Missouri vs Kansas Prediction: Battle in the Border War

It’s not Alabama vs Auburn, Ohio State vs Michigan, or Army vs Navy, but Kansas and Missouri have been doing this Border War thing since 1901 – an 18-12 Mizzou win – and have played it 110 times since.

There’s genuine hatred in this, even though the basketball side tends to get a little more heated. This time around, Kansas is trying to become a factor again after a few down years, and Missouri needs this just to keep the lights on with the SEC season coming up in a hurry.

Missouri vs Kansas: Quick Hits

Missouri beat Kansas 42-31 last year, making it four in a row since a 40-37 Jayhawk win to end the 2008 regular season.

Kansas started the season roaring, with a 51-6 exhibition over an overmatched LIU team. Missouri did its tuning up on Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a 54-14 win.

Missouri gets Troy next, and then starts out the SEC season at Mississippi State. Kansas hops on a plane to London after this to start the Big 12 season against Arizona State.

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How To Watch Missouri vs Kansas

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
TV: FOX
Location: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS 
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Why Missouri Will Win

Austin Simmons couldn’t have looked better. The Ole Miss transfer was on from the start against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, hitting 17-of-19 passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns. He spread around the throws, the running game did its job, and the offense did what it was supposed to do.

Yes, it was against an FCS team, but the Kansas defense still has to prove it can hold up against accurate passers who can move. The Tigers should be able to keep up the pace – the line will be good at keeping Simmons upright.

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Why Kansas Will Win

Kansas might not have a ton of talent on defense, but it’ll bring the heat and do whatever it can to make Simmons uncomfortable.

The Mizzou line is good, but the Jayhawks will get into the backfield and hurry up the process a bit. Simmons might have been great…

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Publish date : 2026-09-10 07:30:00

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