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Mizzou Homecoming parade returns after a year off due to COVID-19

October 9, 2021 4:28 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri is set to bring back its homecoming parade in full swing, after being canceled in 2020 due to the ongoing pandemic.

Mizzou Homecoming festivities ramp up ahead of Saturday’s game and parade

October 8, 2021 5:26 AM Ben Fein

Homecoming events are scheduled throughout the day Friday as The University of Missouri welcomes back thousands of graduates for the annual homecoming celebration.

Mizzou defensive back out indefinitely with torn ACL

October 6, 2021 11:49 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is out indefinitely after tearing his ACL in practice on Tuesday. The team announced the news on Wednesday afternoon. “Ennis is a tremendous competitor,” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said in a statement. “It’s an unfortunate part of the game. We have a great sports medicine staff

Mizzou football gets set for homecoming matchup with North Texas

October 5, 2021 1:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is gearing up for its homecoming matchup with North Texas on Saturday at 3 p.m. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz spoke at his weekly news conference on Tuesday. This was the first time Drinkwitz met with reporters since he fired defensive line coach Jethro Franklin on Sunday. “It was

Sunday Sit-down with Gabe DeArmond

October 3, 2021 5:48 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on PowerMizzou.com publisher Gabe DeArmond in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

New face mixes into Mizzou’s running back corps

October 3, 2021 4:17 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The driving force of Mizzou’s rushing offense is undoubtedly senior Tyler Badie, however, walk-on running back Michael Cox is becoming more and more of an option for Eli Drinkwitz’s offense. The redshirt freshman walked on to the team in 2020. “Just as we were nearing the season, you know, as I was

Mizzou fires defensive line coach following loss to Tennessee

October 3, 2021 3:14 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jethro Franklin is out as Mizzou’s defensive line coach, according to a release from the team on Sunday. “After a careful review, I believe a change in direction at the defensive line coach was needed,” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said. “Jethro is a professional and man of high character, and we wish

Eli Drinkwitz and players speak on the team’s home loss

October 2, 2021 2:39 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s football team fell to Tennessee Saturday at Faurot Field 62-24. The Tigers are now 2-3 on the season. Coach Eli Drinkwitz and players spoke to reporters after the team’s loss. Watch the news conference in the player below. A full game recap can be found here.

Tennessee rolls over Mizzou in SEC home opener

October 2, 2021 2:28 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team lost its SEC home opener to the Tennessee Volunteers 62-24 Saturday afternoon after allowing 677 yards of total offense. The game didn’t start as planned for the Tigers. Tennessee quickly marched down the field after Mizzou was unable to convert a first down on its opening drive. Quarterback

MU approves name for new indoor practice facility

September 30, 2021 2:25 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The UM Board of Curators unanimously voted to approved naming Mizzou’s new indoor football practice facility the, “Stephens Indoor Facility,” on Thursday afternoon. MU said the facility will be named for donors Brad and Rachel Stephens. “Brad and Rachel are such generous, loyal, and passionate supporters of our University and it has

WATCH: UM curators name football practice facility

September 30, 2021 12:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

The $33.4 million facility, which is set to be finished next year, is being paid for through private fundraising.

Connor Bazelak: “We’re looking past the record”

September 29, 2021 8:06 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will head into its matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers with a 2-2 record, following the group’s loss to Boston College on Saturday. However, quarterback Connor Bazelak said the team is not dwelling on their record. “I think a lot of people are looking into the record and I

WATCH: Mizzou offensive players take questions as Tennessee game approaches

September 29, 2021 4:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

The news conference will take place between 5 and 6 p.m.

Mizzou football gets set to host Tennessee

September 28, 2021 1:44 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is gearing up for its SEC home opener against Tennessee on Saturday at 11 a.m. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz previewed the matchup with the Volunteers during his weekly news conference on Tuesday. https://youtu.be/7AhyrL1fli8 Tennessee is coached by former MU offensive coordinator Josh Heupel. Like the Tigers, Tennessee is

WATCH: Mizzou football’s Wilks, players answer questions before Tennessee matchup

September 28, 2021 4:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

Defensive back Shawn Robinson, kicker Harrison Mevis and wide receiver Barrett Banister will follow Wilks in taking questions from reporters. The Tigers will host SEC foe Tennessee on Saturday after losing in overtime last week at Boston College.

WATCH: Mizzou football coach on upcoming game with Tennessee

September 28, 2021 11:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Drinkwitz is set to appear at a noon news conference. The Tigers host Tennessee at home on Saturday and are coming off an overtime loss at Boston College.

Mizzou can’t hang on; Boston College wins in overtime

September 25, 2021 2:36 PM Nathalie Jones

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team managed to come back from a 10-point deficit, but could not hang on against Boston College. The Eagles took down the Tigers 34-31 in an overtime win on Saturday afternoon. Mizzou came out of the gates strong courtesy of a long run from Tyler Badie, which led

Mizzou offense previews matchup with Boston College

September 22, 2021 6:52 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is coming into its first-ever game against Boston College 2-1 after a commanding win over Southeast Missouri State. The MU offense took advantage of its week three FCS matchup by putting up more than 650 yards of total offense. Before sitting out in the second half, starting quarterback

WATCH REPLAY: Mizzou offensive players talk as Tigers prepare for Boston College

September 22, 2021 3:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Mizzou Tigers offensive players will take questions from reporters Wednesday.

Mizzou football gets set to play at Boston College

September 21, 2021 1:37 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will go back on the road on Saturday to take on Boston College at 11 a.m. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz met with reporters to preview the matchup on Tuesday. You can watch his full news conference in the video player below. https://youtu.be/zu9FEO-6dUY Offensive lineman Case Cook and defensive