Sam Houston at Missouri State
Sam Houston at Missouri State kicks off Tuesday, Oct 27 at 8 PM EDT on ESPN2. Missouri State is favored by 6.5. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 13 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on conference game and where it's on.
- Date
- Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ESPN2 · Cable · ESPN app
- Venue
- Robert W. Plaster Stadium
- City
- Springfield, MO
- Week
- Week 9
- Conference game
- Yes
- Line
- Missouri St. −6.5 · O/U 51.5
- Forecast
- 65°F · wind 8 mph · 1% precipitation
Worth a Flip
Sam Houston1–6
Lat Troy21–24
Lvs Tulsa17–23
Wvs Nicholls59–0
Lat Texas Tech14–49
Lat Liberty3–35
Lvs W. Kentucky3–16
Lvs N Mexico St24–30
at Missouri St.
Nothing since.
Missouri St.2–5
Lat Texas A&M0–50
Wvs Lindenwood48–14
Lvs Marshall24–30
Lat SMU24–34
Lat W. Kentucky13–34
Wvs Kennesaw St24–21
Lat Delaware38–61
vs Sam Houston
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 44.6 points a game and Sam Houston plays fast — 64.3 snaps a game, 102nd nationally. Vegas set the total at 51.5. The last 2 meetings have averaged a 2.5-point margin.
Blowout riskNah
PaceSnailBoth Snail
SeriesRocky IVavg margin 2.5 over 2 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Sam Houston | Missouri State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 20.1120th | 24.493rd | |
| Points allowed | 25.381st | 34.9131st | |
| Yards per play | 5.1116th | 5.867th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.156th | 6.0115th | |
| Plays per game | 64.3102nd | 63.9107th | |
| Turnover margin | +162nd | -399th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 35.4%109th | 36.5%97th |
More stats +11
| Sam Houston | Missouri State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 83.0137th | 129.0111th | |
| Passing yards per game | 245.352nd | 240.756th | |
| QB completion rate | 61.2%89th | 67.0%39th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 7.096th | 7.764th | |
| O-line rank | 130thline yards · sack rate | 91stline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 48thstuff rate · havoc | 124thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1277th | 9107th | |
| Interceptions | 634th | 396th | |
| Forced fumbles | 359th | 438th | |
| Penalties per game | 8.4124th | 8.9130th | |
| Time of possession | 30:2856th | 26:59127th |
The series
Split 1–1 over the last 2
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sam Houston 20–17 | 3 |
| 2004 | Missouri St. 33–31 | 2 |
How to watch
| Network | ESPN2 |
|---|---|
| Stream | Cable · ESPN app |
| Kickoff | 8 PM EDT |
| Where | Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield, MO |
What the Meter sees
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
|---|---|
| Where it's onESPN2 — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +3.0 |
| Vegas says it's closeClosing spread of 6.5 — the tighter the number, the bigger the bump | +2.8 |
| Program baselineA small floor for every FBS program; bigger for a power-conference team or one receiving votes | +2.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 13 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Sam Houston vs Missouri State start?
- Tuesday, Oct 27 at 8 PM EDT.
- What channel is Sam Houston vs Missouri State on?
- ESPN2.
- How can I stream Sam Houston vs Missouri State?
- Streaming on ESPN app.
- Who is favored in Sam Houston vs Missouri State?
- Missouri State by 6.5. The total is 51.5.
- Where is Sam Houston vs Missouri State played?
- Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, MO.