Step inside Missouri State Bears football with new head coach Casey Woods as he breaks down the whirlwind first three weeks of reshaping the program. From retaining key pieces to navigating the transfer portal and assembling a roster built for today’s college football landscape, Woods lays out how the foundation is being set—fast.

The conversation opens up beyond the scoreboard, touching on game-day decision-making, facility upgrades, and the behind-the-scenes progress that matters to players and recruits alike. Coach Woods also shares his candid take on NIL and the transfer portal, calling for a federal framework to bring consistency and protect athletes. It’s an honest, forward-looking conversation with a coach focused on winning the right way while pushing the sport toward a more sustainable future.

Step inside Missouri State Bears football with new head coach Casey Woods as he breaks down the whirlwind first three weeks of reshaping the program. From retaining key pieces to navigating the transfer portal and assembling a roster built for today&rsquo;s college football landscape, Woods lays out how the foundation is being set&mdash;fast.
The conversation opens up beyond the scoreboard, touching on game-day decision-making, facility upgrades, and the behind-the-scenes progress that matters to players and recruits alike. Coach Woods also shares his candid take on NIL and the transfer portal, calling for a federal framework to bring consistency and protect athletes. It&rsquo;s an honest, forward-looking conversation with a coach focused on winning the right way while pushing the sport toward a more sustainable future.

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Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.