Missouri State vs FIU game
The gist
Missouri State (3-5) played at FIU (3-5) on Nov. 7 in its first football game in Florida.
Both teams need wins to stay on track for bowl eligibility.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2025Missouri State beat FIU 28-21 in Springfield, Mo.; Shomari Lawrence rushed for 104 yards and 2 TDs against his former team.
- Oct 27, 2026Missouri State beat Sam Houston 24-3 behind Henry Belin IV's 184 passing yards and two touchdowns.
- Oct 31, 2026FIU lost to Liberty 49-10; J.J. Kohl passed for 164 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
Key terms
- bowl eligibility
- In NCAA Division I FBS college football, the standard that makes a team available for selection to postseason bowl games.
- Conference USA
- A U.S. collegiate athletic conference whose member schools compete in NCAA Division I sports, including top-level football.
- homecoming
- A tradition of welcoming back alumni to celebrate an organization, common in US schools and colleges.
Source: Wikipedia