Shomari Lawrence News, Rumors, Updates - Missouri State Bears

Limited production in loss Lawrence logged 16 rushes for 57 yards during Thursday's 34-28 loss against Arkansas State.

Impact Lawrence led the Bears in rushing attempts but faced a tough defensive front that limited his efficiency on the ground. Despite the modest yardage total, he remained involved as a receiver and provided steady early-down production. Game script shifted Missouri State toward a pass-heavy approach in the second half, capping Lawrence's overall workload. He finished the season with 199 carries for 1,021 yards and seven touchdowns while reeling in 19 receptions for 118 yards across 13 games.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for TD Lawrence ran 13 times for 84 yards and a touchdown against La Tech on Saturday.

Impact Missouri State is a first-year FBS team, so even though it is 7-5 it will play in a bowl only if a spot needs to be filled. Lawrence is probably really hoping for that. He's 36 yards short of his first 1,000-yard season, and he started his college career as an FCS player.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Best game yet Lawrence ran 20 times for 173 yards and a score against KSU on Saturday.

Impact This is the third time in four games that Lawrence has gotten over 100 yards and scored a touchdown. However, he'll have to get over 100 yards again against Louisiana Tech next week to get over 1,000 yards on the season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

100 yards and a TD Lawrence ran 25 times for 109 yards against UTEP on Saturday.

Impact Given that he played at FIU the last two seasons, Lawrence probably figured he was in for a good day against UTEP. His numbers have definitely picked up in conference play, and he's rushed for over 100 yards with a touchdown in two of his last three games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for 48 yards Lawrence ran 13 times for 48 yards and had one catch for 11 yards against Liberty on Saturday.

Impact Lawrence was questionable for this one with an undisclosed issue, but he didn't end up missing any entire games with his injury. As such, while Lawrence didn't play well, it was encouraging that he was able to touch the ball 14 times.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ultimately suits up Saurday Lawrence (undisclosed) is playing Saturday against Liberty.

Impact Lawrence was initially listed as questionable, though the senior running back is active against the Flames.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Lawrence (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Liberty.

Impact It's a major blow for Missouri State, as Lawrence leads the team with 550 yards through eight games. With Lawrence sidelined, Ramon Green figures to handle an increased workload out of the backfield.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for two TDs Lawrence ran 14 times for 104 yards and two scores versus FIU on Wednesday.

Impact It's not surprising this was Lawrence's best game of the season. He spent the two prior campaigns with FIU and thus may have enjoyed a bit of revenge in this one. That being said, Lawrence has had over 100 total yards in each of his last two games now.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Over 100 total yards Lawrence ran 21 times for 97 yards and had two catches for 15 yards against NMSU on Wednesday. He also lost a fumble.

Impact This is Lawrence's first lost fumble, so that is kind of a fluke, but also he has 10 catches all season so the receiving yards aren't notable. The former FIU and South Dakota back is clearly the number-one guy, but he hasn't found his third home much more fruitful than the first two.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for 63 yards Lawrence ran 11 times for 63 yards versus MTSU on Wednesday.

Impact Lawrence is clearly the lead back for the Bears, but production is also middling. He hasn't had more than 17 carries in a game, and he's finished between 44 and 78 rushing yards in all six games this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Lawrence ran 16 times for 78 yards and a touchdown against WKU on Saturday.

Impact This is the most-instructive game to date for Lawrence. In non-conference play the Bears faced USC and SMU, but also an FCS team. Playing a conference opponent, Lawrence did reasonably well, and he's clearly the number-one back for the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Lawrence ran 16 times for 78 yards and a touchdown against WKU on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Lawrence ran eight times for 65 yards and a score Saturday against UT Martin.

Impact It's hard to get too excited about Lawrence doing this against an FCS team. Over the first three games of the season he averaged 3.4 yards per carry with zero touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for 49 yards Lawrence ran 17 times for 49 yards against Marshall on Saturday. He also caught three passes for 23 yards.

Impact Missouri State got its first win as an FBS program, but Lawrence didn't play a big role. Averaging 2.9 yards per carry against a Marshall team that got gutted by the transfer portal doesn't wow, and Lawrence is one of the Bears players who was an FBS guy last season. On the other hand, nobody has threatened Lawrence for carries just yet.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 49 yards Lawrence ran 17 times for 49 yards against Marshall on Saturday. He also caught three passes for 23 yards.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 50 yards Lawrence ran 12 times for 50 yards versus USC on Saturday.

Impact Lawrence transferred from FIU, but stayed in Conference USA. He gives Missouri State, new to FBS football, some experience at this level. Given the opposition here, the fact Lawrence did anything at all is at least slightly encouraging.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to the FCS Lawrence will transfer to FCS Missouri State, per the Springfield News-Leader.

Impact Lawrence will have one year of eligibility remaining with Missouri State after he spent two seasons at South Dakota and two seasons at Florida International. Lawrence has 1,500 rushing yards and nine touchdowns to his name along with 29 receptions for 260 yards and a score.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Lawrence will enter the transfer portal, according to his X account.

Impact Lawrence has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it makes sense he will give the transfer portal a go. That way, he can choose where his collegiate career will end, likely in 2025.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Lawrence ran eight times for 43 yards and a score against JSU on Saturday.

Impact This was Lawrence's first touchdown of the season. He's also yet to have double-digit touches, or over 50 yards, in a game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets involved again Lawrence had eight carries for 44 yards against SHSU on Tuesday.

Impact Lawrence has not been involved in the offense much this season. In fact, though he was active, the former South Dakota back did not have a touch in either of FIU's last two games.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

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