Pittsburg State visits No. 7 Northwest Missouri State on Saturday in a regular-season finale with conference stakes: the Bearcats have clinched at least a share of the MIAA title, and a win would give them the outright championship. The 4-6 Gorillas arrive after a walk-off field goal beat Central Missouri, and have won four of their last six after an 0-4 start.

By the Numbers
  • Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • Northwest Missouri State is 8-1 overall and 7-1 in MIAA play; Pitt State is 4-6 overall and 4-4 in the conference.
  • The teams are tied 29-29 in their series; Pitt State has won the last four meetings.
  • The Gorillas lead the all-time regular-season finale series between the teams, 5-2.
Yes, But

Pitt State has momentum and a recent edge in the rivalry, including a 27-14 win at Sporting Park last year. But Northwest is ranked No. 7, has won at least a share of the conference title, and needs one more victory to claim it outright.

What's Next

Saturday’s result will determine whether Northwest finishes as the undisputed MIAA champion. Pitt State can close its season by extending its winning streak against the Bearcats and disrupting their title bid.

Bottom Line

This finale pairs a resurgent Pitt State team with a ranked rival playing for an outright conference crown—giving both sides a meaningful finish to the season.