C-USA · 2026

Missouri State

2025 record 7–6 5–3 conference
Postseason Xbox Bowl L 28–34 vs Arkansas State
Head coach Casey Woods Year 1
Scheme Multiple / 4-2-5
Conference
C−

On-paper returning production (Clark/Lawrence) conflicts with a 3.5 win total and Woods Y1 — market prices the staff reset until the depth chart settles

Portal
B−

Portal #6 with a modest overall recruiting dip

Depth
C−

two-deep needs a refresh

Market odds

To Win C-USA
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
Over 3.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #9 39 commits · 161.16 pts
Portal #6 21 commits· avg 83.9

Roster notes

Leading story

Jacob Clark at QB1 with RB Shomari Lawrence

Offense

RB Shomari Lawrence; WR Makai Cope / Jmariyae Robinson / Dash Luke; TE Jeron Askren; FB Connor Lair. OL: Makhete Gueye / Mark Hutchinson / Logan Scrivner / Justin Curtis / Erick Cade

Defense

Caleb Dietlin / Tim Brantley Jr. / Sterling Smithson / Davon Townley Jr.; Kanye Young / Jared Lloyd; Jordan Dunbar / Christian Ford / Maguire Neal / Thomas Anderson / Dylan Dixson

Key offense

  1. 01
    Jacob Clark QB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 247/376, 3,244 yds, 28 TD, 11 INT
    • Listed QB1 on the depth chart — portal cycle still in flux under Woods
  2. 02
    Shomari Lawrence RB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 199 carries, 1,021 yds, 7 rushing TD. Listed RB1
  3. 03
    Jmariyae Robinson WR
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 44 receptions, 632 yds, 7 TD. Listed WR-Z

Key defense

  1. 01
    Jared Lloyd MLB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 77 tackles. Listed MLB1
    • CUSA Kickoff defensive feature
  2. 02
    Kanye Young WLB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 77 tackles. Listed WLB1
  3. 03
    Thomas Anderson CB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 68 tackles. Listed RCB1