ThumbRidesMissouri vs Texas
The Tigers are home at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Friends or family driving into Columbia for the game? Send them this page, or find a ride into town.
Missouri football: M-I-Z, Z-O-U
One side of Faurot Field yells "M-I-Z," the other answers "Z-O-U," and the Rock M watches over the north end zone. Mizzou lays claim to starting the homecoming tradition, and the Tigers play in front of one of the most underrated game-day crowds in the SEC. Black and gold shows up on the road.
2026 Missouri Tigers football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3 | vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff | Columbia, MO | Home | W 54-14 |
| Fri, Sep 11 | at Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Away | W 38-21 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs Troy | Columbia, MO | Home | W 27-17 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Mississippi State | Starkville, MS | Away | L 24-31 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | vs Florida | Columbia, MO | Home | W 45-17 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs Texas A&M | Columbia, MO | Home | W 27-6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | at Ole Miss | Oxford, MS | Away | L 3-31 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | at Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Away | W 34-10 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Texas | Columbia, MO | Home | 11:00 AM CT |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at Georgia | Athens, GA | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Kentucky | Columbia, MO | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Oklahoma | Columbia, MO | Home | Time TBA |
Kickoff times shown in CT (Columbia time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
Missouri away-game road trips from Columbia
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 11 | Columbia to Lawrence, KS | 167 mi | 2 hr 40 min | |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Columbia to Starkville, MS | 563 mi | 8 hr 55 min | |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Columbia to Oxford, MS | 477 mi | 7 hr 25 min | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Columbia to Fayetteville, AR | 313 mi | 4 hr 55 min | |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Columbia to Athens, GA | 736 mi | 11 hr 40 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Columbia with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do Missouri students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Tigers fans who are already driving from Columbia post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to Missouri away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Columbia late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 Missouri away games are drivable?
Kansas in Lawrence, KS (167 mi); Mississippi State in Starkville, MS (563 mi); Ole Miss in Oxford, MS (477 mi); Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR (313 mi); Georgia in Athens, GA (736 mi). The longest drive is Georgia at about 11 hr 40 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Tigers fans and let them cover the gas.