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Southern faces Missouri Western in afternoon football matchup Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 1:13 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Southern faces Missouri Western in afternoon football matchup Saturday

Summary

Missouri Southern State University football is set to play Missouri Western State University at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Southern enters the game with a record of 1-6, coming off a close 13-16 loss to the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Head coach Atiba Bradley noted their struggles but praised the defense's improved performance after a shaky start. Missouri Western, holding a record of 3-4, boasts a potent offense, averaging 482.4 yards per game, led by quarterback Isaiah Tate, who has set multiple records this season. This matchup will be crucial for both teams as they look to finish the season strong.

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By the Numbers

•Southern is 1-6 after losing last week to Nebraska-Kearney.
•Missouri Western averages 482.4 yards and 32 touchdowns this season.
•Isaiah Tate has set multiple passing records for Missouri Western.
•The game kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday.

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1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Southern back on the road again Saturday against Missouri Western

What they're saying

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Missouri Southern State University football is back on the road again, taking on Missouri Western State University at 2 p.m. Saturday. Southern (1-6) is coming off “another tough road trip” said MSSU head coach Atiba Bradley this week. They lost 13-16 against the University of Nebraska-Kearney last week. Bradley said, “I thought the defense came out … struggled a little bit in the first ...
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