Kansas coaches prepare for Missouri football matchup in Border War
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The Missouri Tigers visit the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Family Memorial Stadium this Friday. Both teams enter the Border War matchup with 1-0 records following victories in their opening games. Kansas head coach Lance Leipold and his coordinators spent Monday analyzing the Missouri roster, specifically highlighting the passing ability of Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons. Kansas defensive coordinator D.K. McDonald emphasized the need to pressure Simmons, who recorded four touchdowns in his debut. The Jayhawks also noted the strength of the Missouri offensive line despite the likely absence of tailback Ahmad Hardy. This contest marks the first time Missouri has played in Lawrence in 21 years.
- •Missouri travels to Lawrence for the first time in 21 years to play Kansas.
- •Both teams enter the Friday game with 1-0 records.
- •Kansas coaches are focused on pressuring Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons.
- •Missouri tailback Ahmad Hardy will likely remain unavailable due to injury.
- •Missouri defeated Kansas last season after rushing for 261 yards.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — What Kansas coaches said about Missouri football before Border War
"Here’s what Kansas head coach Lance Leipold and his coordinators said about Missouri football ahead of the Tigers’ first trip to Lawrence in 21 years.
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