Missouri State football plays SMU without compensation in return match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Missouri State football will face No. 22 SMU on Saturday, September 26, as part of a non-conference matchup. Unlike earlier this season when Missouri State received $1.2 million to play Texas A&M, the Bears will not be compensated for this game due to it being a return trip in a home-and-home series. Last season, SMU defeated Missouri State 28-10 in Springfield. The game, which is set for 8 p.m. in Dallas, will continue the rivalry between the two programs.
- •Missouri State has a record of 1-2 this season.
- •SMU is currently ranked No. 22 with a record of 2-1.
- •The Bears received $1.2 million for a game against Texas A&M.
- •SMU won the previous matchup 28-10 last season.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. in Dallas.
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — How much is Missouri State football making to play SMU?
"Missouri State football isn't being paid to play No. 22 SMU on the road this week. Here's why.
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