Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27, Missouri State Bears 22: final score and stats
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Missouri State Bears, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27 to Missouri State Bears 22, on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield, MO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Missouri State Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
College FootballSaturday, September 27, 2025
DateSep 27, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueRobert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield, MO
TVESPN+
Attendance10,068
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 0 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
| Missouri State Bears | 0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 22 |
Team comparison
Western Kentucky HilltoppersMissouri State Bears
4-1Record2-3
4th in CUSAStanding4th in CUSA
1-5Road record / home record3-1
LLWWLLast 5LWLWL
L2StreakL1
Team stats
Western Kentucky HilltoppersMissouri State Bears
4-123rd down efficiency2-12
0-14th down efficiency1-2
26/39Comp/Att15/32
9-94Penalties8-70
31:28Possession28:32
Box score
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|
| Maverick McIvor | 26/39 | 317 | 8.1 | 1 | 0 | 47.5 |
| Team | 26/39 | 317 | 8.1 | 1 | 0 | -- |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| La'Vell Wright | 10 | 91 | 9.1 | 2 | 17 |
| George Hart III | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 36 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 20 |
| Marvis Parrish | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | 0 | 9 |
| Team | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maverick McIvor | 3 | -5 | -1.7 | 0 | 8 |
| Team | 29 | 159 | 5.5 | 2 | 36 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| Matthew Henry | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 0 | 34 |
| Noah Meyers | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 39 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 17 |
| Marvis Parrish | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 0 | 19 |
| Cameron Flowers | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 26 |
| Quincy Burroughs | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 |
| La'Vell Wright | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Moussa Barry | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Team | 26 | 317 | 12.2 | 1 | 39 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|
| Harper Holloman | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Lewis | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Brackenridge | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wester | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Venson Sneed | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dave Herard | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jai Eugene Jr. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Ma'hi Ali | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 54 | 30 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|
| Demarko Williams | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 20 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 20 | 0 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|
| John Cannon | 2/2 | 100.0 | 26 | 3/3 | 9 |
| Team | 2/2 | 100.0 | 26 | 3/3 | 9 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|
| Cole Maynard | 5 | 255 | 51.0 | 1 | 1 | 56 |
| Team | 5 | 255 | 51.0 | 1 | 1 | 56 |
Missouri State Bears Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|
| Jacob Clark | 8/15 | 143 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 | 53.9 |
| Deuce Bailey | 7/16 | 57 | 3.6 | 1 | 0 | 39.1 |
| Team | 0/1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| Team | 15/32 | 200 | 6.3 | 1 | 0 | -- |
Missouri State Bears Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| Shomari Lawrence | 16 | 78 | 4.9 | 1 | 32 |
| Deuce Bailey | 8 | 61 | 7.6 | 0 | 20 |
| Ramone Green Jr. | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 0 | 24 |
| Jacob Clark | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 13 |
| Jmariyae Robinson | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Team | 34 | 214 | 6.3 | 1 | 32 |
Missouri State Bears Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| Dash Luke | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | 44 |
| Ronnel Johnson | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 19 |
| Jmariyae Robinson | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 |
| Tristian Gardner | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 14 |
| Dillon Hipp | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Brendon McQueen | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Ramone Green Jr. | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Team | 15 | 200 | 13.3 | 1 | 44 |
Missouri State Bears Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|
| Kanye Young | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Maguire Neal | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Ford | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Lloyd | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Anderson | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Dixson | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Brooks | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Poole | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 65 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Missouri State Bears KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|
| Dash Luke | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 21 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 21 | 0 |
Missouri State Bears PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|
| Dash Luke | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 |
| Team | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 |
Missouri State Bears Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|
| Yousef Obeid | 3/4 | 75.0 | 49 | 1/1 | 10 |
| Team | 3/4 | 75.0 | 49 | 1/1 | 10 |
Missouri State Bears Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|
| Stewart McDonald | 5 | 248 | 49.6 | 2 | 0 | 58 |
| Team | 5 | 248 | 49.6 | 2 | 0 | 58 |
Recent form
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won, 27-22, on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27, Missouri State Bears 22.
Where is Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears played?
Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield, MO.
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