| Scoring | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
| Southwest Missouri | 14 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 44 |
| Truman | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 13 |
| Attendance: 15, 097 | |||||
Truman suffered its second loss of the season and second loss in as many years to the Bears of Southwest Missouri State University.
The Division 1-AA team jumped out to an early lead on a 13-yard pass and a 4-yard run to take a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
In the second stanza, the Bulldogs managed their first points of the game on a 7-yard run by Bret Yoder, but not before a 26-yard TD run by SMSU. Southwest continued its domination by adding a field goal and another score before the end of the half.
After intermission, SMSU extended its lead to 37 with a TD and two field goals of 52- and 57-yards. Truman added a touchdown on a 13-yard run by Deric Johnson to end the game.
| Statistical Summary | Southwest Mo. | Truman |
| First Downs | 19 | 23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 38 |
| Rushing Yards | 189 | 171 |
| Passes/Attempts | 19/23 | 12/30 |
| Passing Yards | 262 | 134 |
| Punts/Average | 5/45.4 | 7/37.0 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1/1 | 3/2 |
| Penalties/Yards | 11/109 | 1/15 |
Game Summary
SMSU-Jason Cannon 13-yard pass from Jeremy Hoog (Wayne Boyer PAT).
SMSU-Michael Cosey 4-yard run (Boyer PAT).
SMSU-Cosey 26-yard run (Boyer PAT).
Truman-Bret Yoder 7-yard run (Kyle Fischer PAT).
SMSU-Boyer 43-yard field goal.
SMSU-Montoi Dixon 2-yard pass from Hoog (Boyer PAT).
SMSU-Boyer 52-yard field goal.
SMSU-Royce Roberson 5-yard run (Boyer PAT).
SMSU-Boyer 57-yard field goal.
Truman-Deric Johnson 13-yard run (pass failed).
Coaches' Players of the Week
Offensive Back: Jarrett Anderson
Offensive Scout Team: Russell McDaniels
Offensive Lineman: Mark Irby
Receiver: Chris Bray
Defensive Back: Tommy Hernandez
Defensive Scout Team: John Brooks
Defensive Lineman: Craig Hudson
Linebacker: Jason Rollison
Special Teams: Marion Smith
Big Hit: Kelly Taylor
Special Effort: Nate Minnis