Who would have thought that after a remarkable season, Missouri State would be out there searching for a new head coach? Ryan Beard led Missouri State to a 7-5 run with their first six wins against FBS opponents since 1990. And now Beard is all set to take the reins at Coastal Carolina despite the Bears’ $10 million push.

“Sources: Missouri State coach Ryan Beard will be the next head coach at Coastal Carolina, as the sides have completed a deal. He went 7-5 at Missouri State this season,” ESPN analyst Pete Thamel said on X. “CBS first reported the hire.”

Losing Ryan Beard is a big blow for Missouri State, as he is the one who guided Missouri State from FCS to FBS, going 19-16 overall. The Bears entered the FBS division this fall, and after that, they won 7 games, getting an invitation t

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