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Missouri State University’s football program has already earned six wins in its first FBS season, meeting the standard for postseason eligibility. Rep. Eric Burlison is urging the NCAA to grant the Bears a waiver so these student-athletes can compete in a bowl game they have earned. Read the full letter below.
November 14, 2025
Dear President Baker and Members of the NCAA Board of Governors,
I write in strong support of Missouri State University’s request for a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) postseason waiver.
Led by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Democrats are poised to shut down the federal government in the coming days, refusing to pass a seven-week stopgap funding bill to the Senate unless Republicans agree to a $1.4 trillion wish list.
“When people stop talking, really bad stuff starts.”
JOPLIN, MO – Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) will host a Manufacturing Tour and Debriefing on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Missouri Southern State University’s Ron Richard Athletic Center (Building 42). Members of the media are invited to attend a lunch and debriefing session, followed by media availability for interviews.
The event will highlight ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing, promote pro-growth policies, and gather insights from industry leaders and stakeholders across Missouri’s 7th Congressional District.
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