an FBS program after moving up from the FCS level. A large crowd turned out to witness the Bears’ home debut, hoping to see their team continue the momentum from their first FBS win the previous week against Marshall.
