FRISCO, Tex–Nearly three weeks after Missouri State ended its season at home, on a two-game losing streak, the Bears finally returned to the field Thursday night, to face Arkansas state in the biggest game in program history,

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However, Beard's old role reportedly will not stay vacant for long. Missouri State is naming SMU offensive coordinator Casey Woods its next coach on a five-year contract, according to a Thursday afternoon report from Pete Thamel of ESPN.

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The unique trophies for the Xbox Bowl aren’t the only ones on the line for the Red Wolves and Bears. A group of fans from both Arkansas State and Missouri State created their own hardware for the game,