This week, an old, bitter football rivalry is renewed when the Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) take to the road for the first time this season to play the Missouri Tigers (1-0).
The Jayhawks have outsored Fresno State and Wagner by a combined score of 77-14, while the Tigers easily manhandled Central Arkansas, 61-6. In their final warmup before the big game, Kansas held Wagner to only 143 yards while Missouri allowed 227 yards. In two games, the KU defense has allowed just 90 yards rushing on 57 attmepts.
On offense both teams had huge nights agaisnt inferior opponents. Missouri amassed 560 total yards - 314 throuh the air and 219 on the ground. Kansas passed for 346 yards and rushed for 285 yards.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Missouri Tigers: A brief history
These two schools have played 120 times in their history. The rivalry has been extremely close throughtout the years, with the Tigers claiming a record of 57-54-9 while the Jayhawks recognize a record of 55-56-9. One win is in dispute and is claimed by both schools. Long-term rivalries seldom are closer than this, and few are as heated.
Kansas vs. Missouri: Where and when
The Border War resumes after a 14-season hiatus. This game will take place at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. It holds 62,621 fans and is sure to be filled to capacity on Saturday, September 6 at 2:30 p.m. CDT.
Kansas vs. Missouri: Where to stream and watch
The game will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and can be streamed on FuboTV.
Kansas vs. Missouri: Betting odds and lines
- Point Spread - Kansas +6.5 points, Missouri -6.5 points
- Over/Under - 50.5
- Money Line - Kansas +180, Missouri -220
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Kansas vs. Missouri: What is the weather forecast?
According to Weatherbug, the weather in Columbia, Missouri, should be partly cloudy, with a slight breeze from the northwest, and the temperature will be a mild 72 degrees. It should be a beautiful day for some football.
This game has been a long time coming, and with the renewal of the Border War, the world is right again.
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