HOUSTON, Texas - Mizzou Football arrived in Houston, Texas, for the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl on Friday (Dec. 22). After arriving on a quick flight that consisted of two team planes, the team and travel party go settled into the Hyatt in downtown Houston. Last that evening, the team thought it was going to practice as listed on the official team itinerary, but instead head coach Barry Odom surprised the team by taking everyone to the Houston Rockets game vs. the LA Clippers. It was a complete surprise to the entire team as the bowl committee and the Rockets helped Mizzou enjoy its first night in Houston. The team loaded the buses for what it thought was going to be a practice at Rice, but the team was full of excitement as the bus convoy pulled up the Toyota Stadium, home to the NBA's Rockets.
When you think you're going to practice but the bus pulls up to the @HoustonRockets game ????#MIZ #ShowMe pic.twitter.com/O7pauE7sPF
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) December 22, 2017
Not a bad view ????
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) December 22, 2017
Great start to our first night in #HTX! #MIZ #ShowMe pic.twitter.com/VMOG4dhSbb
After a night of fun at the NBA game, Mizzou got to work Saturday, practicing at Rice University. It was a spirited practice with high energy as the Tigers prepared for Texas on what was a 'Tuesday practice' Saturday afternoon. Mizzou followed practice with a lift and a film session.
Practice #1?? in #HTX
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) December 23, 2017
#MIZ #ShowMe ???? pic.twitter.com/4ay82KtkKz
Mizzou will play former Big 12 rival Texas in the Texas Bowl Wednesday (Dec. 27) at NRG Stadium in Houston. MUTigers.com will have coverage of the entire bowl trip, so stay tuned to updates. @MizzouFootball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram will also have live updates of the Tigers' trip to Houston.