SMU and Missouri State prepare for college football matchup

The SMU Mustangs and Missouri State Bears are set to face each other at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Both teams enter the matchup seeking to recover from recent losses. SMU holds a 2-1 record following a 41-31 defeat to Louisville, while Missouri State sits at 1-2 after a 30-24 loss to Marshall.

SMU’s offense is led by quarterback Kevin Jennings, who has recorded 989 passing yards and nine touchdowns this season. The Mustangs' rushing attack has been bolstered by Kendrick Raphael, who recently recorded 197 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

Missouri State features quarterback Skyler Locklear, who has thrown for 597 yards and three touchdowns. The Bears' ground game is driven by Ramone Green Jr. and Breezy Dubar, both of whom have recorded two rushing touchdowns each this season. The matchup marks the second meeting between the programs, following an SMU victory last season.