Kansas prepares to host Missouri in upcoming rivalry football game

Kansas hosts No. 23 Missouri this Friday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in a non-conference rivalry matchup. Both teams enter the game with 1-0 records following victories in their respective season openers. Kansas head coach Lance Leipold noted the intensified atmosphere surrounding the game, marking a return to the series after a long hiatus that ended last year. Kansas defensive coordinator D.K. McDonald emphasized the need to contain Missouri's offensive line and pressure quarterback Austin Simmons, while associate head coach Andy Kotelnicki highlighted the importance of ball security for the Jayhawks. The game is confirmed as a sellout for the home crowd in Lawrence.

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