{
  "id": 4611739,
  "title": "No. 25 Missouri opens the season against Arkansas Pine-Bluff at Faurot Field on Thursday night",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/no-25-missouri-opens-the-season-against-arkansas-pine-bluff-at-faurot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T09:10:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/31/no-25-missouri-opens-the-season-against-arkansas-pine-bluff-at-faurot-field-on-thursday-night"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Missouri's 25th-ranked team is set to face Arkansas Pine-Bluff at Faurot Field on Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET. This marks the first annual subscription, priced at $205.00 plus GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, offering a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. The offer is available to new and qualified returning subscribers only, with the option to cancel at any time.\n\nThe Missouri offense averages 338.3 yards per game, ranking 84th in FCS, while their defense allows 455.5 yards per game, placing them 118th in FCS. On the ground, they permit 221.8 yards per game (120th) and score 35.4 points per game (109th). Offensively, Garrison Davis throws for 86 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions, and a 65.0% completion rate. Jaylen Jennings rushes for 839 yards on 177 carries, scoring 10 touchdowns. D’Avery Robinson catches for 457 yards on 44 receptions, including 2 touchdowns. Austin Simmons contributes 744 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, with a 60.0% completion rate, showcasing his skills against Mississippi. Ahmad Hardy rushes for 1,649 yards on 256 carries, tallying 16 touchdowns, while Cayden Lee catches for 635 yards on 44 receptions, adding 3 touchdowns in the same game.\n\nArkansas Pine-Bluff wrapped up their season with a 4-8 record, suffering a 44-13 defeat against Alabama State. Missouri finished their 8-5 campaign with a 13-7 loss to Virginia in the Gator Bowl. Following this, Arkansas Pine-Bluff will host Alcorn State on September 12. Interested readers can subscribe to Top 25 poll alerts and explore the Top 25 rankings and complete college football coverage on the provided websites.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kansas opens against FCS-level Long Island before rival Missouri comes knocking next weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/kansas-opens-against-fcs-level-long-island-before-rival-missouri",
        "published": "2026-08-31T09:10:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}