New Missouri State head football coach Ryan Beard has a tough first schedule in front of him as he tries to get the Bears to bounce back from a disappointing 5-6 season a year ago.
The Bears kick off the season with two-straight non-conference road games before alternating home and away each week until two-straight home games to begin November.
Here’s an early look at who the Bears will have to deal with this season.
Sept. 1: @ Kansas
When Kansas was added to the 2023 schedule, some thought it might be the Bears’ best opportunity to get their first win over an FBS program since 1990.