Missouri Tigers (1-0) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) September 11, 2026 8:00 pm EDT The Line: Kansas Jayhawks 5.5 / Missouri Tigers -5.5; Over/Under: 51.5 (Get latest betting odds)
The Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks meet Friday in week 2 college football action at Memorial Stadium. Here’s a Kansas vs Missouri Prediction. This article will include a Kansas vs Missouri Pick.
The Missouri Tigers beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and they play Troy next. The Missouri Tigers look to start 2-0 for a fourth straight season. Austin Simmons is completing 89.5 percent of his passes for 252 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Donovan Olugbode and Cayden Lee have combined for 196 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Shaun Terry II has 4 receptions.
The Missouri Tigers’ ground game is averaging 205 yards per contest, and Jamal Roberts leads the way with 47 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Missouri is allowing 14 points and 198 yards per game. Jeremiah Beasley leads the Missouri Tigers with 7 tackles, Jason Dowell has 1 sack, and CJ Bass III has 1 pass deflection.
The Kansas Jayhawks beat Long Island University, and they play Arizona State next. Kansas looks for its fourth 2-0 start in the last five seasons. Isaiah Marshall is completing 73.7 percent of his passes for 246 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Nik McMillan and Bryson Hayes have combined for 186 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Nahzae Cox has 1 reception.
The Kansas Jayhawks’ ground game is averaging 277 yards per contest, and Yasin Willis leads the way with 72 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas is allowing 6 points and 146 yards per game. Quincy Davis leads the Kansas Jayhawks with 5 tackles, Bam Crouch has 1 sack, and Trey Lathan has 1 sack.
Weekday night games can be tricky for visiting teams, and underdogs have a lot of success in these spots. Neither Missouri nor Kansas are fans of each other, and I like my dogs in rivalry spots. Missouri has a young quarterback who doesn’t have road experience, and the Tigers could be down their star running back Ahmad Hardy. Lawrence is going to be rocking for this one, and Kansas should have a shot to spring an upset. This should be a highly contested game. Give me the points with the Jayhawks.