Venue & Game Info
Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM CT
Location: Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield, Missouri
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network Streaming: CBSSN app
Notable: First-ever meeting between the programs; rare ranked FBS opponent visiting Missouri State
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)
Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F, humid, “feels like” upper 80s
Impact: Warm conditions could test defensive depth; minimal wind impact on passing/kicking
Injury & Availability Report
SMU:
No major starters ruled out
QB Kevin Jennings (555 pass yds, 5 TD, 2 INT) fully fit
RB Tomarion Harden (157 rush yds, 3 TD) healthy after heavy workload vs. Baylor
Missouri State:
No confirmed absences for key starters
QB Jacob Clark (506 pass yds, 4 TD, 3 INT) healthy and coming off 359-yard, 3-TD performance vs. Marshall
RB Shomari Lawrence (99 rush yds) and WR Ramone Green Jr. (151 rec yds, 1 TD) both available
Recent Form
SMU:
L 48–45 vs. Baylor — shootout loss, Harden 3 rush TDs, Brinson 126 rec yds, 2 TDs
W 42–0 vs. FCS opponent — defense pitched shutout, offense balanced
Missouri State:
W 21–20 vs. Marshall — Clark 359 pass yds, 3 TDs
L 72–0 at Arkansas — offense shut down, defense overwhelmed
Series History
All-Time: First meeting
Note: Missouri State’s first home game vs. a ranked FBS opponent since moving to Plaster Stadium
Betting Trends
SMU: 0–1 ATS in 2025; 97.6% implied win probability via moneyline
Missouri State: 1–1 ATS in 2025; covered in win vs. Marshall
Totals: Over in both SMU games; Over in 1 of 2 Missouri State games
Game Odds
SMU Mustangs – 27.5
Missouri State Bears 60.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
