Skyler Locklear News, Rumors, Updates - Missouri State Bears

Hits the pine in loss Locklear went 12-for-24 for 89 yards and an interception but ran eight times for 76 yards against WKU on Thursday.

Impact Locklear broke off a 48-yard run that did most of his damage on the day. Henry Belin got some real playing time in this one as well, so it seems the Bears may be considering options under center.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD against SMU Locklear went 15-for-19 for 102 yards and a touchdown against SMU on Saturday.

Impact Henry Belin did get time under center as well, owing less to Locklear's day throwing the ball and more to the fact he was sacked six times. Right now there isn't a strong reason to think Locklear is losing his grip on the job heading into conference play.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Best game with Bears Locklear went 19-for-28 for 309 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception against Marshall on Saturday. He also ran eight times for 53 yards.

Impact The former UTEP QB definitely had his best game with Missouri State, and possibly the best game of his college career. While definitely an encouraging outing, next up is a trip to SMU, so temper expectations before Missouri State hits conference play.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Del Rio-Wilson, Marshall defense makes late save to blunt Missouri St. rally in 30-24 win

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson accounted for 249 yards and two touchdowns and Marshall held off Missouri State for a 30-24 win

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Efficient, but unremarkable Locklear went 17-for-20 for 258 yards and a touchdown against Lindenwood on Saturday.

Impact A UTEP transfer, Locklear was terrible in his first Missouri State start. However, he was visiting Texas A&M, so you could right that off. While Locklear was efficient in this game, 258 yards and one touchdown against an FCS team isn't exactly exciting.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Missouri State ground game churns out 48-14 win over FCS-member Lindenwood

Ramone Green ran for two touchdowns and Missouri State recorded six rushing touchdowns in a 48-14 win over FCS-member Lindenwood

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Horrendous first start for Mo State Locklear went 8-for-17 for 30 yards and lost a fumble against Texas A&M on Saturday.

Impact Yes, this was a trip to visit what is probably one of the top-10 teams in the nation, but even accounting for that this was a terrible game for Locklear. He managed to win the starting gig after transferring in from UTEP, but he was never able to hold onto the job at UTEP with any stability. He'll likely get to start against Lindenwood in Week 2, but that game is now one wherein he needs to impress.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wins QB battle Locklear has been named Missouri State's starting quarterback, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Locklear has won the Bears' starting quarterback job after transferring over from UTEP. In 2025 with the Miners, the quarterback tossed for 1,418 yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions on 55.5% completion with 396 yards and eight scores on the ground as well. He beats out Henry Belin, who's been dealing with a shoulder injury during fall camp.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Looks like starter without Belin Locklear looked like the Bears' starting quarterback without Henry Belin (shoulder) available in their recent scrimmage, Ryan Collingwood of the Springfield Daily Citizen reports.

Impact Missouri State's fall camp is underway, and during the Tigers' first scrimmage Saturday, Locklear logged their first-team snaps. Before then, it was public knowledge that Locklear and Henry Belin (shoulder) were in a competition to be the Tigers' starting quarterback, and it looks like that remains the case. It is also worth noting that Belin was limited in the scrimmage because of shoulder soreness, so while Locklear did show much of what he could do, their QB competition is still very much alive going into Week 1.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Missouri State Locklear has committed to Missouri State, Allen Trieu of 247Sports reports.

Impact Missouri State competed against Locklear during Week 12. The dual-threat quarterback logged 14 completed passes, 125 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns then. Ideally for the Bears, their 2026 season includes more of said Locklear. During 2025, he recorded 117 completed passes, 1,418 passing yards and a 13-11 TD-INT ratio. Locklear also logged eight rushing touchdowns, so 21 total last year.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to hit portal Locklear will enter the transfer portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Locklear started seven games in 2025 and appeared in nine, tossing for 1,418 yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while completing 55.2 percent of his passes. He also ran for 396 yards and eight scores. It was a rocky season for the redshirt junior in his second lap around the track at UTEP, but now, he'll look for another program with one year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

All over the place in finale Locklear went 22-for-40 for 338 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions against Delaware on Saturday.

Impact Imagine playing in a college football game, throwing four touchdowns, but still hurting your TD-to-INT ratio. It's understandable why the UTEP staff tried to move away from Locklear this offseason. The problem was it took a shot on Malachi Nelson, now locked in as an all-time recruiting bust. It's easy to assume the Miners will try to replace Locklear again this offseason.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds another rushing TD Locklear went 16-for-30 for 151 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against NMSU on Saturday. He also ran 10 times for 37 yards and a score.

Impact Locklear isn't the best passer, though he is better than Malachi Nelson, but he does bring a dynamic to the offense that helps it move. In what amounts to essential six games worth of action Nelson has rushed for 401 yards and eight touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TK King catches go-ahead touchdown for New Mexico State in Battle of I-10 win over UTEP, 34-31

TK King caught the go-ahead touchdown pass for New Mexico State to win the 102nd Battle of I-10 with 21 seconds left, 34-31 over UTEP on Saturday afternoon in the regular season fi...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for two TDs Locklear went 14-for-29 for 125 yards against Missouri State on Saturday. He also ran 16 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns.

Impact It's clear to see what Locklear brings to the UTEP offense over Malachi Nelson (other than the fact Nelson is bad at football). He's not the best passer, but over his last five games Locklear has rushed 77 times for 321 yards and seven scores.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Totals four TDs Locklear went 16-for-32 for 244 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against JSU on Saturday. He also ran 17 times for 82 yards and two scores.

Impact In this game you can see why Locklear took the QB job back, but also why UTEP wanted to look for another option. This is his second game with multiple passing and rushing scores. He's also completed 57.5 percent of his passes on the season with six turnovers in his last five games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Central to the run game Locklear went 14-for-29 for 160 yards and two touchdowns against Kennesaw State on Tuesday. He also ran the ball 23 times for 77 yards, but lost a fumble.

Impact The Miners really turned the offense over to Locklear in this one. While sacks count as rushing stats for quarterbacks, Locklear was sacked three times, which means he ran the ball 20 times. Of course, he didn't necessarily run the ball well, and he completed under half of his pass attempts.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Totals four TDs Locklear went 21-for-26 for 236 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against Sam Houston on Wednesday. He also ran 13 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns.

Impact This may make you wonder why it took so long for the UTEP staff to turn from Malachi Nelson back to Locklear. However, a grain of salt or two is necessary. It appears that Sam Houston is the worst FBS team this season, so Locklear really just took care of business as opposed to impressing.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skyler Locklear throws for 2 TDs and runs for 2 scores as UTEP beats Sam Houston 35-17

Skyler Locklear threw for two touchdowns and ran for two scores to help UTEP beat Sam Houston 35-17

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles in first start Locklear was 9-for-17 passing for 90 yards and two interceptions during Wednesday's 19-8 loss to Liberty. He also had eight rushes for 58 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Though Locklear made his first start of the season against Liberty on Wednesday, the game turned out to be one he will likely want to forget. The 5-foot-11 quarterback struggled to get things going against the Flames, totaling just 90 yards through the air while throwing a pair on interceptions without a touchdown. He did manage to find the end zone on the ground, however, crossing the goal line on a 13-yard scamper in the fourth quarter to bring UTEP to within 11. Locklear looks set to continue to compete with fellow signal caller Malachi Nelson for the starting job, with his next opportunity coming against Sam Houston State next Wednesday.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD, INT in relief Locklear went 4-for-6 for 74 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against La Tech on Saturday.

Impact UTEP's staff finally had enough for Malachi Nelson, who threw four picks in this game. The Miners have a bye coming up, but unless people are trying to get themselves fired Locklear will be the starter in Week 7.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD, INT in relief Locklear went 4-for-6 for 74 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against La Tech on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana Tech forces 5 INTs, return 2 for touchdowns to beat UTEP 30-11

Blake Baker throws a touchdown pass to Marques Singleton Jr., leading Louisiana Tech to a 30-11 victory over UTEP on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Beginning season as backup Locklear will begin the 2025 season as the primary backup as fellow quarterback Malachi Nelson has been named the starter for the team's season opener against Utah State, per Pete...

Impact The move comes as a bit of a surprise as Locklear was expected to earn the starting job heading into the 2025 season. The 5-foot-11 quarterback previously appeared in 10 games for the Miners in 2024, throwing for 1,583 yards and 10 touchdowns to six interceptions along with 237 yards and a pair of scores on the ground. Locklear is expected to serve as the primary backup at least to start the season behind Nelson.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Del Rio-Wilson, Marshall defense makes late save to blunt Missouri St. rally in 30-24 win

Missouri State ground game churns out 48-14 win over FCS-member Lindenwood

TK King catches go-ahead touchdown for New Mexico State in Battle of I-10 win over UTEP, 34-31

Skyler Locklear throws for 2 TDs and runs for 2 scores as UTEP beats Sam Houston 35-17

Louisiana Tech forces 5 INTs, return 2 for touchdowns to beat UTEP 30-11