“The heart of America is here in this town. Today, I think the heart of soccer is right here in Kansas City.” I spoke with MLS commissioner Don Garber today. Kansas City is the hub of world football today: usatoday.com/story/sports/so…

“Tonight was the best game that we’ve played as a team.” Casey Woods calls Missouri State a 'fighting football team'. Inside the Bears' big win against Sam Houston: news-leader.com/story/sports…

Casey Woods speaks after Missouri State's 'much needed win' vs Sam Houston on Tuesday: news-leader.com/videos/sport…

FINAL: Missouri State 24-3 Sam Houston It wasn't the prettiest, but boy was it gutsy. Much better performance from the defense and special teams. Offense utilizes its star players to make winning plays. Missouri State goes to 3-5, 2-2 in CUSA.

Sam Houston on 0-for-10 on 4th downs this year. Bears going to get a much-needed win

I know this is a 'no shit' comment... But, Missouri State looks its best when playing ahead. Henry Belin has looked so comfortably playing ahead against Sam Houston and Kennesaw

Touchdown! Bears ice the game! Connor Lair takes the direct snap and scores from 4-yards away. Q5 3:45: Missouri State 24-3 Sam Houston

Sam Houston fumbles on the punt return. MSU's Martavis Blackmon recovers the fumble. Bears ball at SH's 7-yard line. Huge momentum play Q4 6:58: Missouri State 17-3 Sam Houston

Connor Lair's block on the play was dirty 🔥

Touchdown! Wow! Belin to Robinson on 4th down! 37-yard passing score. What a play. Q4 14:52: Missouri State 17-3 Sam Houston

End Q3: Missouri State 10, Sam Houston 3 Not much going on to be fair. Bears ball at SH 37-yard line. Need points on this drive.

Photos! Missouri State vs Sam Houston: news-leader.com/picture-gall…

Wide receiver screen on 3rd down. Bears punt.

Henry Belin has wheels. Picks up first down on 15 yard rush.

The second half is underway. news-leader.com/story/sports…

Halftime stats!

Halftime: Missouri State 10-3 Sam Houston This game has been a slog. Myers' touchdown and Obeid's field goal have the Bears on top. news-leader.com/story/sports…

57-yard FG for Sam Houston is no good. Kpassou tries to return the kick. MSU ball at its own 30-yard line with 7 seconds left.

Call is upheld. Ford is ejected. Ford will miss the remainder of this game and the first half of the next game.

Play being reviewed for targeting by Christian Ford. This would be Ford's second targeting call this year, flagged against Marshall for it. Personal foul calls have just destroyed MSU this season.

Q2 4:58: Missouri State 10-3 Sam Houston More: news-leader.com/story/sports…