Problems in the Capitol are now breaching the gates of college football. The federal shutdown has broken through Mizzou football’s doors, affecting a historic and much-loved pre-game tradition. It’s tough seeing such an age-old practice being paused as the government deals with a crisis. Mizzou football announced on social media that the shutdown has canceled the military flyover for Saturday’s game.
It’s a high stakes game that demands the rollout of all the big guns, as Alabama visits Columbia. It sure is a brutal blow to fans who are gearing up for some intense action. This move is a direct effect of the government trying to get past a funding crisis, as it operates under the federal shutdown. To keep fans entertained, Missouri State Highway Police will serve as the pregame color guar