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Mizzou FootballTop story

No. 18 Mizzou hosts No. 7 Texas at 11 a.m. in a game with playoff stakes

If you're headed to Faurot Field, or watching on ESPN, today's game is a big one.

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Missouri leads on offense and turnovers; Texas allows fewer points

358.4Offense, yards per game425.3
30.8Points scored per game31.5
17.1Points allowed per game18.4
−3Turnover margin8

Source: KY3

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Mizzou FootballMizzou quarterback Austin Simmons re-signs for 2027 with an NFL Draft optionIf you were wondering about next year's Tigers: Austin Simmons has re-signed with Mizzou for the 2027 season. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported it Friday, and KCTV says Mizzou announced it the same day. Thamel reports the contract still allows Simmons to explore the NFL Draft, and ABC17 says the deal reportedly has an out if he turns pro.Today’s editionRead Mizzou FootballTexas visits Mizzou at 11 a.m. Saturday in a game that could shape the playoff raceIf you're headed to Faurot Field, set an alarm. Missouri hosts Texas at 11 a.m. Saturday, and both teams are 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC. KRCG says it would be the 24th straight sellout.Friday’s editionRead Mizzou WrestlingMizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith will retire after this season, and Kendric Maple will take overIf you bleed black and gold, this one's big. Brian Smith, who's entering his 29th year as Mizzou's head wrestling coach, announced Wednesday that he'll retire when this season ends. Associate head coach Kendric Maple will take over beginning in 2027-28, and Tiger Athletics won't run a national search.Thursday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballMizzou opens Texas week with no new names on its availability report, while Texas lists nineIf you're headed to Faurot Field Saturday, the news is good. Mizzou's first SEC availability report of the week added no new names, the second straight game week the Tigers have opened with no concerns beyond players previously ruled out for the year. Kickoff against Texas is 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.Thursday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballNo. 10 Texas comes to Columbia Saturday for a game with playoff stakesIf you're planning your Saturday around Mizzou, No. 10 Texas rolls into Columbia with College Football Playoff implications on both sides. Both teams are 6-2. The Tigers are fresh off a 34-10 win over Arkansas, and they're the slimmest underdog they've been all season.Wednesday’s editionRead Mizzou BasketballJason Crowe Jr. scores 23 as Mizzou opens its season with a 111-50 winIf you missed it, Mizzou men's basketball opened its season Tuesday night by beating Cleveland State 111-50. The 61-point margin is the largest ever in a season opener in program history. Freshman Jason Crowe Jr. led all scorers in his college debut, and the Tigers led 56-18 at halftime.Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • I-70If you drive west of Columbia, a traffic shift is expected to start Tuesday on westbound I-70, with lanes narrowed to ten feet and speeds cut to 55 mph.

    If you drive west of Columbia, a traffic shift is expected to start Tuesday on westbound I-70, with lanes narrowed to ten feet and speeds cut to 55 mph. Westbound access to Route BB/Rocheport and from U.S. Route 40/Midway will be restricted, so plan an alternate route next week.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Central Mo Info

  • Mizzou budgetUniversity of Missouri President Mun Choi faced questions from faculty Wednesday after an email said the university will look to "identify opportunities to reduce FY27 expenditures and prepare for anticipated reductions in the FY28 core budget."

    University of Missouri President Mun Choi faced questions from faculty Wednesday after an email said the university will look to "identify opportunities to reduce FY27 expenditures and prepare for anticipated reductions in the FY28 core budget."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Columbia Missourian

  • School gradesThe Columbia Board of Education will give a presentation on the state's new A-F district grading system at its meeting Monday.

    The Columbia Board of Education will give a presentation on the state's new A-F district grading system at its meeting Monday. On the 100-point scale, an A is 89% and higher and an F is below 50%.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ABC17NEWS

  • Opportunity ZonesThe U.S. Treasury Department approved Missouri's designation of 131 census tracts as Opportunity Zones, where developers are eligible for special federal tax breaks.

    The U.S. Treasury Department approved Missouri's designation of 131 census tracts as Opportunity Zones, where developers are eligible for special federal tax breaks. ABC17 reports 14 eligible areas in Boone County, with tracts across north and east Columbia. Investors can reinvest capital gains into Qualified Opportunity Funds within 180 days to finance projects there.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KOMU 8, ABC17NEWS

  • HousingThe Columbia Housing Authority is moving forward with a roughly $14 million redevelopment near downtown that will renovate or replace 25 affordable apartments at Providence Walkway.

    The Columbia Housing Authority is moving forward with a roughly $14 million redevelopment near downtown that will renovate or replace 25 affordable apartments at Providence Walkway. Residents will be temporarily relocated during construction and helped with moving expenses.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KXEO

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From KOMU 8, Muddy River Sports and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. KOMU 82 hours ago

    Forecast: Chilly morning but lots of sunshine for your Mizzou Gameday

    A chilly morning today paired with lots of sunshine!

  2. Muddy River Sports3 hours ago

    Record-setting day ends with Monroe City girls finishing fourth at state cross country championships

    COLUMBIA, Mo. — A record-setting day for the Monroe City cross country program means a celebration is in store. The Monroe City girls cross country team captured the first state trophy in program history Friday, finishing fourth as a team in the Class 2 state championships at the Gans Creek Course. The Panthers placed two

  3. ABC17NEWS5 hours ago

    Traffic and parking updates ahead of a chilly Mizzou home game

    Football fans heading to the 11 a.m. kickoff between No. 18 Missouri and No. 7 Texas at Memorial Stadium on Saturday must be aware of game parking and traffic impacts. Permit and tailgate lots will be open at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.

  4. ABC17NEWS6 hours ago

    Tracking a chilly morning and cool weather by kickoff for Mizzou

    TODAY: I'm tracking temperatures below freezing to start the day, which is why an area-wide freeze warning is in effect until 8 A.M. Mid- to upper-level clouds will be present through the day as winds shift into the southwest at 3-6 mph, but sunshine will still be able to break through those clouds, helping temperatures

  5. Columbia Daily Tribune7 hours ago

    How to watch Missouri football vs Texas. TV channel, kickoff, streaming

    Here is the TV channel, kickoff time and streaming options for Missouri football’s game Saturday against Texas.

  6. Columbia Daily Tribune7 hours ago

    Missouri football vs Texas score, live updates from telling CFP fight

    Mizzou football is taking on Texas in a game that has significant College Football Playoff stakes. Get live updates from the crucial game in CoMo here.

  7. Jefferson City News Tribune8 hours ago

    No. 18 Missouri hosts No. 7 Texas in key SEC contest

    COLUMBIA — The calendar has flipped to November, and the Missouri Tigers still have all their goals in front of them. But for the Tigers to accomplish those goals, today’s game against the No. 7 Texas Longhorns is almost certainly a must-win scenario. No. 18 Missouri will host the Longhorns at 11 a.m. today at Faurot Field (ESPN).

  8. Jefferson City News Tribune8 hours ago

    Crull brothers earn Class 4 cross country state medals for Capital City

    COLUMBIA — It’s something that twin brothers Landon and Brayden Crull never thought would happen, but it did Friday as both earned their first all-state medals after finishing in the top 30 of the Class 4 boys cross country championships. Landon finished 20th with a time of 15:59.2, while Brayden crossed the line in 24th with a time of 16:02.6.

  9. Jefferson City News Tribune8 hours ago

    Helias finishes with three medalists in Class 3 state cross country championships

    COLUMBIA — A trio of senior Helias cross country runners earned all-state honors in their final high school race Friday. Paige Loethen finished 11th for the Lady Crusaders, Ryan Beul finished 13th and Daniel Morris finished 16th for the Crusaders.

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Daily Columbiato me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Mizzou hosts Texas at 11 a.m. with playoff hopes on the line

Plus, I-70 westbound traffic shifts Tuesday and Columbia's school board gets a look at state A-F grades.

The TLDR

  1. Mizzou hosts Texas at 11 a.m. on ESPN with CFP hopes at stake
  2. Quarterback Austin Simmons re-signs with Mizzou for 2027
  3. Westbound I-70 traffic shifts west of Columbia on Tuesday
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