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Missouri coach blasts Kansas over slavery references after Border War win

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 13 September 2026 at 2:57 am

Missouri coach blasts Kansas over slavery references after Border War win

Tigers beat Kansas 38-21 in historic Border War Rivalry has roots in pre-Civil War slavery conflict Drinkwitz says buildup left him ‘embarrassed’ The latest edition of the Border War between Missouri and Kansas turned out to be a mere skirmish for a half.

Robert Woodyard Jr produced back-to-back turnovers soon after the break, and Austin Simmons and the potent Tigers offense turned them into touchdowns, helping No 23 Missouri break open a tie game and roll to a 38-21 victory Friday night.

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Missouri coach blasts Kansas over slavery references after Border War win

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