Kansas head coach Lance Leipold observed the action as the Jayhawks faced the Missouri Tigers on September 11, 2026, at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence. The matchup renewed the historic Border War rivalry between the two programs.
The game marked a significant non-conference meeting between the former Big 12 rivals, with Kansas looking to build momentum under Leipold's leadership. Missouri traveled to Lawrence for the first time since the series was paused following conference realignment.
