Truman the Tiger waves to the crowd before the game on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. During the game, Truman walked around to various sections, keeping the crowd riled up.
Mizzou’s Justin Efebera leads the team onto the field before the game against North Texas on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Mizzou held the lead during the game and ended up winning 48-35.As the football team warmed up on the field, fans old and new filtered into the stadium in a sea of black and gold.
Fans in the student section cheer during the game one Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Many of the fans were decked out in black and gold to support Mizzou, though there were some fans supporting North Texas.The crowd remained in high spirits throughout the game, leading chants and cheering alongside Truman the Tiger. Marching Mizzou kept the energy up by playing in the student section throughout the game.
Marching Mizzou performs during halftime on Friday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. When they weren’t performing on the field pre-game and during halftime, Marching Mizzou played from the stands in the student section.
Mizzou’s Justin Efebera, left, and Mekhi Wingo celebrate after a touchdown on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.As the game drew to a close and the Tigers solidified their win, the crowd slowly filtered out, still riding the high of a week’s worth of Homecoming activities and excited to commit another victory to the books.
Fans yell to try to get the attention of Mizzou players as they leave the field on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.
Fans try to get the attention of players leaving the field after the game on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. As they left the field, the players tossed t-shirts into the stands and high-fives fans near the tunnel.