The SMU Mustangs will take on the Missouri State Bears in Week 3 of the 2025 regular season. This game is set for Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, MO. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM and will be broadcast on CBSS. Both teams enter the game with a 1-1 record this season.

SMU vs. Missouri State Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: SMU Mustangs at -3366. SMU has a strong offense and is favored to win this game. Missouri State has struggled in their recent games, especially against stronger teams.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 60.5. SMU’s games have been high-scoring, with their last game totaling 93 points. Missouri State also had a high-scoring game against USC.

Team Trends

• SMU Mustangs have a road record of 0-0 this season.
• Missouri State Bears have not played a home game yet this season.
• SMU Mustangs scored 87 points in the first two games, ranking 15th in the nation.
• Missouri State Bears won their last game against Marshall Thundering Herd 21-20.
• SMU Mustangs lost their last postseason game to Penn State Nittany Lions 38-10.

SMU vs Missouri State Preview

The SMU Mustangs are ready to visit the Missouri State Bears for their first road game of the 2025 season. Both teams have a 1-1 record. The Mustangs are coming off a loss and are unranked in the AP and Coaches polls. They play in the Atlantic Coast Conference and have yet to play a conference game this season.

The Bears will host the Mustangs at Robert W. Plaster Stadium. They have not played at home yet this season. The Bears are on a one-game win streak and are also unranked. They compete in Conference USA and, like the Mustangs, have not started conference play. This game is set for Saturday afternoon and will be broadcast on CBSS.

Missouri State Bears: Key Players and Season Overview

The Missouri State Bears are part of Conference USA. They play their home games at Robert W. Plaster Stadium. This season, the Bears have a record of 1-1.

Quarterback Jacob Clark stands out with 506 passing yards and 4 touchdowns in two games. Ramone Green Jr. leads the running backs with 151 receiving yards. Jmariyae Robinson has 115 receiving yards and 1 touchdown among the wide receivers.

The Bears have scored 34 points this season, ranking 56th in points for. Their passing game is strong with 547 yards, ranking 36th. The defense has allowed 93 points, ranking 70th, with 2 sacks and 1 interception.

SMU Mustangs: Players, Stats, and Season Story

The SMU Mustangs are in the Atlantic Coast Conference. They play at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. This season, they have a 1-1 record.

Quarterback Kevin Jennings has 555 passing yards in two games. He has 5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Jennings leads the conference in passing yards.

The Mustangs have scored 87 points this season, ranking 15th. Their defense has given up 61 points, ranking 50th. They have 4 sacks and 2 interceptions on defense.

Final Betting Pick

SMU Mustangs are favored to win this game due to their strong offense. They scored 87 points in their first two games, ranking them 15th in points for this season. Their passing game is also effective, with 555 passing yards, placing them 33rd in that category. Missouri State has struggled against strong teams, as seen in their loss to USC, where they allowed 73 points.

The over/under prediction is set at 60.5, and going over seems likely. SMU’s games have been high-scoring, with their last game against Baylor totaling 93 points. Missouri State’s defense has allowed 93 points in two games, which indicates that SMU could score a lot. Both teams have shown they can contribute to high-scoring games, making the over a good pick.

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