FAQ for Sooner Fans Headed to Columbia

NORMAN, Okla. -- It's Thursday of game week and the Sooners are preparing for Saturday night's road game at Missouri. Here's a quick rundown of information for Sooner fans to answer the most frequently asked questions leading up to the game:

Q. What time is the game?
Saturday's kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Central at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

Q. What channel will the game be on?
ABC will televise the OU-Missouri game to the nation at 7 p.m. Central. Brent Musberger will call the game with Kirk Herbstreit providing color and Erin Andrews reporting from the sideline.

Q. Where will ESPN's College GameDay be located?
The show will originate from the Francis Quadrangle, just north of the historic Columns and Jesse Hall. View this campus map for location. Jesse Hall is north-northeast of the stadium in the heart of campus.

Q. What time will GameDay be taping?
Saturday's GameDay event will hit the airwaves live at 8 a.m., and continue until sign-off at 11 a.m. Access to the Quad on Saturday morning will begin at 3:30 a.m.

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Q. Is the game a sellout?
Yes, Missouri announced on Wednesday that the game is a sellout. Memorial Stadium's capacity is 71,004. MU officials are urging their fans to wear gold.

Q. What are directions to the stadium?
View this page for complete directions to Missouri's stadium. Missouri has pre- and post-game traffic routes posted here.

Q. Where can I park for the game?
Parking lots open at 7 a.m. View this updated parking map from the University of Missouri for the latest information. For more information on general public parking, visit MizzouGameday.com.

Q. Will Missouri offer disability parking?
Individuals with disabilities may park on the corner of Stadium Drive and Mick Deaver Drive or on the east side of the Hearnes Center for $15. Parking passes can only be purchased at the entrance of the lot each game. Shuttle carts run on the east side of the Hearnes Center to the east side of Faurot Field. Due to pedestrian foot traffic shuttle carts do not run west of gate 1.

Q. Where can I park my RV for the game?
Complete RV parking information is available from Missouri here. RV lots will open at 6 p.m. on Friday and at 7 a.m. on game day. There will be no “pass-outs” allowed or re-entry into the lots once fans have parked.

Q. Where can I tailgate for the game?
Complete tailgating rules and regulations are available from Missouri on this page. Tailgating tents should not exceed 10'x10' and may not be set up prior to Saturday when the parking lots open.

Q. What time do the OU team buses pull up to the stadium?
The Sooners are scheduled to arrive at the stadium at approximately 5 p.m.

Q. Where is Will Call for the OU Athletics Ticket Office?
OU will call will be located outside of Gate 1 on the north end of the stadium. In the case of rain, OU's operations will be moved inside the stadium ticket office near Gate 1. OU Ticket Office representatives will be at this location beginning at 5 p.m. Central until halftime.

Q. What time does the stadium open?
The gates of Memorial Stadium will open at 5:30 p.m. Due to the large crowd that is expected, fans are encouraged to arrive early and make plans to enter the stadium early. Long lines can form outside of the stadium just before kickoff, and with security checks of bags, it can take awhile to get into the stadium.

Q. What items are prohibited at the stadium?
View Missouri's gameday fan guide for specific information. As a rule, assume similar regulations as you would for an OU home game at Owen Field.

Q. What weather can we expect for the game?
The forecast is calling for a high of 76 degrees and a low of 59. There is a 60% chance of precipitation so bring your cool weather rain gear. Per Big 12 policy, no umbrellas are allowed inside the stadium. The latest forecast is available here.

Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio?
Fans can listen to the OU radio broadcast on any official Sooner Sports Network Radio Affiliate. The Sooner Tailgate Show begins 90 minutes prior to kickoff (5:30 p.m.) for all football games. The show includes a 60-minute call-in segment with Toby Rowland and Merv Johnson.

Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on satellite radio?
Oklahoma's radio broadcast for the game will be available on Sirius Channel 122 and XM Channel 143.

Q. How can I follow the Sooners online?
SoonerSports.com will again deliver its live blog throughout the day from Columbia. Official live stats are available via SoonerSports.com GameTracker. A live audio stream of the OU radio broadcast of the game is available through SoonerSports.com All-Access.

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