SPRINGFIELD — It’s not cheap flying around the country playing college football.
Missouri State’s Board of Governors approved a new contract with Shorts Travel Management to oversee the football team’s air charter service for this season.
Missouri State is estimated to pay $669,750 for the team’s six road games this season.
The furthest trip for the Bears this season will be a round trip of over 2,500 miles to Miami, Florida. Missouri State will play FIU on Nov. 7.
Missouri State’s first game of the season will be a road trip to Texas A&M on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Liam Keating covers high school sports and Missouri State athletics for The Springfield News-Leader. Send stats or information to him at Lkeating@usatodayco.com
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