Kansas Jayhawks vs. Missouri: Five things to know about the Border War showdown
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- Kansas and Missouri renew rivalry Saturday in first meeting since 2011.
- Quarterbacks Daniels and Pribula lead offenses with high early-season impact.
- Kansas defense allows just 14 points through two games; faces tougher test.
The Kansas Jayhawks football team has its first real test of the season on Saturday.
After playing well vs. Wagner last Friday, Kansas will face rival Missouri for the first time since 2011. The Border War clash will be the first since 2011. The Tigers departed for the SEC the following season.
Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s game:
KU football vs. Missouri game details
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6
Where: Faurot Field, Columbia
TV: ESPN2
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network; WHB (810) in Kansas City
Early betting line: Missouri is 6.5-point favorite.
Five things to know
1. League media projected the Tigers to finish No. 12 in the SEC. Missouri finished with a 5-3 record in the conference last season, tied for fourth place with Ole Miss. The roster has plenty of turnover from last season, with key players such as quarterback Brady Cook and star wide receiver Luther Burden III departing for the NFL.
2. Kansas looks to end a 3-game losing streak vs. Missouri. The first matchup between the two sides was in 1891. The Jayhawks won. The Tigers won the latest matchup, 24-10, in 2011. The series record is disputed: Mizzou believes the all-time series record is 57-54-9, while KU claims a smaller lead for the Tigers: 56-55-9.
3. All eyes are on KU quarterback Jalon Daniels and MU’s Beau Pribula. Daniels is off to a red-hot start this season. He’s yet to play a full game, but he’s got 456 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception. Meanwhile, Pribula impressed vs. Central Arkansas. He went 23-of-28 passing for 283 yards and two scores. He also ran for 65 yards and added two rushing touchdowns. He’s now the de facto starting QB after the leg injury to Sam Horn.
4. KU’s defense will be tested by Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy. The UL-Monroe transfer had over 1,300 rushing yards as a true freshman. He looked just as good against Central Missouri. He finished the night with 100 yards on 10 carries. He also had a touchdown.
5. KU’s defense is off to a dominant start to the season. It’s true that the Jayhawks have played “lesser” foes in Fresno State and Wagner, but they have allowed a total of just 14 points and 357 yards of offense combined in those two games. Those opponents have rushed for just 90 yards combined. How KU fares against the Missouri offense will likely determine the flow of Saturday’s game.
This story was originally published September 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM.
