Mizzou officials consider prioritizing the long-term future of the Border War

The athletic department at Mizzou faces uncertainty regarding the future of the Border War with kansas across major sports. While basketball meetings remain on the schedule through December, comments from kansas leadership suggest the series may not continue. Mizzou currently maintains an all-time lead in the football series at 58-54-9, compared to a significant deficit in the basketball series. The football rivalry holds deep historical significance for Mizzou, including the 1911 origin of the Homecoming tradition. Currently, two football games between the programs are set for 2031 and 2032, leaving a five-year gap after the upcoming 2026 meeting. Athletic director Laird Veatch faces the challenge of securing the rivalry's place on the calendar amid shifting scheduling trends.

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