Joplin, Mo. - The Missouri Southern football program will open the 2023 season at home against #5 nationally ranked Northwest Missouri. Kickoff between the Lions and Bearcats is set for 7 PM on Thursday, August 31 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. 

Weekly Schedule
Football Press Conference presented by Moe's: Monday, August 28 at 12:00 PM, live on mososports YouTube channel | Head Coach Atiba Bradley, Wide Receiver Jaedon Stoshak, Defensive Lineman Solomona Fetuao
The Coach Atiba Bradley Show presented by Gusano's: Wednesday, August 30 at 6:00 PM, streamed at Gusano's Pizza in Joplin, 3929 E 7th Street, STE E or on radio at 101.7 The Vault
Game Day: Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 pm | MSSU vs. #5 Northwest Missouri | Gold Rush Game - Wear Gold

Game Information
Team Records: MSSU 0-0, 0-0 MIAA | #5 NWMSU 0-0, 0-0 MIAA
Date: Thursday, August 31
Kick-Off: 7:00 pm, CT
Location: Joplin, Mo.
Site: Fred G. Hughes Stadium  (7,000)
Series Record: NWMSU leads 29-4
Coaches: Atiba Bradley (8-15, overall/at MSSU) | Rich Wright (52-13 overall/at NWMSU) 

Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: 101-7 The Vault 101.7 FM; - Mike McClure, Play-by-Play, Scott Boudreaux, Color
Live Coverage: www.mssulions.com/coverage 
Lions on Facebook:  Facebook.com/mososports
Lions on Twitter: @mososports; @mosofootball
Lions on Instagram: @mososports

Last Year's Matchup: 
The contest between Missouri Southern and Northwest Missouri last season ended with a final score of 27-5 in favor of the Bearcats. Despite the final score, the Lions held their own in the first half, getting on the board first with a safety and trailing only 7-5 heading into halftime. Colton Winder led the defense with 8 tackles, including a tackle for loss. Luke Sampson completed 16 passes for 167 yards on the afternoon, 63 of those yards going to Jaedon Stoshak.