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Missouri State football is less than two-and-a-half months away from running out of the tunnel at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to take on USC during its first season in Conference USA and the FBS level.
Outside of the Bears’ Sept. 20 game against UT Martin, they will face a new-look schedule as they try to make a good impression on their new league. The schedule features a home game against SMU, which is coming off a College Football Playoff appearance, and a home matchup with Conference USA-contending Western Kentucky.
We’re starting to get familiar with Missouri State’s newest rivals. Here’s an early look at what the Bears are up against in 2025:
*Denotes CUSA game
Aug. 30: at USC
Jayden Maiava enters 2025 as Lincoln Riley’s next quarterback. He took over the Trojans’ offense late last season after transferring from UNLV. He was a 59.8% passer for 1,201 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions across seven appearances and four starts. We know Riley’s offense can produce great passers, which has included Heisman winners Caleb Williams, Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray.
USC’s transfer class ranks 18th in the FBS, with the most notable names being Purdue transfer interior offensive lineman D.J. Wingfield, San Jose State corner D.J. Harvey, Georgia defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett and Kentucky defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver, who all ranked as four-star transfers.
The Trojans struggled getting after the passer in their first Big Ten season, ranking 99th in the nation in sacks and 122nd in team tackles for loss. Believe it or not, the Trojans took significant steps in improving their defense last year under first-year defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn.
Sept. 6: at Marshall
The Thundering Herd had a major roster overhaul this offseason after Charles Huff departed the Sun Belt champion to remain in the league and join…
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