Missouri football defeats Kansas 38-21 in rivalry game

Missouri moved to 2-0 on the season with a 38-21 victory over Kansas in Lawrence on Friday. The game was tied 14-14 at halftime, but Missouri capitalized on multiple Kansas turnovers to pull ahead in the second half. Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns, while the Kansas offense struggled to sustain momentum, averaging only 2.3 yards per carry. Kansas head coach Lance Leipold noted that his team failed to generate pressure on the Missouri quarterback and struggled with coverage assignments throughout the evening. The loss drops Kansas to 1-1 on the season as the Jayhawks continue to evaluate offensive consistency and defensive execution.

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