SPRINGFIELD -- Missouri State University will host a news conference on Monday, Jan. 5 to introduce new head football coach Casey Woods and his family to the Springfield and campus communities.

The event is open to the public and will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the main floor at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Woods was announced as the program's 23rd head football coach on Dec. 19. 

Parking for the news conference will be available in the lots adjacent to Great Southern Bank Arena.