Missouri State to Conference USA: Art Hains, Wyatt Wheeler break down Bears move to FBS

Missouri State recently announced it's leaving the Missouri Valley Conference for Conference USA as a full member beginning in the 2025-16 athletics season.

Such a move brings many different storylines including Missouri State's investment into football, the financials of a move, what it means for the basketball programs and what the future of the Missouri Valley Conference will look like.

Beloved Missouri State play-by-play announcer Art Hains and News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler sat down to discuss Missouri State's upcoming move. They discuss why the move makes sense, how it will change the athletics program and how competitive the Bears will be once they join the league.

Wyatt Wheeler and Art Hains break down Missouri State's move to Conference USA

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