Main Story

Missouri Western returns to Spratt Stadium to host Missouri Southern in its annual Hall of Fame Game, looking to rebound from a 45-42 loss at Pittsburg State. The Griffons’ high-powered offense faces a Lions team that has struggled to score and is still seeking its first MIAA win.

By the Numbers
  • Missouri Western is 3-4 overall and 2-3 in MIAA play; Missouri Southern is 1-6 and 0-5.
  • The Griffons average 35.9 points and 482.4 yards per game, both among the MIAA’s top offenses.
  • Missouri Southern averages 14.6 points and 259 yards per game, both league lows.
  • Missouri Western leads the all-time series 31-24 and has won 11 of the last 12 meetings.
Yes, But

Missouri Southern has lost five straight, but four of its six defeats have been by 14 points or fewer. The Griffons also have struggled in close games: they lost 45-42 last week and are 8-12 in games decided by one possession since 2023.

State of Play
  • Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Spratt Stadium.
  • Missouri Western quarterback Isaiah Tate leads the MIAA with 18 passing touchdowns and 2,200 passing yards.
  • The Lions’ Isaiah Green has 551 receiving yards, while quarterback Tillman Martin leads the MIAA with nine interceptions.
What’s Next

The Griffons will try to turn their offensive production into a home win against a Southern defense that allows 31.4 points per game. The Lions will need to limit turnovers and find more consistency on offense to challenge Missouri Western.

Bottom Line

Missouri Western has a clear statistical edge, but its recent run of close games makes execution decisive: a strong offense won’t matter if the Griffons can’t finish.