Missouri football defeats Kansas 38-21 in Lawrence

Missouri overcame a 14-14 halftime tie to defeat Kansas 38-21 on September 11, 2026, at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Tigers struggled with penalties and execution during the first half, but used a strong second-half performance to pull away from their rivals. Quarterback Austin Simmons anchored the offense, while wide receivers Donovan Olugbode and Cayden Lee both recorded more than 120 receiving yards and touchdowns. Despite the win, Missouri finished the game with six false starts and allowed a blocked field goal return for a touchdown. The coaching staff plans to address these errors before the upcoming game against Troy. Missouri now shifts its focus to correcting special teams and discipline issues observed during this road performance.

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