The NEWEST PROGRAM in FBS Football (Missouri State Is Next Up)

Conference realignment has gone crazy over the last few years and just a few days ago, we found out there will be a new FBS program as Missouri State has decided to make the move up to conference USA for the 2025 season. Today, I will talk about what this means, how it happened and what i think the future looks like for the Bears, enjoy!

[ScottFisherCFB]

What team will be the next to move to the FBS?

[KaseyRacem]

As an Arkansas State fan/alumni I wish they came to the FunBelt because it would've been our version of Arkansas/Missouri

[Skipatronic]

Can't wait for Bordeaux to do a Missouri State Dynasty on NCAA 14

[QueenClaireVT]

as a Springfield resident, I'm pumped about this move!

[jeffslote]

Missouri State has multiple Final Four appearances in women’s basketball. They are a mid major powerhouse in it.

[jacksonperry]

As a Liberty Flames fan, I’m excited to have MO State to join the CUSA!

[RandmContnt]

As a Missouri State student, this is something I never thought I’d see. But honestly, we might have a better chance at success in the CUSA than the MVC.

[keatoncymbaluk]

Living in Springfield, I’ve been a fan of Mo State for quite some time. This is definitely the best move for the team. Have to keep the momentum the football program has going right now and get more people in the city interested. Also last year’s record wasn’t really as bad as it looked. We lost our starting qb 4 weeks in and still beat a couple playoff teams and hung on vs the national champions in the FCS

[Cooljohn]

Nice to see G5 schools making moves calling up FCS schools to officially be in the G5.

[sportshistorybuff]

It would be great if Mizzou scheduled an annual in-state rivalry game with the Bears. It would bring revenue and exposure to MSU, as well as provide an even more attractive option for high school stars to stay in the Show Me State. Iowa and Iowa State do this even though they are in different conferences.

[Jmechling]

Fan fact: Missouri State has one of the best club hockey teams out there. Maybe they’ll be the first C-USA school to form a D1 hockey team? Although, Liberty and Delaware could too

[claytonwalde]

Keep in mind, they have Bass Pro and O’Reilys for NIL

[ripdippy]

Even if this video doesn’t get the desired views, it’s well made and it’s great content. Keep up the format fs

[gavinwilliams]

Living in Springfield I’m really excited for the Bears

[jamesshively]

If Missouri State, Delaware, and KENNESAW STATE goes FBS, its insane that teams like Idaho (Who had a 33-6 win over a MW team this season and had 5 players go Pro, 4 to the NFL), Montana, Montana State, Sac State (Who beat Stanford), and the Dakota Schools stay FCS. (Idaho also beat a conference rival by leading 56-0 at HALF, put up 61 points in a Bowl game in 2016, and was an FBS team less than a decade ago)

[rayflash]

I feel like more FCS schools are gonna follow suit in years to come especially with all the NCAA realignment

[ZayAgka]

Long overdue for Mo State fans. There’s been a lot of frustration having been a large division one school, the second largest in Missouri, and not being FBS. I think most Missouri State fans, alumni, and students are ecstatic to see potential growth

[joshb]

Bears fans are pumped about this. Definitely not indifferent

[Jean-PaulBovee]

Missouri State is my alma mater, so I am very happy this is happening!

[stephenstaedtler]

Central Arkansas, SFA, EKU, Chattanooga, were never nearly the option Missouri State was. None of them were serious candidates recently. You have to take into account other sports besides football, where Missouri State has been pretty good.