As strange as it might feel, the fall season for Missouri State is over after dropping its first three games under new head coach Bobby Petrino.
In both games against FCS No. 11 Central Arkansas, Missouri State showed it has the capability of finally turning things around but it just hasn't been able to get out of its own way.
The Bears turned the ball over six times Saturday night at Plaster Stadium in a 33-24 loss to Central Arkansas.
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Here are some takeaways as we head into a lengthy hiatus before the Bears continue their season in February:
The quarterback competition is back on
The play of starting quarterback Jaden Johnson put Missouri State in an uncomfortable situation heading into a hiatus.