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Missouri State football opens fall camp under new coach Casey Woods

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:03 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Missouri State football opens fall camp under new coach Casey Woods
Summary

Missouri State football began its fall camp on August 5 at Plaster Stadium, marking the first practice under new head coach Casey Woods. The team showed mixed energy levels, prompting Woods to call for more intensity. The quarterback competition remains a focal point, with transfer quarterbacks Henry Belin and Skyler Locklear vying for the starting spot. Tight end Jeron Askren was named to the 2026 John Mackey Award Preseason Watchlist, highlighting his potential leadership role. Woods emphasized the importance of establishing a starting quarterback ahead of their season opener against Texas A&M on September 5.

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  • •First fall camp practice held on August 5
  • •Coach Casey Woods stresses the need for team intensity
  • •Henry Belin and Skyler Locklear compete for starting QB
  • •Jeron Askren named to John Mackey Award Preseason Watchlist
  • •Missouri State faces Texas A&M in the season opener on September 5
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  • 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking down Missouri State football's first day of fall camp
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Missouri State opened its first practice on Wednesday. Casey Woods spoke about the quarterback competition, leadership and wanting more energy from his team.

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