By the end of Thursday night, Missouri State should have its first win of the year as the Bears open the season against Lincoln University.
Who?
That's right, Lincoln University — a big, bad Division II team from Jefferson City.
The Blue Tigers are coming off a season-opening 10-7 win over Lane — a Division II school that participates in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Still, Missouri State head coach Dave Steckel and his squad are approaching the team from up north as if they were Oklahoma State.
I Googled the Lincoln University football program so you didn't have to.