Tiger Kickoff

Here's this week's glimpse into the lives of Missouri football players through tweets.

Gahn McGaffie ranks his favorite pingpong opponents and reflects on his big play against Oklahoma two years ago.

Missouri defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson's progress this offseason has earned him publicity, but he's also made a lot of noise off the field this past week. 

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After retiring from the NFL in 2008, former Missouri tight end Dwayne Blakley now has the opportunity to play his favorite sport — basketball.

Tailback Kendial Lawrence talks about his love for fishing and his view on the upcoming conference game.

Missouri and Texas A&M are headed to its first day of school in a class full of bullies, the first being Georgia.

Take a peek at what Mizzou football players are tweeting about leading up to their first Southeastern Conference game against Georgia. 

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Wide receiver Jared Perry graduated from MU in 2010 but wasn't able to get back on the football field until 2012, when he signed with the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. After a seaason that earned him Rookie of the Year honors, Perry is moving on to the UFL with hopes to get back into an NFL training camp.

L'Damian Washington talks about his excitement for the season to begin — from the new uniforms to his touchdown dance.

North Carolina defensive lineman Sylvester Williams played football at Jefferson City High School at the same time Missouri center Travis Ruth did.

Missouri football players have enjoyed a number of lavish gifts over the years — and this year's trip to the Independence Bowl is no different.

Take a look back at the football season's best, worst and most hilarious moments.

Heading to Shreveport for the Independence Bowl? We've got you covered.

Get to know Missouri's opponent in the Independence Bowl: North Carolina.

What has the Tigers-Jayhawks football game been all about, the unbridled excitement of the competition, or a bona fide bitterness for one another?

The Tigers insist they’re paying no attention to the disarray that is Kansas football. This is the Border Showdown. Throw the records out, they say.

Depending on which team you ask, the Missouri-Kansas series stands at either 56-54-9 or 55-55-9, but Missouri could end the debate with a win Saturday in what could be the end of the rivalry.

Planning a Saturday full of watching football? Here's a schedule of the Big 12 games and where you can find them on the tube.