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Missouri Tigers surpass Kansas in Border War, Daeden Hopkins shines

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:52 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Missouri Tigers surpass Kansas in Border War, Daeden Hopkins shines

Summary

The Missouri Tigers secured a 38-21 victory against the Kansas Jayhawks on September 11 in the Border War matchup. The Tigers dominated the second half and received notable performances from players including Austin Simmons and defensive lineman Daeden Hopkins, who was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week. Hopkins recorded 4.5 tackles and 1.5 sacks, contributing to a strong defensive showing that limited Kansas to a single second-half scoring drive. With their defensive performance improving from the previous season, the Tigers will next face the Troy Trojans in their final non-conference game before starting SEC play.

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•Missouri wins 38-21 against Kansas in Border War on September 11.
•Daeden Hopkins named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week.
•Hopkins recorded 4.5 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the game.
•Missouri allows 255 yards per game, ranking top-20 nationally.
•Tigers face Troy Trojans next before SEC competition begins.

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The Missouri Tigers dominated the second half of the Border War en route to a 38-21 victory over their oldest rival. While Austin Simmons received praise for his efforts, he was not the only one.Tigers defensive end Daeden Hopkins was honored as the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week after an explosive effort in the […] The post SEC Notices Mizzou’s Daeden Hopkins In Border War Victory appeared first on HEAVY.
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