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Texas visits Mizzou at 11 a.m. Saturday in a game that could shape the playoff race

If 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.

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Three players to watch Saturday

756
receiving yards for Missouri's Cayden Lee, tops in the SEC
138
rushing yards for Jamal Roberts at Arkansas
10 1/2
sacks for Texas' Colin Simmons, tops in the SEC

Source: Daily American Republic

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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 SchoolsColumbia schools' finance committee backs a $260 million bond for the April ballotIf you follow Columbia Public Schools, here's the next big step in the facilities plan. The district's Finance Committee unanimously recommended Monday that a $260 million school bond issue go on the April ballot. The money would pay for the first five years of the plan.Tuesday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballMizzou hosts Texas at 11 a.m. Saturday with playoff stakes on the lineIf you're headed to Memorial Stadium this Saturday, you're in for a big one. No. 19 Missouri (6-2, 3-2 SEC) hosts Texas, which has the same 6-2, 3-2 record, and major College Football Playoff stakes are on the line. Mizzou hasn't hosted the Longhorns on Faurot Field since 2011.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • WrestlingBrian Smith announced Wednesday that his 29th season as Missouri's head wrestling coach will be his last.

    Brian Smith announced Wednesday that his 29th season as Missouri's head wrestling coach will be his last. He took over the program in 1998. His "Tiger Style" rests on four attitudes: compete, believe, expect to win and do one more. One career profile carries the headline "He deserves a statue."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: ABC17NEWS, ABC17NEWS, STLtoday.com

  • Health careIf you have an Ambetter Health plan, MU Health Care will be in network for eligible members starting Jan.

    If you have an Ambetter Health plan, MU Health Care will be in network for eligible members starting Jan. 1, 2027. Eligible members will get access to its seven hospitals, over 80 clinics and primary and specialty care providers. The agreement adds MU Health Care to Ambetter's Marketplace network.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KOMU 8, Columbia Missourian

  • VeteransIf you're a Missouri veteran, free legal help is available through the DEFENDERS program, a partnership between the attorney general's office and Mizzou Law.

    If you're a Missouri veteran, free legal help is available through the DEFENDERS program, a partnership between the attorney general's office and Mizzou Law. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway visited the clinic Thursday. The clinic helps with disability benefit claims and discharge appeals and upgrades, and Hanaway thanked its partners.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KFVS12, KRCG, Columbia Missourian

  • Mizzou budgetUniversity of Missouri President Mun Choi faced faculty questions Wednesday after recent announcements of incoming budget cuts.

    University of Missouri President Mun Choi faced faculty questions Wednesday after recent announcements of incoming budget cuts. His 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

  • HousingThe Columbia Housing Authority celebrated a roughly $14 million redevelopment Thursday that will renovate or replace 25 affordable rental apartments near downtown.

    The Columbia Housing Authority celebrated a roughly $14 million redevelopment Thursday that will renovate or replace 25 affordable rental apartments near downtown. The Providence Walkway project includes 16 renovated apartments and nine new ones.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOMU 8

  • I-70The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission selected the Millstone Weber Team for a $583 million phase of Interstate 70 spanning 44 miles between Warrenton and Kingdom City.

    The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission selected the Millstone Weber Team for a $583 million phase of Interstate 70 spanning 44 miles between Warrenton and Kingdom City. It's part of MoDOT's $2.8 billion Improve I-70 program. The proposal includes a third lane in both directions and three bridge replacements.

    Around Missouri · Today’s editionSources: ABC17NEWS, KOMU 8

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    BOONE COUNTY, Mo. -- An accident involving a deer in Boone County claimed the life of a Glasgow man last evening, Nov. 5.

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    Pair of Warrenton runners advance to state cross country championships

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    Coming off a big 34-10 win over Arkansas, the No. 18 Tigers are gearing up to face the No. 7 Longhorns at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Missouri tends to perform

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Daily Columbiato me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Texas comes to Faurot Field at 11 a.m. Saturday

Plus, Mizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith says this will be his last season.

The TLDR

  1. Missouri hosts Texas at 11 a.m. Saturday at Faurot Field
  2. Where will you watch the Mizzou-Texas game?
  3. Brian Smith will retire after his 29th season as Mizzou's wrestling coach
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