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Moderate showing in loss BlackStrain (undisclosed) gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 40 yards during Saturday's 41-34 loss against Kennesaw State.

Impact BlackStrain was previously listed as questionable for Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, but he was able to suit up against Kennesaw State. The 6-foot-2 receiver had a decent day against the Owls, catching two passes for 40 yards on the day. He will hope for a good performance in Missouri State's regular season finale against Louisiana Tech on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday BlackStrain (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Kennesaw State.

Impact BlackStrain's status for Saturday's game is up in the air just an hour before kickoff as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He caught 17 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown this season, carving out a decent role in the Bears' offense.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the end zone BlackStrain caught three passes for 47 yards and a touchdown against UT Martin on Saturday.

Impact BlackStrain missed the first two games of the season with a thumb injury. He has had at least 40 yards in each of the two outings he has played in, but 47 yards and a score against an FCS team isn't terribly remarkable.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in debut BlackStrain (thumb) caught two passes for 40 yards during Missouri State's loss versus SMU on Saturday.

Impact BlackStrain had a solid outing in his season debut after having been sidelined for the first two weeks of the campaign with a thumb injury. He will look to build off this strong performance and keep producing during the team's Week 4 matchup versus UT Martin.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in debut BlackStrain (thumb) caught two passes for 40 yards during Missouri State's loss versus SMU on Saturday.

Impact BlackStrain had a solid outing in his season debut after having been sidelined for the first two weeks of the campaign with a thumb injury. He will look to build off this strong performance and keep producing during the team's Week 4 matchup versus UT Martin.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with thumb injury BlackStrain is currently sidelined with a thumb injury, Wyatt D. Wheeler of the Springfield News-Leader reports.

Impact BlackStrain's thumb injury looks like it will cause him to sit out Missouri State's first game of FBS football. Having proven himself with 368 receiving yards and three touchdowns with the 2024 Bears, he will be a big loss for a new team trying to make an immediate impact.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE