Missouri beats Kansas 38-21 for fifth straight Border War win

No. 23 Missouri defeated Kansas 38-21 in Lawrence, extending its Border War winning streak to five games and claiming its first victory at Kansas since 2005. Kansas opened with an 88-yard touchdown return after blocking a field goal, but Missouri answered with Jamal Roberts’ 64-yard rushing touchdown and the teams entered halftime tied 14-14. Missouri seized control early in the second half after Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall fumbled and threw an interception on consecutive possessions, leading to touchdowns that put the Tigers ahead 28-14. Quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns, while Roberts ran for 125 yards and a score; Marshall finished with 168 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Kansas briefly cut the deficit to seven points in the third quarter, but Missouri added a field goal and a late touchdown to secure the rivalry win.