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Texas rallies past Mizzou 34-20 after a disputed replay call in Columbia

Texas rallied past Missouri 34-20 on Saturday in Columbia. The Longhorns (7-2, 4-2 SEC) were tied 20-20 after three quarters, then scored 14 unanswered in the fourth.

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Manning's 297 yards and five reviews shaped the game

297
passing yards for Arch Manning, with three touchdowns
5
video reviews that all went against the Tigers
75
yards on Naeshaun Montgomery's touchdown catch
14
unanswered fourth-quarter points for Texas

Sources: KRCG, USA TODAY

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SchoolsColumbia's school board will consider a $260 million bond issue for the April ballot on MondayIf you care about Columbia's school buildings, Monday matters. The Columbia School Board will consider Monday whether a $260 million bond issue goes on the April ballot. It would help fund the first five years of Columbia Public Schools' 10-year facilities plan.Today’s editionRead Mizzou FootballNo. 18 Mizzou hosts No. 7 Texas at 11 a.m. in a game with playoff stakesIf you're headed to Faurot Field, or watching on ESPN, today's game is a big one. AP says it could be described as a de facto playoff elimination game: Texas and Missouri are both 6-2 and 3-2 in the SEC, a game back of the SEC lead. The Tigers were 18th in the first College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday, and Texas was seventh.Saturday’s editionRead 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.Saturday’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

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  • I-70 workThe Improve I-70 project is causing multiple road closures and detours in Boone County, along with other ongoing roadwork.

    The Improve I-70 project is causing multiple road closures and detours in Boone County, along with other ongoing roadwork. The Missourian lists the closures, detours and delays in effect Nov. 8 to 14.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Columbia Missourian

  • State meetCentralia junior Nolan Spickert won the Class 3 boys race in 15 minutes, 20.2 seconds, winning by 27 seconds.

    Centralia junior Nolan Spickert won the Class 3 boys race in 15 minutes, 20.2 seconds, winning by 27 seconds. It's the first individual cross country title in program history. KRCG says 23 local runners earned medals on Friday, and Monroe City's girls placed fourth as a team in Class 2.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Columbia Missourian, KRCG, Hannibal.net

  • Team trophiesFather Tolton finished second in the Class 5 girls race Saturday at Gans Creek, the school's seventh team trophy since 2018.

    Father Tolton finished second in the Class 5 girls race Saturday at Gans Creek, the school's seventh team trophy since 2018. Vienna placed third in the Class 1 boys race.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KRCG

  • Southern BooneSouthern Boone beat Fulton 42-14 Friday in Ashland to advance in the Class 3 state playoffs.

    Southern Boone beat Fulton 42-14 Friday in Ashland to advance in the Class 3 state playoffs. The Eagles are 8-2 and haven't won 10 games in a season since 2018.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOMU 8

  • Rock BridgeRock Bridge's season ended Friday with a 28-7 loss to Blue Springs South in the Class 6 district semifinals.

    Rock Bridge's season ended Friday with a 28-7 loss to Blue Springs South in the Class 6 district semifinals. KRCG says the Bruins scored on their opening drive with a long touchdown run from Sean Nevills Jr., the team's only score. KOMU's highlights also show an early touchdown from Nevills. Rock Bridge finished 7-3.

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

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Texas rallies past Mizzou 34-20; school bond vote is Monday

Plus, the school board decides Monday whether a $260 million bond goes on the April ballot.

The TLDR

  1. Texas rallies past Mizzou 34-20 at Faurot Field
  2. School board considers a $260 million bond Monday
  3. Centralia's Nolan Spickert wins a Class 3 state title
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