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Missouri State football coach won't let fans call opening plays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Missouri State football coach won't let fans call opening plays

Summary

Missouri State football coach Casey Woods confirmed that fans will not call the opening offensive plays when the Bears begin their season. This follows a similar initiative from Akron, which allowed a season-ticket holder to script their first drive. While Woods emphasizes community engagement and has seen increased season ticket sales since last year, he opted to keep play-calling in the hands of his offensive coordinator, Mark Cala. Woods aims to fill Plaster Stadium with devoted supporters but maintains a traditional approach to play-calling for their upcoming games.

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Status Watch

•Casey Woods will retain play-calling duties for Missouri State's first drive.
•Akron's fan initiative boosted their season ticket sales by 40%.
•Missouri State has more season ticket holders than last year.
•Woods aims to enhance community involvement around the team.

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What they're saying

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Akron football is letting a season-ticket holder draw up the opening offensive plays of the season. Will Casey Woods and Missouri State follow suit?
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