Casey Woods discusses Missouri State football injuries ahead of WKU game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Missouri State football head coach Casey Woods provided an injury update on Oct. 2 ahead of the Bears' game against Western Kentucky on Oct. 8. Woods indicated he will have most players available for the conference opener, stating it's a positive outcome following the non-conference schedule. Linebackers Heiko Malone and Dylan Dixon, along with defensive lineman Malachi Madison, have season-ending injuries. Starting quarterback Skyler Locklear, who exited the last game with an injury, is set to play without any lingering effects.
- •Missouri State plays Western Kentucky on Oct. 8.
- •Woods optimistic about player availability for the game.
- •Locklear remains the starting quarterback for upcoming match.
- •Malone, Dixon, and Madison have season-ending injuries.
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Casey Woods provides Missouri State football health update before taking on WKU
"Casey Woods provided an injury update before the Bears' first conference game of the season against Western Kentucky on Thursday, Oct. 8.
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