Overview
- The Tigers and Jayhawks, each 1-0 after lopsided season-openers, meet Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. CT at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium with the game on FOX and streaming on Fubo.
- Major sportsbooks list Missouri as roughly a 6–6.5-point favorite and set the over/under near 50–51 points, and multiple predictive models give Missouri the higher win probability.
- Missouri’s key availability updates are that Ahmad Hardy remains doubtful while offensive tackle Cayden Green has been practicing and is trending toward returning.
- Kansas coaches have singled out Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons for praise and say their game plan will emphasize generating pressure and limiting his passing impact.
- The matchup revives a rivalry first played in the 19th century and marks Missouri’s first trip to Lawrence in 21 years, giving the game heightened local significance beyond a single-season test.