I had the opportunity to photograph part of the Missouri football season opening game at Faurot Field in Columbia on Saturday. It was a brutally hot day and the artificial turf didn’t help make the day any cooler. Missouri got off to a slow start under James Franklin, who got the first start of his college carer against Miami (Ohio). I’m looking forward to shooting a few more games this season. Nothing beats Columbia during football season.
Missouri players take the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Missouri fans and Truman cheer before the opening kick off at an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Miami Ohio quarterback Zac Dysert is pressured by Missouri's Jacquies Smith in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Missouri's James Franklin carries the ball in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Left:Missouri's De'Vion Moore carries the ball through the open field in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6. Right:Missouri's James Franklin passes the ball in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Missouri's Kendial Lawrence is brought down by Miami Ohio's Anthony Kokal in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Missouri's James Franklin crosses the goal line to score his first touchdown as a starting quarterback in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Missouri's James Franklin is congratulated by Austin Wuebbels after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
A Missouri cheerleader carries a flag during an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Miami Ohio's Orne Bey is brought down by Missouri's Jacquies Smith in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Miami Ohio's Zac Dysert is pressured by Missouri's defense in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
Miami Ohio's Erik Finklea scores a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 17-6.
