Football September 03, 2026 CUSA Insider: Missouri State Bears 2026 Football Season Preview The Missouri State Bears enter the 2026 college football season looking to take another step forward in Conference USA after a promising first season at the FBS level. With first-year head coach Casey Woods now leading the program, the Bears are ready to begin a new chapter in Springfield. Josh Yonis sits down with Missouri State Director of Broadcasting Corey Riggs for an inside look at the program heading into the 2026 season. They revisit the Bears’ transition to FBS football, the lessons learned from last season, and what Missouri State must do to build on that foundation under Woods. Then, Sarah Rudolph sits down with Missouri State head coach Casey Woods, tight end Jeron Askren and linebacker Jared Lloyd at the 2026 Conference USA Football Kickoff. They discuss Woods’ first season as a head coach, the culture he is building in Springfield, leadership, team chemistry and what it will take for the Bears to compete at a high level in Conference USA. Can Missouri State make a jump in year two of FBS football and establish itself as a contender in CUSA? Get an inside look at the Bears ahead of the 2026 season on CUSA Insider, the official podcast of Conference USA.
