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Forever Faurotcious: Views from Mizzou Homecoming

Relive some of the highlights from an action-packed Homecoming Weekend.

Oct. 5, 2026
Contact: Cary Littlejohn, carylittlejohn@missouri.edu
Photos by Sam Cox, Regan Manis, Kolden Lam, Greta Cohoon, Nick Andrusisian and Mizzou Athletics

The University of Missouri celebrated its 115th Homecoming, inviting students, alumni and friends to embrace the “Forever Faurotcious” spirit. The week-long celebration included talent shows, a spirit rally, a parade through campus and Mizzou’s Homecoming football game at Faurot Field, which ended in a 45-17 victory over the Florida Gators. Students also continued the tradition of service through the Homecoming Blood Drive and Tiger Food Fight, collecting donations to support the Columbia community and local food pantries.

Game day glory

Faurot Field and fans inside Memorial Stadium

Small child in a tiger outfit at the game

Mizzou football player evading a defender

Homecoming King and Queen on football field

Homecoming King and Queen with the rest of Homecoming royalty nominees

Truman the Tiger leading the crowd in cheers

A parade of pride

Marching Mizzou drum major marching in parade

Group of Mizzou students waving from back of yellow fire truck

Convertible with people sitting on the back in the Homecoming parade

Mizzou Tiger player giving a handshake to a fan

Back of a gold jacket that says "Missouri Tigers"

Golden Girls during the Homecoming parade

All fired up

Decked out for Mizzou

A child on father's shoulders looking at campus decorations

Black and gold everywhere

Memorial Student Union Tower with Homecoming decorations

Tigers take the stage

Students dressed up as cartoon characters

Service with a smile

Light the Dome tradition shines bright

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