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Commute: Should Mizzou Football Permanently Move Season Openers to Thursday Night?

Today we’re talking about Thursday night kickoffs.

We’re officially one week away until Mizzou Football! And for the third consecutive season, Mizzou will open up on a Thursday night as it has become a tradition of some sorts.

Thursdays have seen an increase in season-opening attendance recently. This from Dave Matter in 2022.

Thursday night opener is a good, smart move for Mizzou, IMO. Gotta think outside the box sometimes.
Attendance for Saturday games on Labor Day weekend has been relatively low last three times MU opened that weekend: 46,327 (2021), 44,019 (2018), 50,131 (2017)— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) April 14, 2022

47,563 was the recorded attendance in 2022 vs Louisiana Tech and 50,434 last year vs South Dakota.