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Casey Woods reflects on Missouri State football season opening loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Casey Woods reflects on Missouri State football season opening loss

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Missouri State head coach Casey Woods addressed his team's performance following a 50-0 season-opening loss to Texas A&M. The Bears offense produced 67 total yards and committed two turnovers during the contest. Woods confirmed that quarterback Skylar Locklear will remain in his starting role for the team's upcoming home opener against Lindenwood. During his weekly press conference, Woods criticized the team's execution in the opener while emphasizing the need for progress. He also called for increased fan support at Plaster Stadium as the program works toward its goal of building a competitive culture. The upcoming matchup against Lindenwood provides an opportunity for the Bears to improve on their offensive production.

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•Missouri State lost its season opener 50-0 to Texas A&M.
•The Bears offense recorded 67 total yards and zero points in the defeat.
•Skylar Locklear will continue as the starting quarterback for Missouri State.
•Missouri State hosts Lindenwood at Plaster Stadium for the team's home opener this Saturday.

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11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Casey Woods unsatisfied with Bears season opener

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SPRINGFIELD–Despite Monday being a national holiday, Missouri State football Head Coach, Casey Woods, kept it business as usual on Labor Day. Woods, fresh off his head coaching debut with Missouri State, held his weekly press conference to reflect on the team’s season opening loss at Texas A&M, along with look ahead to hosting in-state rival, […]
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Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:53 PM
Casey Woods unsatisfied with Bears season opener
SPRINGFIELD–Despite Monday being a national holiday, Missouri State football Head Coach, Casey Woods, kept it business as usual on Labor Day. Woods, fresh off his head coaching debut with Missouri State, held his weekly press conference to reflect on the team’s season opening loss at Texas A&M, along with look ahead to hosting in-state rival, […]

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