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The excitement surrounding the return of the Border Showdown to Lawrence is clear, as Kansas has officially sold out tickets for Friday night’s matchup against Missouri.
Kansas and Missouri will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, with the Jayhawks hosting the Tigers in Lawrence for the first time since 2005. The University of Kansas’ official ticketing site lists the game as sold out, signaling the level of anticipation surrounding one of college football’s oldest rivalries.
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The sellout gives Kansas an important home-field advantage as the Jayhawks prepare to take on a Missouri team that enters the game ranked No. 23 in the country. Both teams are 1-0 heading into the matchup after impressive performances in their season openers.
Kansas opened its season with a 51-6 victory over Long Island, while Missouri defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14. The Jayhawks will now face a much bigger challenge against the Tigers, but they will do so with a packed stadium behind them.
Friday’s crowd will also be part of a significant moment in the rivalry. The two programs renewed the Border Showdown last season after a 14-year break, with Missouri winning 42-31 in Columbia. This time, Kansas gets to host the rivalry in front of its home fans.
That makes the sellout especially important for the Jayhawks. A full stadium can create an environment that makes communication more difficult for the visiting team and gives Kansas additional energy throughout the game. With Missouri coming into Lawrence as a favorite, Kansas will need every possible advantage.
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The Tigers are currently favored by several points, but Missouri has not won in Lawrence since 2001. That history gives Kansas another reason to believe it can pull off an upset in front of a sellout crowd.
The game also represents another step forward for the rivalry. Kansas and Missouri have played 122 times, making the Border Showdown one of the most-played rivalries in college football. Missouri…
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Publish date : 2026-09-11 21:30:00
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