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Historic Kansas-Missouri Rivalry Revived for 2025 Showdown

9/1/2025

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The University of Kansas football team will play Missouri on September 6, 2025, their first meeting since 2011.
Coaches and players prioritize preparation, with safety Lyrik Rawls expressing enthusiasm for the historic matchup.
The rivalry, which began in 1891, is reviving with games scheduled for 2025, 2026, 2031, and 2032.
Both teams recognize the game's importance, with Kansas focusing on performance despite the rivalry's intensity.

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Story summary

The University of Kansas football team will play Missouri on September 6, 2025, their first meeting since 2011.
Coaches and players prioritize preparation, with safety Lyrik Rawls expressing enthusiasm for the historic matchup.
The rivalry, which began in 1891, is reviving with games scheduled for 2025, 2026, 2031, and 2032.
Both teams recognize the game's importance, with Kansas focusing on performance despite the rivalry's intensity.