Kansas football: Border War football series reportedly being finalized

Kansas football and Missouri haven’t met on the gridiron since 2011, but the series is reportedly being brought back.

This morning, Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou tweeted that Missouri AD Jim Sterk told donors that the Border War would be returning for Kansas football and Missouri. This seems like a logical step given that the rivalry is also being restarted on the basketball court, with both teams set to meet next season.

Since Missouri bailed on the Big 12 for the SEC, the Jayhawks and Tigers have yet to play football against one another. It seems like enough water has gone under the bridge now to restart the rivalry in its full capacity.

Here is DeArmond’s tweet:

While the details are still being worked out, it’ll be interesting to see where the games will be played. From 2007-2011, the Border War was held in Arrowhead Stadium, while majority of the other games were held in either Lawrence or Columbia.

As of now, Missouri leads the overall series 57-54-9. It’s one of the oldest rivalries in all of sports, with the first games beginning all the way back in 1891. While some Kansas football fans may be upset about scheduling Missouri, it’s not a bad thing.

The rivalry was exciting and the games were fun.

While the Jayhawks have struggled in football, playing Missouri should bring some energy into the program, especially if the Jayhawks continue to become more competitive on the field.

An official announcement should be coming soon given Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk has announced the series to a group of donors. As more details are announced, we’ll keep you updated on our Twitter @ThroughThePhog.