Scorcher ahead, Mizzou Tigers move kickoff time for Saturday’s game vs. Louisiana
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- Mizzou Tigers advanced Saturday kickoff to noon due to forecast heatwave.
- Columbia weather predicts high humidity and temperatures near 97 degrees.
- Game rescheduling aims to reduce player and fan exposure during peak heat.
Concerned about this weekend’s forecast heatwave for Columbia, Missouri Tigers officials have moved the start time for Saturday’s football game against Louisiana ahead by three hours.
Originally set for a 3 p.m. kickoff, the sold-out Mizzou-Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium will now kick off at noon Central Time.
The time change was first reported by Cody Goodwin of PowerMizzou.com.
Saturday’s forecast for Columbia calls for high heat and humidity, with temperature perhaps touching 97 degrees Fahrenheit. A university news release about the time change noted the decision was made after consultation with “the National Weather Service and our public safety partners.”
“Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our student-athletes and the game-day experience for our fans,” Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch said in the release. “We are incredibly grateful to our fans for their understanding and flexibility as we make this adjustment. With extreme heat in the forecast, especially later in the afternoon, we believe it’s necessary to move kickoff earlier in the day to ensure the safest and most enjoyable experience possible for everyone who will be part of Saturday’s sold-out game at Memorial Stadium.”
This story was originally published September 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM.