CINCINNATI - Missouri State University and University of Cincinnati have finalized a football game contract for the 2027 season, the schools announced Wednesday (Nov. 6).

The Bears will visit historic Carson Field at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2027. The game at the 38,088-seat facility will mark the first-ever football meeting between the two programs.

Missouri State will officially join Conference USA as an FBS member on July 1, 2025. 

The Bears have previously announced a number of non-conference game dates for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 seasons. For a complete list of finalized non-conference games for future seasons, visit Missouri State's Future Schedules page.

Conference USA has not yet announced conference game dates and opponents for 2025 and beyond.