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Mizzou vs. Louisiana Game Moves to Noon Due to Heat

9/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Mizzou vs. Louisiana football game will now start at noon on Saturday due to extreme heat forecasts in Columbia, Missouri.
The kickoff time changed from 3 p.m. to protect players and fans from expected temperatures of 96 degrees.
Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch highlighted the priority of health and safety.
Gates open at 10 a.m., with the Tiger Walk at 9:30 a.m.
Mizzou, ranked No. 25 in the AP Poll, is currently 2-0.

History

Historical Context

The 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics faced extreme heat, leading to schedule adjustments for athlete safety. Similarly, in 2023, the University of Missouri's Athletic Director Laird Veatch moved the Mizzou vs. Louisiana football game kickoff from 3 p.m. to noon due to forecasted temperatures of 96 degrees. This reflects an increasing awareness of heat-related risks in sports, emphasizing player and fan safety.

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Story summary

The Mizzou vs. Louisiana football game will now start at noon on Saturday due to extreme heat forecasts in Columbia, Missouri.
The kickoff time changed from 3 p.m. to protect players and fans from expected temperatures of 96 degrees.
Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch highlighted the priority of health and safety.
Gates open at 10 a.m., with the Tiger Walk at 9:30 a.m.
Mizzou, ranked No. 25 in the AP Poll, is currently 2-0.

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