Pittsburg State takes a three-game winning streak into Saturday’s road game against Missouri Southern in Joplin. The Gorillas, 3-5 overall, have rebounded from a 0-4 start with two close wins and a 52-14 blowout; the 2-6 Lions are coming off a win that snapped their five-game skid.

By the Numbers
  • Kickoff: noon CDT, Saturday, Oct. 31, at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
  • Pitt State leads the all-time series, 47-9-1, and has won 37 of the teams’ last 39 meetings.
  • The Gorillas are 3-3 in MIAA play; Missouri Southern is 1-5.
  • Pitt State quarterback Bobby Bacon has thrown for 685 yards and four touchdowns across the past two games.
Yes, But

Pitt State has the stronger record and a decisive series advantage, but Missouri Southern enters with momentum after beating Missouri Western, 38-14. The Gorillas’ recent surge follows a difficult start, so Saturday is a chance to show their turnaround can travel.

State of Play
  • Pitt State has won three of its last four, including victories over Missouri Western and Central Oklahoma.
  • Missouri Southern is seeking back-to-back wins for the first time in a season marked by five consecutive losses.
  • The annual matchup is also a battle for the Miner’s Bowl Trophy.
What’s Next

The teams meet Saturday at noon in Joplin. Pitt State will look to extend its winning streak and maintain its series dominance, while Missouri Southern aims to build on its latest win at home.

Bottom Line

Pitt State has the recent form and historical edge, but Missouri Southern’s win last week makes this more than a routine rivalry date: the Gorillas need to sustain their turnaround on the road.