Missouri football will resume football activities on Tuesday and play in Saturday’s game against BYU, according to a statement released by the athletic department.
Statement from Mizzou Athletics' Mack Rhoades and Gary Pinkel: pic.twitter.com/FQCNTrG3tk
— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) November 9, 2015
The news came just hours after University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe announced his resignation amid protests following concerns about increased racial tension on campus.
On Saturday, several African-American members of the Missouri football team announced that they would support the protests and not participate in football activities until Wolfe resigned. Coach Gary Pinkel backed that sentiment following a team meeting Sunday stating in a tweet that “We are behind out players.”
Missouri football is usually off on Mondays during game weeks, but will address the media later in the afternoon. The team is scheduled to play BYU at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City at 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday.
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