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Missouri State football can capture its first five-game winning streak since 1996 when it takes the field to play Indiana State for its annual homecoming game.
The FCS No. 20 Bears (4-2, 2-0) will host the Sycamores (2-4, 1-1) on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Plaster Stadium in Springfield.
Bears coach Ryan Beard could help his team surpass its win total from a year ago when it finished 4-7. The last coach to lead MSU on a five-game winning streak was Del Miller in his second year before a 7-4 finish.
Here is our scouting report ahead of Saturday’s game:
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Indiana State football has a mediocre offense but takes care of the ball
The Sycamores have one of the nation’s worst passing offenses and an OK ground attack but they do a good job of not turning the ball over.
Indiana State QB Elijah Owens is a 70.3% passer for 808 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions. He’s not pushing the ball down the field, averaging 8.3 yards per completion, ranking near the bottom of the FCS.
The Sycamores will try to run the ball with a pair of backs including Plez Lawrence and former Waynesville High standout Shen Butler-Lawson. The two combine for 70.6 yards per game with Owens adding an average of 62.2 yards on the ground.
Indiana State has only turned the ball over five times this season, ranking third in the MVFC.
Missouri State Bears tight end Lance Mason (85) scores the game winning touchdown on the Youngstown State Penguins at Plaster Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Author : Springfield News-Leader
Publish date : 2024-10-17 08:37:26
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