Missouri State University’s search for its new Director of Athletics concluded today at JQH Arena with the introduction of Kyle Moats as the University’s 10th AD. Moats is currently the Associate Athletics Director for National Marketing at the Universi… more »

Terry Allen knew that creating a buzz in the Missouri State football program -- on the field and in the grandstands -- would not be an overnight process. After three seasons as Bears head coach, Allen remains in search of a breakthrough season on the… more »

Thirteen student-athletes highlight nearly 400 who earned selection to the 2008 Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll, as announced by the league office. Those 13 earned the league’s highest academic achievement by capturing the Missouri Va… more »

Garett Wade tried to gain weight, but no matter how many extra calories he consumed he could not force the scales to climb above 245 pounds. That's not necessarily a good thing if you aspire to play offensive guard on the college level. "I've actu… more »

Missouri State's football team will follow a major season-opening test with a three-game homestand. The Bears face the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sept. 5 in Little Rock, Ark., to kick off the season. The Razorbacks will be entering year two of the Bob… more »

Cedar Falls, Ia. — Northern Iowa quarterback Pat Grace feels healthier, stronger and primed to play again. But will Grace, out the past two weeks recovering from a right knee injury, start Saturday against Terry Allen-led Missouri State? "I'm goin… more »

Terry Allen knows Northern Iowa football - both past and present. And that concerns Panther coach Mark Farley, whose fourth-ranked team plays Allen's Missouri State Bears at 4 p.m. Saturday in the UNI-Dome. "They know all our signals, they have al… more »

Sioux City Bishop Heelan graduate Pat Grace makes his first collegiate start at quarterback Saturday when his Northern Iowa team takes on a Brigham Young outfit that many observers believe may have an outside chance of possibly playing for the Division… more »

Play clock extended to 40 seconds; Could keep defenses waiting. The college football season ushers in a rule change that Missouri State coach Terry Allen says will afford his offense additional flexibility. The play clock will be set at 40 secon… more »

Washington holds onto ball, regains confidence Kingjack Washington had been internally boiling for a week after losing a fumble in Missouri State's first football scrimmage. "I told myself that I needed to come back out and make it a day to redeem… more »

The Bears' spread offense has taken away from a fullback's reps. Jeff Sargent considers himself a fullback and, sure enough, he's officially listed as one -- the only one --on Missouri State's football roster. But in the Bears' spread offense, a f… more »

Staying injury-free a priority in workout. Missouri State holds its first of two preseason football scrimmages today at Plaster Sports Complex. Along with evaluating talent, Bears coach Terry Allen will be holding his breath. "I get so nervous… more »

Senior linebacker eager to help MSU after recent absence. Jeremy Dawson was back in his element on Monday as Missouri State's football team practiced in full pads for the first time this preseason. Not only was Dawson able to celebrate full-contac… more »

Former sprinter looks to turn speed into results as veteran cornerback. Chris Farrar felt uneasy and cleared his throat before giving a hushed answer. And the fastest player on Missouri State's football is? "I really hate to say it, but ... pre… more »

Four teams from the Missouri Valley Football Conference (formerly the Gateway) made the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs in 2003. Northern Iowa and Southern Illinois University tied for first place in the league at 6-1. Western Illinois and… more »