FCS

Bears Drop Barn Burner to UTM in Playoff Opener

In a game that featured eight lead changes, it seemed only fitting that the "Cardiac Bears" of Missouri State had the ball in game's deciding moments, driving into UT Martin territory for the potential go-ahead score. But a late turnover sealed Missouri State's fate in a 32-31 loss to UT Martin here Saturday in the opening round of the NCAA FCS Playoffs at Plaster Stadium.