Missouri State Bears @ Illinois State Redbirds
1-2, 0-2 Away
41
1-2, 0-2 Away
Final/2OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MOST | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41 |
ILST | 13 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 44 |
3-1, 2-0 Home
44
3-1, 2-0 Home
Game Leaders
187
C. KirbyQB
16/30, 1 TD, 2 INT
187
391
M. BrownQB
30/50, 1 TD, 2 INT
391
88
S. JohnstonRB
19 CAR, 1 TD
88
86
A. LeggettRB
24 CAR, 4 TD
86
83
J. SaffoldWR
4 REC
83
167
M. SandersWR
12 REC
167
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Team Stats
418
Total Yards
539
2
Turnovers
2
20
1st Downs
29
7-60
Penalties
8-85
7/16
3rd Down
9/19
0/0
4th Down
0/0
17:18
Possession
19:22
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 9-19 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 418 | 539 |
| Passing | 193 | 391 |
| Comp/Att | 16/32 | 30/51 |
| Yards per pass | 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing | 231 | 148 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Penalties | 7-60 | 8-85 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 17:18 | 19:22 |
2026 Standings
FBS
| Conference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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