Kansas hosts Missouri in the 122nd Border Showdown at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Kansas hosts Missouri in the 122nd Border Showdown at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium

Summary

Kansas football hosts Missouri this Friday for the 122nd playing of the Border Showdown. The matchup marks the first time the rivalry game will be held in Lawrence since 2005. Missouri currently leads the series history and won last year's game 42-31 after the rivalry was renewed in 2025. Kansas head coach Lance Leipold praised Missouri's recent performance and noted the team's balanced offensive threat. Players expect an intense atmosphere at the stadium, which is referred to by the program as The Booth. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. as the teams resume a series historically rooted in regional civil history.

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By the Numbers

•The 122nd Border Showdown takes place this Friday in Lawrence.
•Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
•Missouri won the most recent meeting 42-31 last year.
•This is the first time the rivalry has been played in Lawrence since 2005.

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4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas prepares for first ‘Border Showdown’ in Lawrence since 2005

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LAWRENCE (KSNT) — The ‘Border Showdown’ returns to Lawrence, in its 122nd playing, for the first time in 21 years. The rivalry was renewed last year, for the first time since 2011, when the Missouri Tigers took the 42-31 win. Head coach Lance Leipold was impressed with what he saw from the Tigers in their […]
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