SMU at Missouri State: Live updates
SMU kicks off against Missouri State at 2:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. Follow this page for live updates all game long.
How to watch SMU at Missouri State
Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 2:30 p.m. CT
SMU (1-1, ACC) vs. Missouri State (1-1, CUSA)
Robert W. Plaster Stadium – Springfield, Missouri
TV: CBS Sports Network
Radio: The Ticket – KTCK 96.7 FM/1310 AM | Streaming: SMU App (Google Play | Apple App Store)
RJ Maryland gets his first TD of the year
09/13/2025 05:25:20 PMIt’s been a long road of recovery for RJ Maryland, but the big tight end is back in the end zone for SMU. Maryland did well to hold onto a low pass from Kevin Jennings and finish the play for a touchdown. Mustangs went 55 yards on five plays and extend their lead, 28-10, with 12:58 to play in regulation.
End of third quarter: SMU 21 – Missouri State 10
09/13/2025 05:16:14 PMSMU has finally created some breathing room and will look to put the game away early in the fourth quarter. The Mustang defense just forced a turnover on downs on the final play of the third quarter. Now, it’s up to the SMU offense to score and try to wrap this game up. SMU has scored 21 unanswered after falling behind 10-0 in the first quarter.
TJ Harden with another explosive run
09/13/2025 05:09:12 PMFollowing his breakout game against Baylor a week ago, Harden remains a bright spot for the SMU offense. After a strong punt return from Yamir Knight, TJ Harden bounced off a tackler and took the run 37 yards all the way to the house. SMU now has some much-needed breathing room and leads 21-10 with 2:56 remaining in the third quarter.
HALFTIME: SMU 14 – Missouri State 10
09/13/2025 04:15:34 PMAll things considered, SMU should feel happy to have the lead at the half. The Mustangs started the game as poorly as possible, committing multiple key penalties, turning the ball over and giving up chunk plays. As a result, MO State took an early 10-0 lead. SMU had to claw its way back into the game, but the team found a way to do so. The Mustangs lead the Bears thanks to touchdowns by Dramekco Green and TJ Harden. Coach Lashlee will have plenty to talk about in the halftime locker room.
SMU comes from behind to take the lead
09/13/2025 04:06:29 PMAfter digging themselves into a 10-0 hole early, the Mustangs have fought their way back into this game. TJ Harden caps off an eight play, 80-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown. SMU now leads Missouri State 14-10 with 33 seconds to play in the first half.
SMU’s freshmen keeping them in the game
09/13/2025 03:50:23 PMTrue freshman wide receiver Jalen Cooper has been SMU’s best player so far. Cooper has totaled 3 receptions for 52 yards so far. Fellow freshman Dramekco Green pushed his way into the end zone from six yards out. SMU trails Missouri State, 10-7, with 3:42 left in the first half.
End of first quarter: SMU 0 – Missouri State 10
09/13/2025 03:17:16 PMSMU had a disastrous first quarter. Between the poor tackling and turnovers, the Mustangs could consider themselves lucky to only be down 10. Missouri State has the ball at the SMU 47-yard line to start the second quarter. SMU must find a spark from somewhere to avoid catastrophe.
Dream start for Missouri State
09/13/2025 03:08:22 PMAfter a chaotic start, the Bears are the first team to settle in. The Bears go 74 yards in six plays. The drive finished with a 9-yard receiving touchdown for Dash Luke. Missouri State holds a shocking 10-0 lead over SMU with 2:59 left in the first quarter.
Turnovers galore to start this game
09/13/2025 02:54:57 PMSMU has turned the ball over twice (one interception and one fumble), while Missouri State just gave the ball right back to SMU (via an Isaiah Nwokobia interception). A bonkers start to the game sees Missouri State holding onto a 3-0 lead with nine minutes remaining in the first quarter.
Missouri State draws first blood
09/13/2025 02:46:55 PMThe Bears went 38 yards on seven plays and ultimately settled for a 38-yard field goal. The home team takes a 3-0 lead with 10:21 remaining in the first quarter.
Jennings throw an interception on first drive
09/13/2025 02:43:26 PMAfter a positive start to the game via a 15-yard screen pass to Yamir Knight, Jennings could not find his receivers in the next few plays. On 3rd and 10, Jennings forces one to Jalen Cooper, and the pass is picked off. MO State takes over at its 41-yard line.
