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U.S. Air Force jets conduct flyovers before the KU versus Missouri football game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

U.S. Air Force jets conduct flyovers before the KU versus Missouri football game

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Military aircraft are scheduled to perform flyovers at the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. The 435th Fighter Training Squadron out of Randolph Air Force Base in Texas will conduct the aerial demonstrations. A team of four T-38 Talons is set to perform a practice run over David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium at noon on Thursday, Sept. 10. The aircraft will return to soar over the stadium again on Friday evening prior to kick-off. The university hosts the No. 23 Mizzou Tigers at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. This event coincides with other university athletic activities, following a recent home opener for the Kansas volleyball team against Wichita State.

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•The 435th Fighter Training Squadron from Randolph Air Force Base is managing the flyovers.
•Four T-38 Talons will conduct a practice flight at noon on Thursday.
•The official game-day flyover occurs Friday evening before the 7 p.m. kick-off.
•Kansas faces the No. 23 Mizzou Tigers at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
•The flyovers are scheduled to occur on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11.

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LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Military aircraft will fly over the University of Kansas campus before the KU vs. Missouri football game this week. KU said that U.S. Air Force jets will fly over its campus in Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 10, and again on Friday, Sept. 11. At noon on Thursday, a team of four T-38 […]
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