“SEC Nation” set being constructed on Mizzou’s Columbia campus for Saturday’s live broadcast

By Zimmer Communications
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Technicians from ESPN and the SEC Network began work Thursday on Mizzou‘s Columbia campus constructing the set they’ll use for the popular “SEC Nation”  broadcast Saturday morning.

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Technicians and grounds crews from the SEC Network prepare for Saturday’s broadcast of “SEC Nation” in Columbia (September 4, 2025 photo courtesy of Mizzou’s Twitter page)

Mizzou’s Carnahan Quad is expected to be packed with Tiger fans wearing black and gold Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.

ESPN and SEC Network technicians started building the set for “SEC Nation” on Thursday in Columbia (September 4, 2025 photo courtesy of Mizzou’s Twitter page)

The “Paul Finebaum show” airs today from 2-6 pm on the Mizzou campus, and “SEC Nation” airs live Saturday morning from 9-11 am. “SEC Nation” is hosted by Laura Rutledge who is joined by Mr. Finebaum, Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers and former Heisman winner Tim Tebow.

ESPN says fans are permitted to enter the pit area near the set at 6 am Saturday morning. Saturday’s Mizzou-Kansas game at Faurot Field in Columbia is a sellout. Kickoff is set for 2:30 pm.