Kansas Hosts No. 23 Missouri in 2026 Border War, Seeking Revenge for 42-31 Loss
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Updated · KUsports · Sep 10
Kansas Hosts No. 23 Missouri in 2026 Border War, Seeking Revenge for 42-31 Loss
3 articles · Updated · KUsports · Sep 10
Summary
7 p.m. Friday, Kansas opens its home schedule against No. 23 Missouri in Lawrence, with the Jayhawks trying to answer last season’s 42-31 collapse in Columbia.
Missouri arrives off a 54-14 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, led by Ole Miss transfer Austin Simmons, who went 17-for-19 for 252 yards and four touchdowns.
Kansas’ biggest test is getting off the field after allowing Missouri to convert 10 of 19 third downs and 4 of 5 fourth downs in last year’s meeting.
The Tigers still have backfield depth despite Ahmad Hardy’s absence, with Jamal Roberts returning after rushing for 143 yards against KU and All-American tackle Cayden Green potentially back.
Reduced stadium capacity may mute the Lawrence crowd, but the game is still framed as an early measuring stick for Kansas against what could be its toughest opponent before a 2031 series gap.