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Missouri Ends 25-Year Lawrence Drought With 38-21 Win

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:41 PM UTC · How we work

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Missouri Ends Drought

Missouri defeated Kansas 38-21 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.
Quarterback Austin Simmons completed 19 of 29 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
The win ended Missouri’s 25-year drought in Lawrence, the first victory there since Oct. 29, 2005.
Running back Jamal Roberts rushed for 125 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown.
Coach Eli Drinkwitz said the team overcame special-teams errors and personal-foul penalties to win.

Summary

Kansas Celebrates Anniversary

Kansas will host a home game marking the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium.
Missouri will travel to host Troy on Sept. 19 for a non-conference matchup.
Kansas will face Arizona State in London’s Union Jack Classic on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m.
Mizzou’s 1960 national championship team will be honored during the stadium anniversary celebration.
Umpire Ron Turner assumed refereeing duties after Jason Autrey’s injury in the second half.

History

Historical Context

In 1960, coach Dan Devine led Missouri to an 11-0 season, outscoring opponents 299-84 and winning the Orange Bowl, a claim later recognized by the Poling System and a 2026 Senate resolution. The 2024 38-21 victory over Kansas in Lawrence ended a 25-year winless streak there, reviving the historic Border War rivalry that began with the 1911 Homecoming game.

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Missouri Ends Drought

Missouri defeated Kansas 38-21 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.
Quarterback Austin Simmons completed 19 of 29 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
The win ended Missouri’s 25-year drought in Lawrence, the first victory there since Oct. 29, 2005.
Running back Jamal Roberts rushed for 125 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown.
Coach Eli Drinkwitz said the team overcame special-teams errors and personal-foul penalties to win.

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