Missouri State defensive end Kellen Lindstrom out for season

SPRINGFIELD — Missouri State (2-5, 1-2 in CUSA) will be without local standout Kellen Lindstrom for the rest of the season, including Tuesday’s game against Sam Houston.Head coach Casey Woods confirmed the news to Springfield radio’s ESPN the Jock on Monday, Oct. 26.“He’s going to have a season-ending surgery coming up,” Woods said. “I hate that for him, but we’ve got to continue to fight.”Missouri State: Isaiah Myers leads college football in single-game receiving yardsMissouri State: 'List of injuries' growing entering game vs Sam HoustonThe Glendale alum has been a mainstay across the Bears’ defensive line this season. He has nine tackles, including one tackle for a loss. He missed the Kennesaw State game with an injury, but he did feature in the Bears’ latest game against Delaware. Lindstrom transferred to Missouri State this season after two years at Tennessee. At Glendale, he was an all-state player and one of the best in the Springfield area in 2023. Missouri State hosts Sam Houston at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Plaster Stadium. Liam Keating covers high school sports and Missouri State athletics for The Springfield News-Leader. Send stats or information to him at Lkeating@usatodayco.comThis article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Missouri State defensive end Kellen Lindstrom out for season