Week 2 •
Memorial Stadium

Kansas31 @FINAL 42Missouri , Week 2, Sep 6, 2025

2-0 Big 12 Power rating: 8.4
1-0 SEC Power rating: 15.1

How did the line hold up?

Market line
MIZ -7.0
PM Implied
MIZ -3.9
Blue Chip model
MIZ -9.1
Edge
+2.1MIZ
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Betting information

Spread
MIZ -7.0
Prediction markets
MIZ 66% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Missouri defeated Kansas 42–31 in a double-digit victory. Missouri covered by 4.0. The market closed at Missouri -7.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Missouri -9.1, an edge of 2.1 points toward Missouri.

What are the key factors for Kansas vs Missouri?

Kansas

Strong Offensive Performance by Jalon Daniels

Daniels threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead score to DeShawn Hanika with 8:45 remaining, showing he can lead the offense effectively.

Defensive Struggles in Key Moments

The defense failed to stop Missouri on fourth down in the fourth quarter, allowing the Tigers to convert and take the lead, which ultimately cost Kansas the game.

First-Half Dominance Fades

Kansas built a 21-6 lead in the second quarter and led 31-24 late, but could not hold the advantage, highlighting issues with maintaining momentum and closing out games.

Opportunities for Improvement Before Big 12 Play

The Jayhawks open Big 12 play against West Virginia on Sept. 20, and must address defensive lapses and fourth-down execution to compete in conference games.

Missouri

Resilient Comeback Victory

Missouri overcame a 21-6 deficit in the second quarter, showing poise and composure to rally and win 42-31. This demonstrated the team's ability to handle adversity and execute under pressure.

Strong Passing and Rushing Attack

Quarterback Beau Pribula threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns, while Jamal Roberts rushed for 143 yards and a clinching score. The balanced offense kept Kansas' defense off balance and was key to the comeback.

Clutch Fourth-Down Conversions

Missouri converted twice on fourth down during the go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter, highlighting their aggressive play-calling and ability to execute in critical moments.

Defensive Resilience After Early Struggles

After allowing 21 points in the first half, Missouri's defense tightened up, forcing a punt late in the game that set up the game-sealing touchdown run. This defensive improvement was crucial to the win.

Upcoming Home Game Against Louisiana

Missouri continues a six-game homestand against Louisiana on Saturday. The team will look to build on this momentum and maintain their undefeated record.

What were the weather conditions for Kansas vs Missouri?

At kickoff, conditions at Memorial Stadium were Partly cloudy, 68°F with winds of 9 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Kansas travels 157 miles to this game, a short road trip.

The trip crosses none of the distance or time-zone thresholds that have measured a price, so travel is not a factor here.

Missouri won by 11 in a double-digit victory.

Missouri covered the spread.

How do Kansas and Missouri compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Missouri (15.1) over Kansas (8.4) by 6.7 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Missouri brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.4). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Sources

Weather

Missouri won and Missouri covered the spread.

Conditions

as of September 6, 2025 Game-time

Partly cloudy

68°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity56%
Wind9 mph W
Gusts15 mph
Wind map for Kansas at Missouri: aerial view of Memorial Stadium, wind from the W at 8.5 mph, gusting to 15.4 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 2
Kickoff (local)
02:30 PM CDT
Venue
Memorial Stadium
Capacity
62,621
Elevation
699 ft
Surface
Artificial Turf

Travel and rest

Measure KansasAway MissouriHome
This week157 miles0 miles
Last weekHome gameHome game
Season total157 miles0 miles
Body clock14:3014:30
Rest8 days9 days