Missouri football defeats Kansas 38-21 in Lawrence Border War matchup

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.

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