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Missouri State football notes: Bears should be 2-1, but they keep beating themselves

As strange as it might feel, the fall season for Missouri State is over after dropping its first three games under new head coach Bobby Petrino.

In both games against FCS No. 11 Central Arkansas, Missouri State showed it has the capability of finally turning things around but it just hasn't been able to get out of its own way.

The Bears turned the ball over six times Saturday night at Plaster Stadium in a 33-24 loss to Central Arkansas.

More:Missouri State football falls to No. 11 Central Arkansas after turnover-filled night

Here are some takeaways as we head into a lengthy hiatus before the Bears continue their season in February:

The quarterback competition is back on

The play of starting quarterback Jaden Johnson put Missouri State in an uncomfortable situation heading into a hiatus.