Security was heightened across campus at the University of Missouri Tuesday, because of reports of threats.

A protest that included a hunger strike led to the ousting of the university’s president, as well as the head of the university’s Columbia campus.

ESPN reported Tuesday that the school saved $750,000 by going ahead with the game, as scheduled, against BYU on Saturday.

At 10 p.m. (11 p.m.ET) Tuesday, campus police said they were "investigating reports."  Still later, they urged people not to spread rumors. (Source: MUAlert.missouri.edu)

Previously, in an update posted at 7:44 p.m., police said, “MUPD is aware of social media threats and has increased security. Call 911 immediately if you need help.”

Threats were made on social media and at least one threatening phone call was received, according to a local report citing campus police.

"One alleged threat was called into the Black Culture Center while the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus was meeting with students and outgoing Chancellor Bowen Loftin," according to the report.

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