Border War’s Future Hangs in Balance | Topeka News

The historic Border War between Missouri and Kansas is on the brink of ending, with just one final game scheduled for December 6th. Missouri’s coach Dennis Gates is fiercely determined to keep the rivalry alive, even offering to sign a new contract immediately if possible. He champions the game’s legacy and emotional impact, but the decision rests with Kansas, whose coach Bill Self is prioritizing lucrative NIL events like the Players Era tournament, which could pay out over a million dollars per team. Dating back to 1907 and resuming after a nine-year hiatus, this is the 274th meeting — and Gates insists he won’t be the reason it fades. 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/54e85794aeefece9