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Mizzou football news
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The gist
Mizzou opens 2026 season Thursday vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff, with Sheryl Crow singing anthem. Fans face roadwork and a rally for $19 wages, while DT Sterling Webb seeks a TRO.
Background
Mizzou football is starting its 2026 season with high expectations after an 8-5 record in 2025. The team has undergone significant changes, including a new offensive coordinator and quarterback, and a renovated north end zone. The opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff is sold out, but fans are advised to plan for road construction on I-70.
How it unfolded
- Aug 31, 2026Mizzou Athletics announces fan experience upgrades and operational updates for the season opener, including Sheryl Crow singing the anthem.
- Sep 1, 2026Defensive tackle Sterling Webb files a request for a temporary restraining order against the University of Missouri.
- Sep 2, 2026LiUNA Local 955 announces a rally and march before the game to demand $19 an hour minimum wage for all workers.
- Sep 3, 2026Mizzou hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff marking the start of the 2026 season.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Mizzou Athletics emphasizes enhanced fan experience and operational updates for game days.
- Labor
- LiUNA Local 955 says the university is built on workers' backs and demands at least $19 an hour for all.
- Analysts
- Analysts see the opener as a chance to evaluate new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey and quarterback Austin Simmons.
Still unverified
Details of Sterling Webb's TRO request are not fully disclosed; the outcome is pending.