Venue & Match Info
Stadium: Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield, Missouri
Kickoff: (7:00 PM CT)
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Cool, partly cloudy evening
Temperature: ~48°F at kickoff
Wind: 12–15 mph
Impact: Passing game could be slightly affected by wind, but overall favorable football weather
Injury Report
Missouri State: LB Jalen Brooks – Out (personal)
FIU: QB Jake Helfrich – Out for season (chest injury)
Key Player Matchups
QB Jacob Clark (MOST): 1,478 yards, 11 TD, 8 INT (64.8% completions). Needs to limit turnovers against FIU’s opportunistic secondary.
RB Shomari Lawrence (MOST): 446 yards, 2 TD; steady ground option.
WR Dash Luke (MOST): 339 yards, 2 TD; deep threat.
QB Keyone Jenkins (FIU): 1,255 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT; also 4 rushing TDs.
RB Kejon Owens (FIU): 809 yards, 7 TD; averaging 115.6 YPG, the focal point of FIU’s offense.
WR Alex Perry (FIU): 355 yards, 2 TD; reliable target.
Recent Team Forms
Missouri State: W vs. New Mexico State 24-17; W @ MTSU 22-20; L vs. WKU 27-22. Balanced but inconsistent offense.
FIU: L vs. Kennesaw State 45-26; W @ WKU 25-6; L @ UConn 51-10. Strong rushing attack but defensive struggles.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between FIU and Missouri State.
Betting Trends
Missouri State: 4-3 ATS this season; 1-0 ATS as a favorite of -3.5 or more. Only 1 of 7 games has gone over the total.
FIU: 4-3 ATS; 2-1 ATS as an underdog of +3.5 or more. 3 of 7 games have gone over.
Totals: Missouri State games trend Under (1-6 O/U), FIU slightly more balanced (3-4 O/U).
Historical Betting Results
Missouri State: 3-0 SU as a moneyline favorite this season.
FIU: 1-2 SU as an underdog of +150 or more.
Both teams average ~22 PPG offensively, ranking outside the FBS top 100.
Game Odds
Florida International Panthers 51.5
Missouri State Bears – 4
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, October 28, 2025
