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Border War Returns Saturday as Missouri Hosts Kansas in First On-Campus Meeting Since 2006

Betting markets lean toward Missouri, reflecting confidence in Beau Pribula’s momentum plus a strong home record.

Missouri wide receiver T.J. Moe (28) is tackled by Kansas cornerback Tyler Patmon (33) and defensive end A.J. Stewart (11) during their 2011 game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas football fans react to a touchdown during a game against Fresno State in 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Aug 28, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz on field against the Central Arkansas Bears during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday at Faurot Field in Columbia in the teams’ first football meeting since 2011 and first on-campus game since 2006.
  • Missouri will start Penn State transfer Beau Pribula after Sam Horn suffered a significant Week 1 injury on his first snap, ending their quarterback competition.
  • Kansas counters with a healthy Jalon Daniels, who has completed 36 of 45 passes for 456 yards and seven touchdowns through two wins to open the season.
  • Pribula debuted with 283 passing yards and two scores plus 65 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 61-6 rout of Central Arkansas, with reporters noting an 11-game Missouri home winning streak.
  • The University of Kansas Marching Jayhawks will travel with two security guards for added protection, while BetMGM lists Missouri as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 50.5.