A new football season is finally off and running. College football kicked off last week, although many Missourians would probably like to forget it ever happened. The NFL started its 100th season last night as the Packers defeated the Bears. And high school football heads into the second week of the season.
In this issue of Friday Night Fever, we will prep you on everything you need to know for Week 2. Let’s get started...
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Jerrell Jackson shows Columbia high school football players a workout routine on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Athletes' Performance Institute.
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St. Louis University High School football players tackle Battle's Harrison Keller on Friday at Battle. The final score was 52-47 St. Louis University High School.
Amanda Lee/Missourian
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Rock Bridge defensive end Jalen Logan-Redding runs drills during practice Wednesday at Rock Bridge High School. The senior lineman is the newest commit to MU's 2020 class.
Hillary Tan/Missourian
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Hickman High School running back Felix Pippenger carries the ball during a game against Helias Catholic High School on Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbia.
Tristen Rouse/Missourian
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