Why Mizzou-K-State, KU-West Virginia are measuring stick games

Missouri and Kansas State met on the football field for the first time in 1909 and became members of the same conference, the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1913. Over the next century the neighbors met 97 times. That relationship ended when the Tigers joined the SEC for the 2012 football season.But they’re back on the same field Saturday when Mizzou visits Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Neither team is ranked but both overwhelmed their opening game opponent and see this game as an early season measuring stick. On today’s SportsBeat KC, beat writer Kellis Robinett breaks down the matchup and the Wildcats’ role as an 8 1/2-point favorite.After a break, Gary Bedore provides an update on Kansas, which travels to West Virginia in the first Big 12 game of the season. The Jayhawks powered past an FCS opponent in the opener, and look to keep the momentum going against the Mountaineers team that won by six in this meeting in Lawrence last season. West Virginia is a 13-point favorite.Story links:Even after good vibes in victory, Missouri Tigers know they must clean up mistakesKansas State still views Missouri as football rival a decade after Tigers left Big 12KU Jayhawks vs. West Virginia Mountaineers: Five things to know entering Big 12 opener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices