Missouri State is set to become the 12th member of Conference USA
Missouri State is set to join Conference USA as a full-league member on July 1, 2025. The Bears will become the 12th member of the conference.
Missouri State joins multiple former FCS programs in the C-USA, including Kennesaw State, Delaware, Sam Houston State, and Jacksonville State. "We are so excited for the opportunities that CUSA membership will bring to our university, our student-athletes, our coaches and our fans,” said Director of Athletics Kyle Moats. “This move represents a transition to a national brand and a platform that will help raise the profile of Missouri State University and the city of Springfield. The steps we have taken over the past 15 years to invest in a successful broad-based athletics program have prepared us for this long-awaited moment.
Missouri State has reached the FCS Playoffs only four times in program history, including back-to-back appearances in 2020-21. The Bears were 1-4 in the postseason, with their only win coming against Maine in 1989. Missouri State finished last season 4-7 (3-5“We are extremely excited to welcome Missouri State University as the 12th member of Conference USA,” said Commissioner Judy MacLeod.
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