Mizzou Football Archives

WATCH: Drinkwitz takes questions after win over Abilene Christian

September 17, 2022 2:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

Watch Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz answer reporters’ questions after the Tigers’ home win against Abilene Christian.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you watch Mizzou play Abilene Christian?

September 16, 2022 2:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou football team is hoping for a bounce back this week against an opponent outside the Power 5.

Mizzou offense looks to bounce back after disastrous outing at Kansas State

September 14, 2022 8:51 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After putting up just 12 total points against Kansas State, the Mizzou offense is looking to bounce back Saturday at home against Abilene Christian. The leader of that group, starting quarterback Brady Cook says he’s taking a chip on his shoulder going into week three. “Defense has been awesome. They played a

Mizzou football works to block out the noise heading into week three

September 13, 2022 1:39 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following Mizzou’s 28-point loss to Kansas State on Saturday, head coach Eli Drinkwitz said that MU’s next game is an opportunity for growth. “It’s an opportunity for us to put the things that are behind us, behind us and move on to the future and that’s really all you can control,” he

WATCH: Drinkwitz takes questions after Mizzou’s major defeat; looks ahead to Abilene Christian

September 13, 2022 12:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz answered questions about the Tigers’ brutal defeat at the hands of Kansas State last Saturday and the upcoming home matchup against Abilene Christian.

RECAP: Mizzou offense goes AWOL in loss to Kansas State

September 11, 2022 11:04 PM Nathalie Jones

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team fell in a throwback rivalry game against Kansas State on Saturday. Despite a solid showing from the defense to keep the Tigers in the game through the second half, the offense could never find a rhythm. You can watch ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones’ recap from a

Sunday Sit-down with the Columbia Tribune’s Matt Stahl

September 11, 2022 10:13 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Chanel Porter sat down with Mizzou sports reporter for the Columbia Tribune, Matt Stahl, in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their conversation about the Tigers football team in the video player above.

Mizzou gets crushed by Kansas State 40-12 in the Little Apple

September 10, 2022 4:12 PM Chanel Porter

MANHATTAN, KS. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team was dominated in the first road game of the season losing to Kansas State 40-12. The Tigers offense struggled to move the ball with starting quarterback Brady Cook going 15/26 for 128 yards and two interceptions. Jack Abraham came in for a short time in the second half

Preview: Mizzou hits the road for throwback regional rivalry with Kansas State

September 10, 2022 9:00 AM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time since 2011, Mizzou will hit the road to meet with former Big 12 foe, Kansas State. The Tigers are Wildcats are set to meet for the 98th time in week two with Mizzou leading the series at 60-35-2. Although Eli Drinkwitz and crew started the season hot with

In-state offensive lineman commits to Mizzou

September 8, 2022 5:24 PM Nathalie Jones

RAYTOWN, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz landed a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Logan Reichert on Thursday evening. The Raytown High School player was between MU and Oregon in his selection ceremony. He also had offers from Arkansas, Auburn, and Duke. Reichert is the fourth four-star recruit to commit to Drinkwitz’s class of

“Preparation never changes on who you play”: Mizzou preps for Kansas State

September 7, 2022 8:10 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will prepare for its throwback rivalry game against Kansas State, just as it would for any other opponent. “We’re just really focused on 1-0,” offensive lineman Javon Foster said. “We’re just trying to make sure we’re doing everything right and really just focusing on 1-0, get through this

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou beat Kansas State?

September 7, 2022 2:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers football team will travel to Manhattan, Kansas, for its Week 2 game.

Drinkwitz sees “room for growth” leading up to Kansas State

September 6, 2022 1:26 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a big win against Louisiana Tech to start the season, Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz says after the watching the tape back, he sees a lot of room for growth in the Tigers. “There’s a lot of room for growth in all fazes of the game specifically on special teams and

RECAP: Mizzou football transfers, freshmen shine in season opener

September 5, 2022 2:14 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team answered some questions in its season-opening win against Louisiana Tech on Thursday night. The defense started much hotter than it did in 2021 and the offense was efficient, thanks to a slew of newcomers. You can watch ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones’ full recap from a high

Sunday Sit-down with Tiger Radio Network’s Chris Gervino

September 4, 2022 10:37 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on Tiger Radio Network’s Chris Gervino in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the conversation in the video player above.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch Mizzou football’s season opener?

September 2, 2022 3:00 AM Matthew Sanders

Mizzou football opened its season Thursday night on Faurot Field against Louisiana Tech.

Newcomers shine in Mizzou football’s season opening win against Louisiana Tech

September 2, 2022 12:46 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team opened up the season 1-0, following a 52-24 win over Louisiana Tech on Thursday night at Faurot Field. The MU defense started much different than it did just one season ago, holding the Bulldogs to just 11 rushing yards. “Wow what a difference a year makes,” head coach

Mizzou’s Rakestraw returns to the field after 10-month recovery process

September 1, 2022 11:17 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defensive back Ennis Rakestraw will make a long-awaited return to the field in Thursday night’s season opener against Louisiana Tech. After tearing his ACL during the 2021 season, the sophomore spent the next 10 months in recovery. Rakestraw said the hardest part of it all wasn’t even the fact that he

Ticketing, concession changes at Faurot Field ahead of MU’s first home game

September 1, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri is reminding fans of changes to Faurot Field, ahead of the university’s first home football game against Louisiana Tech.

Mizzou tailgaters excited for football season

September 1, 2022 8:36 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tailgates were in full swing surrounding Faurot Field as fans prepared to cheer on the tigers ahead of the season opener Thursday. University of Missouri alumni and current students gathered at the “Zou” to root on the Tigers as they faced the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. School spirit was on full display, from