What was supposed to be a game that didn't tell us much about the Bears started in disaster.
But then it got better, so we're all good... maybe.
Missouri State was down 10-0 early after a pair of disastrous plays — one being a mental mistake, one being a referee error.
But Missouri State went on to blow out the Division II Lincoln Blue Tigers 52-24 like they were supposed to do.
We'll know where the Bears are at by the end of next week's game against Northern Arizona.
Here is what we learned from Missouri State's first win of the season.