The Cowboys got their season started with a win, but it wasn’t quite the comfortable drumming of an FCS opponent most expected to see. There were built-in caveats — like the Pokes missing six starters including QB1 Spencer Sanders — but there were also a few head-scratching issues come to light that could be reason for concern moving forward.
Let’s look at the best and the worst from the Cowboys’ survival of Missouri State.
Best Start: Shane and Tay
It seems like weeks ago now, but sophomore quarterback Shane Illingworth and senior wideout Tay Martin were clicking early and often on Saturday night.