Missouri State football's spring season opener has been postponed due to weather.
A release from the Missouri Valley Conference said the postponement is due to adverse weather conditions, playing field readiness and to ensure a safe environment for both programs.
The game was to be played Saturday at 1 p.m. It will now be played on April 17.
Missouri State's season opener is now scheduled for Feb. 27 at Western Illinois.
Wyatt D. Wheeler is a reporter and columnist with the Springfield News-Leader. You can contact him at 417-371-6987, by email at wwheeler@news-leader.