Missouri football defeats Kansas 38-21 in Lawrence Border War matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Missouri Tigers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 38-21 on Friday in Lawrence during a non-conference Border War game. Kansas fell to a 1-1 record after struggling with turnovers and failing to register a sack on defense. Despite the loss, the Jayhawks special teams provided a highlight when Austin Alexander returned a blocked field goal 88 yards for a touchdown. Missouri recorded 469 yards of total offense and maintained pressure throughout the second half to pull away from the tie game at halftime. Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall finished the game with three turnovers, contributing to an overall offensive grade of D for the Jayhawks. The coaching staff faced criticism for the team's inability to maintain momentum following a competitive first half.
- •Missouri defeated Kansas 38-21 in a non-conference matchup in Lawrence.
- •The game was tied 14-14 at halftime before Missouri pulled away in the second half.
- •Austin Alexander scored for Kansas on an 88-yard return of a blocked field goal.
- •Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall committed three turnovers in the loss.
- •Missouri recorded 469 yards of total offense while holding Kansas without a sack.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Snap counts, PFF grades for Missouri football Border War win over KU
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas football vs Missouri grades: KU’s report card from Border War loss
"Kansas football faced Missouri on Friday at home. Here’s how the Jayhawks graded out from this non-conference matchup in Lawrence against the Tigers.
"Here's how PFF graded Missouri football's players in the Tigers' win over Kansas, and how many snaps each Mizzou players was on the field for.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:11 PMSnap counts, PFF grades for Missouri football Border War win over KU
Here's how PFF graded Missouri football's players in the Tigers' win over Kansas, and how many snaps each Mizzou players was on the field for.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 4:17 AMKansas football vs Missouri grades: KU’s report card from Border War loss
Kansas football faced Missouri on Friday at home. Here’s how the Jayhawks graded out from this non-conference matchup in Lawrence against the Tigers.
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