The historic Border War rivalry between the Missouri Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks is set to reignite Friday night in Lawrence, Kansas. This marks the first time the two college football teams have faced each other in Lawrence since 2005.
The Missouri Tigers, led by Austin Simmons, are coming off a 54-14 victory against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions on September 3. The Kansas Jayhawks, with Isaiah Marshall at the helm, enter the contest following a 51-6 win over the LIU Sharks on September 4.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday, September 11, and will be played at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. For viewers without cable, the game can be streamed through live TV streaming services. Sling TV's Select plan, which includes FOX, is available for $19.99 per month. The FOX channel is also part of Sling TV's Blue plan, priced at $45.99 per month.
Missouri enters the matchup as a 6.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Tigers' head coach Eli Drinkwitz emphasized the importance of his team focusing on in-game adjustments and discipline during the rivalry game.