Recap Missouri State
Missouri State: 2025 Week 16 recap
At a glance as of
- Record
- 7–6
- GIE rank
- #108of 136 rated
- Rating
- −10.7 FBS avg 0.7
- Projected wins
- Not stated in this recap
Missouri State sits at 7–6 after dropping a 42–30 home decision to Louisiana Tech in Week 14. The Bears rank 108th per GIE with a rating of −10.7, a position that reflects inconsistency across a season spent competing in Conference USA's middle tier. The loss to Louisiana Tech exposed defensive vulnerabilities—the Bears surrendered 42 points to a team they needed to beat to stay relevant in the bowl picture. With the regular season winding down, Missouri State faces a narrow margin for error. The path forward depends on winning out, but GIE's current assessment suggests the Bears have work to do to prove they belong in postseason contention.