Photos: Mizzou fights back twice with 42-31 win over Kansas in Border War
The University of Missouri Tiger fight back twice to beat University of Kansas JayhawksÌý 42-31 in the renewed Border War. It's the first time Mizzou has faced KU in college football since 2011, in a long-time rivalry traditionally called The Border War. The last time the two played in Columbia was 2006.Ìý
Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) hoists the War Drum with his teammates celebrating the Tigers 42-31 win against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Border War on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez celebrates taking down Kansas running back Leshon Williams after a 1-yard gain during second-half action Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri Tigers tight end Brett Norfleet (87) celebrates his 27-yard touchdown against Kansas Jayhawks in second half action on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) on his touchdown during second half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) sets to throw during second-half action against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) breaks away for a 32-yard run in the second quarter of game action against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers wide receiver Marquis Johnson (2) reaches and misses a catch with pressure from Kansas Jayhawks defensive back Jalen Todd (26) during first half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers linebacker Josiah Trotter (40) celebrates tackling Kansas Jayhawks running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. (9) in second half action in a game against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Mizzou linebacker Josiah Trotter, right, celebrates a stop during the first half against Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Cayden Green (70) congratulates place kicker Robert Meyer (88) on his extra points in second half action in a game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Border War on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Kansas Jayhawks tight end DeShawn Hanika (18) celebrates his touchdown in first half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Kansas Jayhawks tight end Leyton Cure (87) sacks Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) during second half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels steps out of bounds as Missouri cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. (2) prepares to make a tackle during second-half action on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri Tigers tight end Brett Norfleet (87) celebrates his 27-yard touchdown with wide receiver Donovan Olugbode (1) against Kansas Jayhawks in second half action on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers wide receiver Marquis Johnson (2) carries the coveted War Drum back to the locker room after the Tigers' 42-31 win against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Border War on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.Ìý
Missouri Tiger Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz call for a review during second half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Kansas Jayhawks defensive tackle Tommy Dunn Jr. (92) sacks Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) during first half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Fans in the student section Missouri Tigers quarterback Matt Zollers (5) as he joins teammates celebrating the Tigers 42-31 win against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Border War on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Fans celebrate as Missouri Tigers wide receiver Marquis Johnson (2) carries the coveted War Drum after the Tigers' 42-31 win against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Border War on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.Ìý
The Missouri Tigers celebrate with the coveted War Drum celebrating their 42-31 win against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Border War on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Kansas Jayhawks defensive tackle Tommy Dunn Jr. (92) sack Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) during first half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Mizzou safety Daylan Carnell stops Kansas wide receiver Levi Wentz just short of the goal line during the first half Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) throws a pass during second half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers place kicker Robert Meyer (88) kicks for extra points during second half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) carries and slides underneath Kansas Jayhawks safety Lyrik Rawls (2) for a first down during second half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) runs with pressure from Kansas Jayhawks safety Lyrik Rawls (2) for a first down during second half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Kansas tight end DeShawn Hanika hauls in a pass for a touchdown in front of Mizzou cornerback Toriano Pride Jr., right, during the first half Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. For more, please see our coverage on Page B1.
Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) break free for a 32-yard touch down against Kansas Jayhawks during first half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Kansas Jayhawks defensive tackle Blake Herold (94) sacks Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) and his teammates runs it in for a touchdown during first half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
“I grew up a Jayhawk fan. I can’t betray them now,†said Missouri student Ian Miller, who is surrounded by Mizzou fans in the student section at Memorial Stadium before the start of the Border War game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Smoke and fire ignite as the Missouri Tigers take the field before the start of game against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Malachi Housh shows his support for the Missouri Tigers before the start of the Border War game against rival Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in the student section at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3), center, arrives with his teammate for the Border War game against rival Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
"I grew up a Jayhawk fan. I can't betray them now," said Missouri student Ian Miller, who gets booed by before the start of the Border War game against rival Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in the student section at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
A Missouri state trooper escorts Missouri Tiger Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz as he arrives with his team for the Border War game against rival Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) hydrates on the sidelines during second half action in a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.
Laurie Skrivan | Post-Dispatch
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Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula was 15 for 18 for 177 yards and three touchdowns on third and fourth downs Saturday.Ìý
The Tigers trailed by as much as 15 but scored the final 14 points of Saturday's game to beat their archrival Jayhawks.Ìý
How Mizzou's Beau Pribula bounced back in the second half to lead the Tigers over Kansas.Ìý
Missouri now leads the all-time series against Kansas 58-54-1.
