War, what is it good for?
A Week 2 non-conference college football game, for one.
Border War, and its recently announced official kickoff time, is back on a football field for the first time in 14 years on Sept. 6, when Missouri football hosts Kansas in Columbia to reignite the rivalry between the old conference enemies.
The Tigers open their 2025 campaign Thursday, Aug. 28, against Central Arkansas on Faurot Field, part of a six-game homestand to begin the season. That run includes visits from fellow College Football Playoff hopefuls South Carolina and Alabama, but ask around Mid-Missouri and the visit from the Jayhawks may just be the marquee game.
The Tribune is analyzing the offseason of each of Mizzou’s 2025 opponents to get you up to speed with the new rosters and coaching staffs after a busy offseason.
Here’s what to know about Kansas in 2025, including key additions, coaching changes and playmakers to keep an eye on when the Jayhawks come to Columbia for the first time since 2006.
Who are the opposing names to know when Missouri football hosts Kansas?
Quarterback: Jalon Daniels returns as the Jayhawks’ starter for the fourth full season, with 2025 being his sixth total year in Lawrence. Last season started out poorly for Daniels, as he was highly turnover prone in a 1-5 run to open a campaign the Jayhawks finished 5-7. At his best he’s a dynamic dual-threat player who can take control of games — as he showed in KU’s 4-2 finish to last year. At his worst, he threw 12 interceptions in 12 games with a 57% completion percentage.
Offensive playmaker: Daniel Hishaw Jr. looks likely to take the reins at running back after spending most of his career as a backup. He’s been productive as a change-of-pace player, averaging 5.3 yards per carry in his career, which has seen him tally 1,490 rushing yards and 18…
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