JACOB CLARK NEWS

Louisiana Tech and Missouri State combine for 34 points in 4th, Bulldogs come out on top 42-30

Quarterback Trey Kukuk leads Louisiana Tech to a 42-30 victory over Missouri State in a Conference USA regular-season finale

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Throws two TDs, INT Clark went 17-for-31 for 294 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against La Tech on Saturday.

Impact At 7-5, the Bears will be able to play in a bowl if a spot is available, as it was an FCS team last season. Clark came up with the program, and while he was a little loosey-goosey at times, he ended up with 24 passing touchdowns against 11 picks in 11 games. While Clark is a senior, he should have COVID-related eligibility left if he opts to use it.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another big day, but in a loss Clark went 23-for-32 for 344 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions against KSU on Saturday.

Impact This is Clark's second game in a row over 330 passing yards with at least three touchdowns. The only issue this time, of course, was the turnovers. Those proved costly in a 41-34 loss, but you can't really say Clark was the issue in this one. He didn't give up 41 points, after all.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Best game of season Clark went 30-for-39 for 330 yards and four touchdowns against UTEP on Saturday.

Impact The Miners are a bad team, but this is still impressive. Moving from the FCS to the FBS hasn't hindered Clark much, especially at the lowers level. While Clark has thrown eight picks against 19 touchdowns, he threw two touchdowns with five picks in games against USC and SMU.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Clark's 4 TD passes lead Missouri State to fifth straight win, 38-24 over UTEP

Jacob Clark threw a season-high four touchdown passes and Missouri State defeated UTEP 38-24

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Totals three TDs Clark went 20-for-33 for 286 yards and two touchdowns against Liberty on Saturday. He also plunged into the end zone for a rushing TD.

Impact Missouri State won 21-17, so you can do the math and realize Clark was responsible for the team's win. Since missing one game with injury, in his last three outings Clark has totaled eight touchdowns with only two turnovers.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Clark-to-Gardner in last minute rallies Missouri State past Liberty 21-17

Jacob Clark threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Tristian Gardner with 27 seconds to play to lift Missouri State to a 21-17 win over Liberty

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Throws two TDs Clark went 16-for-27 for 163 yards and two touchdowns and ran 10 times for 35 yards against FIU on Wednesday.

Impact Clark missed time with injury, and then in Missouri State's last game he struggled in his return, throwing two picks (with three TDs, to be fair) and doing no damage with his legs. This was more encouraging, and the Bears are now one win away from bowl eligibility in their first season as an FBS team.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Shomari Lawrence rushes for 104 yards, 2 TDs against former team and Missouri State beats FIU 28-21

Jacob Clark threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns, Shomari Lawrence rushed for 104 yards and two scores against his former team, and Missouri State beat Florida International 28-2...

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Three TDs, two INTs in return Clark went 28-for-44 for 283 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions against NMSU on Wednesday.

Impact Clark also took four sacks and didn't attempt to run the ball, which may be related to the fact he missed Missouri State's last game with a knee injury. It wasn't his best game, but the Bears got the win and he made it through seemingly unscathed.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ronnel Johnson scores go-ahead TD in overtime and Missouri State beats New Mexico State 24-17

Jacob Clark found Ronnel Johnson in the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown on the first possession of overtime and Dylan Dixson ended the game with an interception to give Missouri St...

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Expected to return vs. Aggies Clark (knee) will play against New Mexico State on Tuesday night barring any setbacks in pre-game warm-ups, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Clark missed Week 7 against Middle Tennessee State, but appears slated to return after the Bears' bye week. The starting quarterback has thrown for 1,195 yards, eight touchdowns and six interceptions on 65.2 percent completion across five games. This move will send Deuce Bailey back to the bench.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return after bye Head coach Ryan Beard indicated that Clark (knee) is aiming to make his return to action against New Mexico State in two weeks, per Ryan W. Collingwood of the Springfield Daily Cit...

Impact Clark was previously held out of Missouri State's last game against Middle Tennessee State due to a knee injury but will be hoping to use the team's upcoming bye to prepare himself for New Mexico State. The 6-foot-5 quarterback had thrown for 1,195 yards and eight touchdowns to six interceptions to go along with a pair of rushing scores through five games prior to his injury. His status will be worth monitoring throughout the next week leading into the Wednesday matchup on October 22.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Clark (knee) is not starting against UTEP on Wednesday, per the ESPN broadcast.

Impact Clark was a game-time call due to a knee problem, but in the end, Deuce Bailey will get the first start of his career. That doesn't rule Clark out from seeing time, but at this point, it'll depend on the flow of the game on whether he sees action. Clark has completed 65.2 percent of his passes while posting a 8:6 TD:INT in five appearances in 2025.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Clark (knee) is suited up and partaking in warmups ahead of Missouri State's clash with Middle Tennessee, per Ryan W. Collingwood of the Springfield Daily Citizen.

Impact Clark was deemed officially questionable, but the fact that he's partaking in warmups is a great sign that he's trending towards starting. If he doesn't play, expect Deuce Bailey to start in his absence.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Wednesday Clark (knee) is questionable for Missouri State's tilt with Middle Tennessee.

Impact The gunslinger was deemed day-to-day with a knee ailment, and the Conference USA injury report won't clarify his status. Clark could be in line to miss his first game of the season after getting knocked out of the contest against Western Kentucky, in which case Deuce Bailey figures to draw the start.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Status day-to-day Clark (knee) is day-to-day before Wednesday's game at Middle Tennessee State, according to Ryan Collingwood of the Springfield Daily Citizen.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Clark's injured knee is why his updated status became day-to-day. Fortunately for the quarterback, he may be available during Missouri State's upcoming game. If not, the expectation is that Deuce Bailey becomes MSU's starting QB.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury Clark went 8-for-15 for 143 yards and ran three times for 16 yards against WKU on Saturday. However, he also left the game with an injury and did not return.

Impact While the exact nature of this injury is not known, reporters at the game on social media showed photos of Clark on crutches after his injury. The job will be his once he can return, but until then Deuce Bailey will be the QB.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury Clark went 8-for-15 for 143 yards and ran three times for 16 yards against WKU on Saturday. However, he also left the game with an injury and did not return.

Impact While the exact nature of this injury is not known, reporters at the game on social media showed photos of Clark on crutches after his injury. The job will be his once he can return, but until then Deuce Bailey will be the QB.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Massive game against FCS team Clark went 20-for-28 for 271 yards and three touchdowns against UT-Martin. He also ran seven times for 22 yards and two scores.

Impact Clark was perhaps taking out his frustrations from his performance against SMU last week. While this was against an FCS team, it's still impressive, and encouraging, to see him notch five touchdowns and zero turnovers in a game.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Clark accounts for 5 TDs to help Missouri State rout UT Martin 42-10

Jacob Clark throws three touchdown passes and runs for two scores, leading Missouri State to a 42-10 victory over UT Martin on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

SMU rebounds from 2OT loss to Baylor, beats Missouri St. 28-10 in Bears' 1st home game at FBS level

Kevin Jennings threw for 281 yards and a touchdown as SMU rallied to a 28-10 win over Missouri State

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Missouri State wins first game as FBS program by beating Marshall 21-20

Jacob Clark threw for three touchdowns and 359 yards and led a late drive to send Missouri State past Marshall 21-20 giving the Bears their first win as an FBS program

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Throws three TDs, INT Clark went 21-for-31 for 359 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception against Marshall on Saturday. He also ran 15 times for 30 yards.

Impact Congratulations to Clark, who led Missouri State to its first win as an FBS program. He was the Bears' quarterback last season, and he delivered in a big way against an FBS team. Last week against USC was tough, understandably, but Clark did not look in over his head at all in this one.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Throws three TDs, INT Clark went 21-for-31 for 359 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception against Marshall on Saturday. He also ran 15 times for 30 yards.

Impact Congratulations to Clark, who led Missouri State to its first win as an FBS program. He was the Bears' quarterback last season, and he delivered in a big way against an FBS team. Last week against USC was tough, understandably, but Clark did not look in over his head at all in this one.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE