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Full capacity and tailgates return to Faurot Field for the season opener

September 4, 2021 8:18 PM Hannah Falcon

For the first time since 2019, the stadium allowed for full capacity and tailgating.

Using Mizzou’s new mobile tickets

September 3, 2021 10:45 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou plays Central Michigan Saturday, and Faurot Field will be at full capacity for the first time since 2019. The university moved to a new digital ticket service. All tickets are digital this year; no more paper tickets. Now the only way to get into Faurot Field is with a mobile ticket.

Mizzou’s Manuel leads the MU defense

September 2, 2021 7:13 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou safety Martez Manuel is the driving force of the the Tigers defense. The former Rock Bridge standout is one of MU’s three captains this season. “I think he’s always had it in him to be a leader,” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said. “He’s always been vocal and passionate about playing.” Manuel

Mizzou tackles name, image, and likeness legislation

September 2, 2021 8:31 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It is the first season that football teams around the country will have to deal with the affects of newly passed name, image, and likeness legislation. Ever since the policy passed in July of 2021, quite a few members of the MU football team have taken advantage of the opportunity. “I kind

Mizzou football enters year two under Coach Drinkwitz

September 2, 2021 7:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz is now in his second season as the Tigers head coach. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman previewed MU’s week one matchup with Central Michigan on our Return of the Tigers special on Thursday night. You can watch the full story in the video player above.

Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel previews 2021 season

September 2, 2021 7:05 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman spoke with former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel to preview the upcoming MU football season. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

Mizzou football to welcome full house into Faurot Field on Saturday with some COVID-19 restrictions

September 1, 2021 5:26 PM Chanel Porter

After a season full of no tailgates and no more than 25% capacity in the stadium, Coach Eli Drinkwitz and crew are ready to have a full house on Saturday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are Mizzou’s football stadium precautions adequate?

September 2, 2021 3:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gameday at Memorial Stadium will include coronavirus precautions. Fans are required to wear masks when they’re not seated. Barriers will be up and social distancing in place at concession areas.

Mizzou gives final update before kickoff against Central Michigan

September 1, 2021 6:46 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eli Drinkwitz opened up his press conference by wishing Central Michigan’s Jim McElwain a speedy recovery after the head coach was diagnosed with appendicitis on Wednesday. McElwain will not be making the trip to Columbia for the game, so assistant head coach Tim Skipper will oversee the team. Drinkwitz added that his

WATCH: Mizzou football coach on prepration for home debut

September 1, 2021 4:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

Drinkwitz is expected at a news conference sometime after 5 p.m. The coach will talk about Mizzou’s home game against Central Michigan to start the season this Saturday.

Mizzou football get set for season opener against Central Michigan

August 31, 2021 5:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will host Central Michigan on Saturday at 3 p.m. It’s officially year two under head coach Eli Drinkwitz. Coach Drinkwitz held his first weekly news conference on Tuesday. You can watch the full video in the video player below. https://youtu.be/VwOhmY5OR3I You can hear from Mizzou defensive coordinator Steve

WATCH: Mizzou football defensive coordinator, coach take questions before first game

August 31, 2021 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Coach Eli Drinkwitz will hold a news conference at noon Tuesday to talk about preparations for the Tigers’ home debut.

Mizzou football adds transfer linebacker

August 30, 2021 5:00 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team officially added transfer linebacker Chuck Hicks to its roster on Monday. Hicks comes to MU after spending three seasons at Wyoming. An MU spokesperson said he’ll have to sit out this season due to NCAA transfer rules. The San Diego native will have three years left of eligibility.

Sunday Sit-down with PowerMizzou’s Mitchell Forde

August 29, 2021 6:20 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on PowerMizzou’s Mizzou beat writer Mitchell Forde in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player below.

Drinkwitz believes MU has hit vaccination threshold

August 25, 2021 6:54 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eli Drinkwitz said he believes that the Mizzou football has hit the Southeastern Conference’s 85 percent vaccination threshold, as the team is ten days away from the start of the season. “We’ve got to be close to 85 if not over. I know the staff’s at 98%. Combine that with our players

Mizzou DC pleased with the progress of the defense

August 24, 2021 6:41 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defensive coordinator Steve Wilks said he’s pleased with the progress of his defense as Fall Camp winds down. You can hear our full interview with Coach Wilks in the video player below. https://youtu.be/rNDMD4MuL9E Coach Wilks said the defensive line has set the tone during fall camp, and he expects them to

Football fans will have to follow COVID precautions this fall

August 20, 2021 7:01 PM Hannah Falcon

Helmets, pads, jerseys and masks: football is back in Columbia, but COVID-19 never went away.

No Connor Bazelak at Mizzou practice; backups practice with first team

August 19, 2021 2:43 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s starting quarterback, Connor Bazelak, did not practice on Thursday due to a “mild illness.” As a result, the back up quarterbacks got reps with the first team offense. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz said that the team did test the quarterback for COVID-19 to be safe, but added that Bazelak is vaccinated.

Drinkwitz announces team captains and gives injury update

August 16, 2021 2:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz officially announced the MU team captains on Monday afternoon. He also gave an injury update on two standout wide receivers. Drinkwitz said Jay Maclin has a broken forearm, and he will be out three-to-four weeks. He added fellow wide out Mookie Cooper has a lower leg injury,

Connor Bazelak continues growth through fall camp

August 12, 2021 1:56 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team already has the first six practice of fall camp in the books and head coach Eli Drinkwitz said that Connor Bazelak just continues to improve. You can watch extended highlights from Thursday’s practice in the video player below. https://youtu.be/1fgLlsSxAzw It will be Bazelak’s first year as the definite