Missouri at Kansas – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 11, 2026)

Two unbeaten programs meet in Lawrence with genuine stakes attached. Missouri enters ranked 25th nationally after a 54-14 dismantling of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, while Kansas is riding the momentum of a 51-6 opening statement that produced 613 yards of total offense. Both teams have something to prove, and both have the offensive firepower to make this uncomfortable for the other side.

For Kansas, quarterback Isaiah Marshall was sharp in the opener — 246 passing yards and two touchdowns — and wide receiver Nik McMillan gave him a genuine downfield weapon with 130 receiving yards and a score. The Jayhawks’ offense, operating under the returned Andy Kotelnicki, looked like a unit that had been running this system for years.

Missouri counters with Austin Simmons, who was arguably more efficient in Week 1 — 252 yards through the air and four touchdown passes. Receiver Donovan Olugbode caught two of those scores and piled up 116 yards. The Tigers arrive as the higher-ranked team, but Kansas is at home, and that 613-yard performance suggests the Jayhawks are not here to play the gracious host.

Missouri at Kansas Game Information

Game Date: September 11, 2026
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FOX
Location: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Missouri comes in as a ranked SEC program picked 10th in conference media polling, carrying preseason expectations that make a road loss to a Big 12 opponent particularly costly. Kansas, meanwhile, has a chance to announce itself with a signature win against a nationally ranked opponent on its own field. Both teams are 1-0, and a victory here sets the tone for how each program’s season gets defined in the weeks ahead. The Border Showdown carries its own weight regardless of circumstances — this one arrives with both sides having something real to protect.

Kansas Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 1-0
Rankings: #8 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 1-0 at home
Conference Record: 0-0
Division Record: 0-0
Streak: Won 1

Kansas Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 613 yards (Avg. 613.0 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 336 yards (Avg. 336.0 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 277 yards (Avg. 277.0 yards per game)
Points Scored: 51 points (Avg. 51.0 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 100.0% (8/8) | Third Down: 61.5% (8/13)

Kansas Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 146 yards (Avg. 146.0 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 111 yards (Avg. 111.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 35 yards (Avg. 35.0 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 6 points (Avg. 6.0 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Three & Outs Forced: 5

Kansas Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Isaiah Marshall, 14 Completions/19 Attempts (73.7%), 246 Yards, 2 Touchdowns, 0 Interceptions
Rushing: Yasin Willis, 11 Attempts, 72 Yards (6.5 avg), 2 Touchdowns
Receiving: Nik McMillan, 6 Receptions, 130 Yards, 1 Touchdowns
Tackles: David Santiago, 1 Tackles (1 solo, 0 assists)
Sacks: Bam Crouch, 1 Sacks

Missouri Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 1-0
Rankings: #9 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 1-0 at home
Conference Record: 0-0
Division Record: 0-0
Streak: Won 1

Missouri Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 562 yards (Avg. 562.0 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 357 yards (Avg. 357.0 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 205 yards (Avg. 205.0 yards per game)
Points Scored: 54 points (Avg. 54.0 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 100.0% (5/5) | Third Down: 60.0% (6/10)

Missouri Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 198 yards (Avg. 198.0 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 109 yards (Avg. 109.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 89 yards (Avg. 89.0 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 14 points (Avg. 14.0 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 1 | Three & Outs Forced: 5

Missouri Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Austin Simmons, 17 Completions/19 Attempts (89.5%), 252 Yards, 4 Touchdowns, 0 Interceptions
Rushing: Jamal Roberts, 13 Attempts, 47 Yards (3.6 avg), 1 Touchdowns
Receiving: Donovan Olugbode, 8 Receptions, 116 Yards, 2 Touchdowns
Tackles: Elijah Dotson, 1 Tackles (1 solo, 0 assists)
Sacks: Jason Dowell, 1 Sacks

What to Watch For

The quarterback matchup is the central tension. Isaiah Marshall and Austin Simmons both opened their seasons with nearly identical passing yardage totals — 246 and 252 yards respectively — but Simmons had the edge in touchdown production with four scores to Marshall’s two. How each manages pressure will matter: Missouri’s defense generated limited sacks in Week 1, with Jason Dowell accounting for the team’s lone sack, while Kansas got one from Bam Crouch. Neither pass rush dominated, which could mean both quarterbacks have room to operate.

Donovan Olugbode is the player to watch on Missouri’s side — 116 receiving yards and two touchdowns in one game is a performance that demands a defensive answer. Kansas will need to account for him early. On the other side, Nik McMillan’s 130-yard opener signals that Marshall has a legitimate target capable of winning in space. Missouri’s secondary will face a real test containing him. Running backs Yasin Willis (72 rush yards, two touchdowns) and Jamal Roberts (47 rush yards, one touchdown) add complementary dimensions that could prove decisive if either passing game faces sustained resistance.

Kansas Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 19, 2026 vs Arizona State Sun Devils
October 03, 2026 vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
October 10, 2026 at Utah Utes
October 17, 2026 at Kansas State Wildcats
October 24, 2026 vs Baylor Bears
October 31, 2026 at TCU Horned Frogs
November 07, 2026 vs UCF Knights
November 14, 2026 at West Virginia Mountaineers
November 21, 2026 vs BYU Cougars
November 28, 2026 at Oklahoma State Cowboys

Missouri Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 19, 2026 vs Troy Trojans
September 26, 2026 at Mississippi State Bulldogs
October 03, 2026 vs Florida Gators
October 10, 2026 vs Texas A&M Aggies
October 17, 2026 at Ole Miss Rebels
October 31, 2026 at Arkansas Razorbacks
November 07, 2026 vs Texas Longhorns
November 14, 2026 at Georgia Bulldogs
November 21, 2026 vs Kentucky Wildcats
November 28, 2026 vs Oklahoma Sooners

Our game previews are produced programmatically using real-time data via Sportradar and AI writing tools. Articles are regularly reviewed for accuracy before publication.