US EditionMissouri and Kansas Renew Bitter Border War Rivalry with Historic Roots Dating to the 1850s
Missouri Tigers football players were educated on the Border War's deep history to understand its significance ahead of the rivalry's return after a 14-year hiatus. The series dates back to 1891.
- Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz brought in guest speakers over the summer to educate Mizzou players about the Border War before Saturday's renewal against the Kansas Jayhawks.
- Beginning in the 1850s and '60s, the rivalry traces back to 1850s-60s guerilla fighting in western Missouri and eastern Kansas, with Jayhawkers pillaging Missouri towns and William Quantrill's 1863 raid on Lawrence.
- With 120 meetings dating back to 1891, Kansas football coach Lance Leipold recalled, `My wife and I were at church and somebody wanted to talk about it.`
- For at least one Missouri player, the history sessions shifted his view from a mere sports rivalry to deeper meaning, and Coach Eli Drinkwitz said it's vital to stir Mizzou fans' passion amid their many demands.
- After Missouri's 2011 move to the Southeastern Conference, the annual showdown paused, and series records remain disputed: Missouri claims 57-54-9; Kansas believes 55-56-9.
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Missouri and Kansas renew bitter Border War rivalry with historic roots dating to the 1850s
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz and Kansas coach Lance Leipold have been teaching their players about the history behind their rivalry, known as the Border War.
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