The University of Missouri’s football program announced that its Week 3 contest against Troy will now kick off at 6 p.m. Central Time, a shift from the originally slated 11:45 a.m. start. The change places the game in a prime‑time slot and underscores the significance of the occasion.
This matchup marks the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium, the iconic venue that has been the home of the Tigers since its opening in 1926. To commemorate the milestone, the team will wear specially designed throwback jerseys that feature the classic Block‑M logo rendered in gold, silver and black.
A season of night games
Missouri plans to play four consecutive night games this year, beginning with the Troy contest, then traveling to face Kansas, returning home for the Troy rematch, and concluding with a road game at Mississippi State. The schedule was put together to give the team a distinct rhythm and to align with the stadium’s centennial celebrations.
The season opener will also feature a home game against Arkansas‑Pinebluff at 7 p.m. on September 3, further cementing the Tigers’ commitment to evening play. In contrast, the only morning kickoff slots remaining on the slate are preseason home games against Texas A&M and Texas, both top‑10 opponents in the AP poll.
Fans attending the Troy game can expect a festive atmosphere as the stadium prepares to honor its century‑long legacy. The combination of historic significance, unique uniform details and a prime‑time kickoff is expected to draw heightened interest from both the university community and the broader college‑football audience.