Mizzou football to open on a Thursday night again in August

By Brian Hauswirth
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For the fourth straight year, Mizzou football will open its 2025 season on a Thursday evening at home.

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Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz in Columbia (July 29, 2023 file photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth)

Mizzou will host Central Arkansas on Thursday August 28 at 6:30. Tiger football coach Eliah Drinkwitz made the announcement, saying they’re excited to keep this new tradition going with Mizzou football opening on a Thursday night in Columbia. Coach Drinkwitz thanks Central Arkansas and the SEC for agreeing to the change.

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Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz briefs reporters during spring ball in March 2025 (photo courtesy of Mizzou Athletics)

Mizzou has won ten straight games at home and they’ve also had 12 straight sellouts.