Mizzou, Illinois series cut to six matchups

Missouri football's 2026 and 2032 games versus Illinois have been canceled as eight-game series goes to six

Missouri and Illinois football have decided to cancel the 2026 and 2032 football games as part of an originally scheduled eight-game series between the rival schools.

Mizzou, Illinois cancel 2 future football matchups

The programs will now play six times in a future series instead of eight, Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman said.

Mizzou, Illinois series cut to six matchups

Originally set for eight games beginning in 2026, the Braggin' Rights series has been shortened to six contests, with the first now scheduled for 2027.

Mizzou, Illinois Shorten Future Football Schedule Agreement

What was originally scheduled as an eight-game agreement has been cut to six games.

Missouri football reportedly will no longer play Illinois in 2026, 2032. What that means for MU

Missouri football and Illinois reportedly will no longer play next season after the series was altered. Here’s what that means for Mizzou’s future schedules.

Mizzou future series with Illinois trimmed from 8 games to 6, per Illini AD

The renewal of the Mizzou-Illinois Braggin’ Rights rivalry series has been trimmed from 8 games to 6, it was revealed Thursday. Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman shared the development during a media opportunity. The programs had planned for a pair of home-and-home 4-game series from 2026-29 and 2032-35. The rivalry renewal, however, will now begin in 2027, as the 2026 game has been canceled. The meeting for 2032 was also scrapped. RELATED…