No. 23 Missouri to Host South Carolina in Key SEC Showdown
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Missouri football fans are set for a primetime SEC battle this Saturday as the No. 23/22 Tigers welcome South carolina to Faurot Field for a 6 p.m. CDT kickoff on ESPN. This marks onyl the fourth time in five seasons that Missouri will host a conference game with an evening start time.
The highly anticipated matchup will see Missouri (3-0, 0-0 SEC) open its conference schedule against South carolina (2-1, 0-1). The Tigers have enjoyed a dominant start to the season, securing victories against central Arkansas, Kansas, and Louisiana. South Carolina, initially ranked in the top-15, suffered a significant loss to Vanderbilt last weekend but previously defeated Virginia Tech and South Carolina State.
Last season’s contest between these two teams was a memorable one, with the Gamecocks emerging victorious in a hard-fought road game, claiming the Mayor’s Cup trophy for the first time as 2018. This Saturday,Missouri will be looking to reclaim the Cup on thier home turf.
A capacity crowd is expected at Faurot Field, with tickets already sold out through Mizzou Athletics. However, as of Friday morning, secondary market options are available on StubHub, starting at $52. Fans attending the game are advised to plan for potential delays due to ongoing construction near Memorial Stadium and along Interstate 70, and to note that tickets will only scan on the stadium side corresponding to their seats.
How to watch Missouri vs. South carolina
For those planning to tune in from home, the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. The broadcast team will feature Dave Pasch on play-by-play, Dusty Dvoracek providing analysis, and Taylor McGregor reporting from the sidelines.
Fans can also stream the game via FUBO, which offers a free trial.
Listening Options
For fans preferring to listen to the game live, several options are available:
- Local Radio:
This Saturday’s game against South carolina represents a crucial early-season test for Missouri as thay embark on their SEC campaign. A victory would not only reclaim the Mayor’s Cup but also establish the Tigers as a serious contender in the conference.
| Nov. 8 (2:30-3:30 OR 5-7 p.m.) | Texas A&M | Columbia, Mo. | TBD |
| Nov. 15 (5-7 PM) | Mississippi State | Columbia, Mo. | TBD |
| Nov. 22 (11 am) | Oklahoma | Norman, Okla. | ABC or ESPN |
| Nov. 29 (5-7 PM) | Arkansas | Fayetteville, Ark. | TBD |
| Dec. 6 | SEC Championship | Atlanta | TBD |
