The Kansas football team renews its heated rivalry with the Missouri Tigers on Friday, and as usual, this game carries extra weight with fans, coaches, alumni, and the players. The two states have been bitter enemies since the pre-Civil War days, and little has changed.
The two schools rekindled this rivalry last season, when Missouri came from behind to beat KU, 42-31. The Jayhawks played well early but stumbled horribly down the stretch.
The Tigers made the news lately in the most Missouri way possible. They are claiming an unearned national championship from 1960. Even more hilarious is the fact that the Jayhawks smoked Mizzou that season, 23-7. KU had two players who participated in that game ruled ineligible, and the Big 8 conference decided to make KU forfeit that game and give the win to the Tigers. The NCAA, however, recognizes the KU win. But sure, go ahead and claim a championship for yourselves.
NEW: Missouri has officially claimed its first College Football national championship, the school announced🏆
— On3 (@On3) August 28, 2026
The Tigers' 1960 team won the Big Eight and appeared at No. 1 in the AP poll.https://t.co/BgrLZhuUX7 pic.twitter.com/ox1fqnJZOk
It should be mentioned that Missouri finished fifth that season in the final AP Poll, while the final UPI Poll slotted them fourth. It makes total sense that Missouri claims and will celebrate a national championship it absolutely didn't earn.
Kansas beat Long Island 51-6 in its first game, while Missouri beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14. Both teams looked good, but it is difficult to draw too many conclusions based on performances against inferior competition. This particular game, however, should tell coaches exactly where each team is right now.
Kansas, especially, which is looking for an early-season identity, needs to play well against the Tigers. KU needs to not only be competitive, but they also need to keep the game close throughout and try to pull off the home upset late.
Kansas vs. Missouri: Where and when
The Jayhawks and the Tigers will renew hostilities on Friday, September 11, at 7 pm CDT. The game will be played on campus at the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS. The Booth is still under construction on the east side and currently holds 32,000 fans.
Kansas vs. Missouri: Where to watch
This heated rivalry between Kansas and Missouri will be broadcast on FOX and can be streamed on FuboTV with a paid subscription.
Kansas vs. Missouri: Betting odds and lines
According to BetMGM, the Jayhawks are 6.5-point home underdogs to the Tigers. The over/under sits at 50.5, and the money lines are Missouri -250 and Kansas +200. KU isn't gaining much advantage to playing Mizzou at home.
Kansas vs. Missouri: What will the weather be like?
The temperature for the Border War should be lower than the brutal heat Kansas played in in week one. The temperature at should be close to 80 degrees at kickoff, according to Weatherbug. There are chances for showers throughout the day, but there should be mostly clear skies by game time.
Because of these possible showers, the humidity will likely be higher, making the temperature seem higher. The sun should set shortly after 7:30, and the temperature should drop as the game progresses.
The weather forecast may change between now and kickoff.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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