Border War Rivalry Returns | Missouri Tigers Football News

The Border War is back—and it’s bigger than ever. Missouri and Kansas collide this Friday night in a rivalry game that won’t be repeated until 2031. After Missouri broke a long losing streak last year, they’re hungry to end their 25-year drought in Lawrence. Both teams opened with dominant wins—Missouri crushed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14, Kansas dominated Long Island 51-6—and now face their first true test. Quarterbacks Austin Simmons (Mo.) and Isaiah Marshall (KU) are both stepping into full-time roles after stellar debut performances. On the ground, Kansas ran for nearly 300 yards and five TDs; Missouri will rely on Jamal Roberts, who delivered the game-winner against KU last season. Defensively, both squads need to step up—Kansas surrendered 42 points last year, Missouri had just one sack in their opener. With key players sidelined, expect a gritty, high-stakes battle where every play matters. 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/0f7e7c3502df8105