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Macon
Macon Tigers
MACO
1-0 Overall • Away
Final
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Kirksville
Kirksville Tigers
KIRK
0-1 Overall • Home
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Macon at Kirksville football preview: Tigers meet Tigers on Friday, Aug. 29 (7 p.m. CDT)

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Macon travels to Kirksville for a nonleague showdown on Friday, Aug. 29. Kickoff at Kirksville High is set for 7 p.m. Central (the game time is listed as 5 p.m. Pacific on the schedule and has been converted to local time). Follow the official game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/games/5770601-macon-vs-kirksville

Quick facts

  • Matchup: Macon Tigers at Kirksville Tigers

  • Date/time: Friday, Aug. 29 — 7 p.m. CDT

  • Location: Kirksville, Mo.

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/games/5770601-macon-vs-kirksville

  • Team pages: Macon Tigers — https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/teams/261056-macon-tigers Kirksville Tigers — https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/teams/261013-kirksville-tigers

  • Early records: Both teams enter 0-0 (season opener)

Last meeting

The teams met last season on Aug. 30, 2024, with Kirksville posting a 35-0 victory (linescore: 14-14-7-0). That result gives Kirksville momentum to defend at home, while Macon will be looking for a bounce-back performance.

Streaming and tickets

  • Macon has an NFHS Network link listed for the program: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/macon-high-school-macon-mo/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive — check that page for live video if Macon is providing a feed. No other streaming or ticket links were provided in the game data.

Fan notes & engagement

  • SBLive fan counts (live and changeable): Macon has 6 fans and Kirksville has 1 on their SBLive team pages. Following teams on SBLive helps increase those numbers and grow local support.

  • Picks: No picks yet for this game on SBLive. Picks are for fun and are independent of any projections; they can change up to kickoff.

Why tune in

This nonleague opener pits two programs with the same nickname and different agendas: Kirksville wants to build on last season’s big win, while Macon needs an early statement to swing momentum. Expect a physical opener and watch the SBLive game page for final rosters, pregame notes and updates.

Follow the teams and make your pick on SBLive to show support — and check the game page for last-minute updates and coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/games/5770601-macon-vs-kirksville

(Notes: All times converted to local time in Kirksville, Mo. Streaming and fan/pick counts may change; follow the team pages for the latest.)