For the first time since Mizzou left the Big 12, the Border War is back. Mizzou and Kansas will renew the rivalry on Sept. 6.
At SEC Media Days, Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz said his players understand the significance of facing the Jayhawks.
Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz on playing Kansas this year: "Rivalries are great thing for college football. This one goes back a long way. It's very deep & something our team is keenly aware of."
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 17, 2025Mizzou and Kansas began playing in 1891 and were annual opponents through 2011. Then the rivalry got put on hold when Mizzou left the Big 12 for the SEC.
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Mizzou is seeking to extend its 3-game winning streak in the rivalry. The Tigers won the 2009, ’10 and ’11 meetings, all played in Kansas City.
This year, the Border War comes to Columbia. Mizzou will host Kansas in Week 2, with a kickoff time of 3:30 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN2. The Tigers are coming off a 10-3 season in 2024, while the Jayhawks were 5-7, missing a bowl game.
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