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The Border War: No. 23 Missouri visits Kansas in latest rivalry game steeped in Civil War-era battle
The nationally televised rematch carries program momentum, a trophy and renewed fan animosity after Missouri won 42-31 in last year’s return game.
On Friday night, Missouri visits Kansas in Lawrence for the latest edition of the 'Border War,' a rivalry game steeped in Civil War-era history.
Roots of the rivalry trace to the Civil War-era, when violent conflicts like the Sack of Lawrence and the Pottawatomie Massacre earned the border region the name 'Bleeding Kansas.'
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz and Kansas coach Lance Leipold emphasized the game's historical significance, noting the intensity of the rivalry across all sports.
Coming off a dominant win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff last week, The Tigers face five top-10 opponents in the SEC, making this game critical for momentum.
Kansas athletic director Travis Goff recently posted an image of John Brown, a figure viewed by some as an abolitionist and by others as a militant raider.