Missouri State Bears Football Heads to Dallas for Third Straight Texas Visit
Missouri State Bears football is facing SMU in Dallas, with the team's coach and several players having Texas roots, and this trip marks the Bears' third consecutive visit to the state.

Springfield, MO, September 26, 2026 —
The Missouri State Bears football team is set to play against SMU in Dallas. This upcoming matchup continues a recent trend for the Bears, marking their third consecutive visit to the state of Texas.
The team’s connection to Texas extends beyond its travel itinerary. Both the head coach of the Missouri State Bears and several players on the roster have roots in the Lone Star State. Specific details regarding the coach’s name, the names of the players with Texas ties, or the exact locations within Texas where they have roots were not provided.
This trip represents a recurring engagement for the Missouri State football program in Texas. While the specific context of these consecutive visits, such as regular season games, neutral-site matchups, or other events, was not detailed, the pattern indicates a consistent presence for the Bears in the state over recent years.
The game against SMU will take place in Dallas. Further information regarding the date of the game, the significance of the matchup, or any specific historical context of games played between Missouri State and SMU was not available in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Madelynn Darst on www.ozarksfirst.com, see more information here.
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