Oct 31, 2009 | Springfield News Leader
Touchdown on last play of half puts ISU in front of Bears
Illinois State leads Missouri State 21-14 at halftime of today's Missouri Valley Conference football game at Plaster Sports Complex.
Big 12 Conference News and Notes
The Bears were dismantled by Oklahoma State, 34-7, over the weekend in what was their third straight loss.
Falcons Put Moore On IR, Sign RB Stecker
The Atlanta Falcons placed safety William Moore on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and signed free agent running back Aaron Stecker on Tuesday.
Bears look forward to Saturday
The homecoming game for any college football team is a big deal. It becomes even more important, however, when that game is against a conference opponent.
Missouri State's football team easily could circle Nov. 14 on the calendar and point toward it as the program's biggest game in nearly 20 years.
College Wrap-Up: Evangel, Mizzou, Arkansas lose; Bears win
Dexter McCluster ran for a career-high 123 yards and Jevan Snead threw for a career-high 332, leading Mississippi to a 30-17 victory over Arkansas on Saturday.
Loyal Bears fan gets game ball
FARGO, N.D. -- If John Reed is not Missouri State's most loyal football fan, he's among them.
Missouri State enjoys season-best rushing day, stops North Dakota State 21-17
Mikael Cooper-Falls rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown to lead Missouri State to a 21-17 victory over North Dakota State Saturday.
Big MVC road test for Bears tonight
Missouri State's football team dares to dream, even while following the old game-at-a-time adage.
Ex-Kansas State football player in porno?
Half of an "Eiffel Tower" a Kansas State football fans, your team is No. 1 in the Big 12 North.
Bears Travel to Tradition Rich North Dakota State Saturday
Rick Kindhart Missouri State concludes a two-game road swing this Saturday when it makes its fi rst-ever trip to the FargoDome to take on North Dakota State in Missouri Valley Football Conference play at 6 p.m. The game is featured as NDSUa s annual Harvest Bowl contest.
MSU's Harbor, Hottelman win Valley weekly honors
Missouri State tight end Clay Harbor has been named Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week, and place-kicker Matt Hottelman is the MVFC Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced Sunday.
Falcons RB Norwood out with hip flexor
Falcons running back Jerious Norwood went out with an injured right hip during the first half of Sunday night's game against the Chicago Bears.
Bears pull out 17-16 victory at W. Illinois
MACOMB, Ill - Matt Hottelman's 37-yard field goal with 36 seconds remaining gave Missouri State a 17-16 victory over Western Illinois in Missouri Valley Conference football today.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith will both testify at a Congressional hearing on head injuries among NFL players.
Big 12 lunch links: Watson holding firm to his offense
Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin There are games around the Big 12 this week other than just Oklahoma-Texas. Here are some links about the Red River Rivalry and a bunch of other ones across the conference.
Kirby's Career Day Overshadowed by Turnovers
A fourth-quarter rally by Missouri State against No. 19 South Dakota State fell just short here Saturday afternoon as the Bears drove to the six-yard line before a key interception by the Jackrabbits in the end zone with 38 seconds to play gave SDSU a 24-17 win in Missouri Valley Football Conference play.
The progress Missouri State has made on the football field was hardly any consolation following Saturday's 24-17 loss to South Dakota State.
Stephen F. Austin trips McNeese State 16-13
Stephen F. Austin jumped out to 14-0 first-half lead, then held on for a 16-13 upset victory against McNeese State on Saturday.
Jackrabbits lead football Bears 17-10 at halftime
South Dakota State leads Missouri State 17-10 at halftime of today's Missouri Valley Conference football game at Plaster Sports Complex.
Fantasy Football Week Five Start 'Ems
This could be a tough week for fantasy owners. With the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, and San Diego Chargers on byes, a good deal of fantasy point getters will be on the sidelines, leaving many owners scrambling for good bye week options in week five.
Bears will take on freshman QB
South Dakota State is nationally ranked, but Missouri State will have one decisive edge in Saturday's football game.
'Whip It!' is worth a go-around
The rough and tumble world of roller derby takes the spotlight in the new girl power comedy, "Whip It!" This movie has Austin written all over it, and it's a winning debut for a spunky actress turned director.
Youngstown, Ohio -- Missouri State tight end Clay Harbor didn't practice much this week, battling a slight groin strain.
Missouri State defeats Youngstown State 17-7
Cody Kirby threw for 252 yards and a touchdown to lead Missouri State to a 17-7 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday.
'Whip It' predictable but funny
The kind of movie that makes the term "formulaic crowd-pleaser" seem like a good thing, "Whip It" is completely predictable from the first frame.
Bears face another 5A challenge
Harlan County's Larry Williamson passed the ball during against Powell Valley, Va., in action earlier this season.
Slow start receiving not fazing Harbor
Clay Harbor knows statistics alone hardly validate his recognition as a preseason Football Championship Subdivision All-American. Missouri State's senior tight end has nine receptions for 106 yards --and no touchdowns -- entering today's Missouri Valley Conference opener against Northern Iowa.
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