Meet The Missouri State Football Players Poised To Elevate The Bears

5 Missouri State Football Players Who Will Be New Starters in 2024

Meet the Missouri State football players poised to elevate the Bears

The Missouri State Bears are looking to build off a successful 2022 campaign, and they'll have several new faces in the starting lineup in 2024.

Here are five players who are expected to make an immediate impact for the Bears:

• Quarterback Jake Van Dyne: The redshirt sophomore is expected to take over the starting quarterback job after serving as a backup in 2022.


• Running back Jacardia Wright: The redshirt junior is a talented runner who averaged 6.5 yards per carry in 2022.


• Wide receiver Sean FitzSimmons: The redshirt junior is a big target who caught 25 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns in 2022.


• Tight end Tyler Stephens: The redshirt sophomore is a versatile player who can line up at tight end or wide receiver.


• Defensive end Kyriq McDonald: The redshirt sophomore is a disruptive pass rusher who had 4.5 sacks in 2022.

These players are all talented and have the potential to be impact players for the Bears in 2024. They will be key pieces in Missouri State's quest to win the Missouri Valley Football Conference championship.