Border War Focus: Discipline Over Hype | Missouri Tigers Football News

Mizzou gears up for the high-stakes Border War against Kansas, but coaches and players are keeping their focus laser-sharp on execution—not hype. With their first road game of the season, they’re tackling key weaknesses: run defense, quarterback protection, and mental toughness under crowd noise. The loss of a starting running back has pushed younger players to step up with veteran guidance, while facing Kansas’s dual-threat QB demands disciplined, adaptive defense. An offensive lineman’s potential return could be a major boost, but for now, the message is clear: this rivalry game is about playing their own game and staying locked in. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a043ff67a43c1f36