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Missouri State football is starting to hold itself to a higher standard, as a top 5 team should

CONWAY, Ark. — Even after a win to kick off the season, there's a different feeling around Missouri State football than there might have been over the last two seasons when the program was winning games and qualifying for the postseason.

There was no rowdy celebration. Sure, the Bears went crazy when Montrae Braswell returned a kick 98 yards for a touchdown and smiles were still on their faces.

Still, after a 27-14 win at Central Arkansas to kick off the 2022 season, there was an unsatisfied feeling that how they performed wasn't quite up to the standard the No.