Sam Houston at Missouri State
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:00 PM ET Share
Sam Houston plays at Missouri State on Tuesday, October 27, at 8 p.m. Eastern. It will be their third meeting; the series is even at 1–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Plaster Sports Complex, SpringfieldTV: ESPN2
Players to watch
Sam Houston
- QuarterbackLandyn Locke1,418 passing yards, 11 TDLast: vs. Western Kentucky, 13 of 30, 112 yards, 1 INT; 6 carries, −23 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverChris Reed17 catches, 289 yards, 3 TDLast: vs. Western Kentucky, 3 catches, 51 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerDean Ford38 tackles, 1 sackLast: vs. Western Kentucky, 12 tackles ★Team leader in tackles
Missouri State
- LinebackerJared Lloyd70 tackles, 1 sackLast: vs. Kennesaw State, 10 tacklesNo. 4 in FBS in tackles
- ReceiverIsaiah Myers27 catches, 554 yards, 5 TDLast: vs. Kennesaw State, 7 catches, 135 yards, 2 TDTeam leader in receiving yards
- SafetyJ.J. O’Neal36 tacklesLast: vs. Kennesaw State, 3 tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Missouri State 67% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Sam Houston–Missouri State gameTied 1–1 in two meetings.
| 2006 | Sam Houston 20, Missouri State 17 | |
| 2004 | Missouri State 33, Sam Houston 31 |
Around this game
Sam Houston
- Next gameat Jacksonville StateNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonSam Houston in 2026
- ProgramSam Houston history and records
Missouri State
- Next gameat Florida InternationalNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonMissouri State in 2026
- ProgramMissouri State history and records