Covering Missouri Valley Conference Basketball, MVFC Football, and other mid-major college sports.

Missouri Valley Conference Beat is a blog dedicated to the Missouri Valley Conference, Missouri Valley Football Conference, mid-major basketball and FCS football. I am a Northern Iowa alum who loves small school DI sports. Enjoy my ramblings about all things mid-major, with a focus on the Missouri Valley, below.
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Week 7 MVFC Rundown and Playoff Projections
A look back at week 7 of the fall 2021 MVFC season. Also, week 7 playoff projections and a look at other big FCS games from last week.
Week 7 MVFC Primer and Power Rankings
A preview for week 7 in the MVFC, a quick look at other big games this week in the FCS, and my first league power rankings of the year.
MVFC Week 6 Recap
Recap of a crazy week six in the 2021 fall MVFC season.
Belmont & MVC Expansion (Murray State)
My thoughts on the Valley's outstanding choice to add Belmont and why I think Murray State should be next.
MVFC Week 5 Primer
A preview for week 5 action in the MVFC, fall 2021.
Missouri Valley Football Week 4 Recap
A recap of week four action in the MVFC in the fall of 2021.
Week 3 MVFC Recap
It was another fabulous week in the Valley. See my recap of week 3 in the MVFC here.
MVFC Week 3 Primer
Get prepped for week 3 of the 2021 fall MVFC season. We have all you need to know right here!
Week 2 MVFC Recap
Recap of week two of the fall 2021 MVFC football season.
MVFC Week 2 Primer
All eleven MVFC teams are in action this week. Below you’ll find a preview of each matchup and my prediction for the game. I am 10/10...
Tidbits: On Loyola, MSU Women, the Transfer Portal and UNI’s Roller Coaster Day
I miss last week. It was so full of excitement and hope. Loyola had a favorable draw in the Sweet 16, and the MSU women were on their way...
Tidbits: LUC, DU, MVC Ladies, MVC Overachievers, Mid-Major Underachievers & The Famous Jeff Jackson
On July 1, the Missouri Valley will have a new commissioner in Jeff Jackson who is currently the executive associate commissioner of the...
MVFC Football Week 6 Power Rankings
Kudos to Missouri State who are now 3-1 in the league after another road victory, their third of the season. They’ve picked on three of...
MVFC Football Week 5 Power Rankings
As we reach the (almost) midway point of the MVFC season, we are likely down to four possible playoff teams. Illinois State is 0-3, South...
TidBits: Loyola, Drake, Indy St, Women’s Hoops and the Mid Major NIT
The Valley is a multi-bid league for the first time since 2016! Drake got the very last at-large spot in the field to join automatic...
Arch Madness Post Mortem & What’s Next for the Valley?
The 2021 edition of Arch Madness has come and gone, and it was probably the most unique edition of the event in its 31-year history....




















