Kansas at Missouri Game Matchup
Kansas logo Kansas Jayhawks at Missouri TigersMissouri logo
Saturday, September 6th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Faurot Field - Columbia, MO

 
Jayhawks (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Lance Leipold (22 - 28)
Avg Score : 30 - 26 (23 - 30 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.3 - 5.7 (#71)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 5) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 4)
MIZ 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Missouri -11.5   (SP+ MIZ -10)

Projected Score: KU: 20 - MIZ: 31 (53)
MIZ Win prob: 77% | Cover: 45%
KU Travel: 157 miles
Tigers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Eliah Drinkwitz (37 - 24)
Avg Score : 29 - 20 (32 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.4 - 4.6 (#43)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 2) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
 
Kansas's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/22 Kansas vs Fresno State-14.50.0
Thu 8/28 Kansas vs Wagner-27
Sat 9/6 Kansas at Missouri+11.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Kansas vs West Virginia-6.5
Sat 9/27 Kansas vs Cincinnati-2
Sat 10/4 Kansas at UCF-2.5
Sat 10/11 Kansas at Texas Tech+11.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Kansas vs Kansas State+9
Sat 11/1 Kansas vs Oklahoma State-7
Sat 11/8 Kansas at Arizona-3
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Kansas at Iowa State+10
Sat 11/29 Kansas vs Utah+4

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 5, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 5, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Kansas's Schedule
Missouri's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Missouri vs Central Arkansas-36.5
Sat 9/6 Missouri vs Kansas-11.5
Sat 9/13 Missouri vs Louisiana-22
Sat 9/20 Missouri vs South Carolina+0.5
Sat 9/27 Missouri vs Massachusetts-37.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Missouri vs Alabama+14.5
Sat 10/18 Missouri at Auburn+6.5
Sat 10/25 Missouri at Vanderbilt-5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/8 Missouri vs Texas A&M+7
Sat 11/15 Missouri vs Mississippi State-14
Sat 11/22 Missouri at Oklahoma+8.5
Sat 11/29 Missouri at Arkansas-1

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Missouri's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
KU#9 (.32)48% (16)29.749% (15)3.6 (3)21348% (11)2094.68 (11)#108 (.23)45% (99)2646% (104)43% (95)3.83 (73)38.41.41.4
MIZ#70 (.19)44% (54)28.947% (28)3.04 (67)15941% (80)2023.91 (68)#32 (.11)41% (54)20.442% (57)39% (56)3.38 (28)460.71.2
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
KU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MIZ0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KU Offense1229.722.848.1%4.681.4224212132095.658%41%49%48%12%.32
MIZ Defense1320.415.640.6%3.381.2 - - - - - 53%47%42%39%18%.11
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KU Defense122629.544.5%3.831.4 - - - - - 50%50%46%43%17%.23
MIZ Offense1328.932.144%3.910.7193611592024.353%47%47%41%11%.19

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Kansas1230:5421.551%67%4.538.41.41.45.82.3225.3
Missouri1330:2819.547%53%5.2460.71.251.9231
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
KU Offense1258% (19)49% (15)37.8212.75.629 (18).33 (4)3.6 (3)83% (8)7% (20)1.08 (29)
MIZ Defense1353% (91)42% (57) - - - - .01 (18)2.75 (29)73% (64)12% (22)0.92 (43)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
KU Defense1250% (58)46% (104) - - - - .22 (117)3.4 (124)82% (117)10% (62)1 (78)
MIZ Offense1353% (48)47% (28)37.1158.74.325 (41).12 (73)3.04 (67)79% (26)8% (31)0.9 (100)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KU Offense1241% (122)48% (11)14.725.5208.88.214.215 (98)12 (85).38 (17)1.6 (62)30% (38)36% (26).38 (51)5% (31)1.9 (117)
MIZ Defense1347% (47)39% (56) - - - - - - 6 (109).23 (65)1.6 (70)32% (61)27% (20).2 (27)6% (54)2 (65)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KU Defense1250% (72)43% (95) - - - - - - 12 (39).3 (101)1.7 (110)32% (60)33% (104).29 (61)7% (31)2.1 (80)
MIZ Offense1347% (85)41% (80)17.828.5202.27.111.412 (118)5 (6).26 (66)1.6 (69)30% (49)33% (52).39 (44)4% (10)2.1 (49)

Kansas's Power Ratings
Kansas's Power Rating: 4.28 #56
Kansas's Offense Rating: 20.60 #34
Kansas's Defense Rating: 16.32 #79
2025 Talent Rating: 730.00 #67
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #73
Kansas's 2025 Expected Record: 6.3 - 5.7
Kansas's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.0 #49
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #31
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #74

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 774.88
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.24

Power Ratings Matchup
Kansas: 4.28   Missouri: 15.32

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kansas: 3.0   Missouri: 12.5




Missouri's Power Ratings
Missouri's Power Rating: 15.32 #26
Missouri's Offense Rating: 17.13 #48
Missouri's Defense Rating: 3.99 #15
2025 Talent Rating: 858.00 #28
Blue Chip Ratio: 31 #21
Missouri's 2025 Expected Record: 7.4 - 4.6
Missouri's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 12.5 #21
Missouri's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.7 #41
Missouri's Defense SP+ Rating: 18.3 #22

Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 944.88
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.24


Kansas Scoring
Offense: 29.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 22.8
Defense: 26 PPG
Defense on Road: 29.5

Kansas's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Missouri 31
Kansas 20


Projected Total Points: 53
Missouri Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 32.1
Defense: 20.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.6

Missouri's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201111/26Kansas10Missouri24Missouri
201011/27Missouri35Kansas7Missouri
200911/28Kansas39Missouri41Missouri
200811/29Missouri37Kansas40Kansas
200711/24Kansas28Missouri36Missouri
200611/25Missouri42Kansas17Missouri
200510/29Kansas13Missouri3Kansas
200411/20Missouri14Kansas31Kansas
200309/27Kansas35Missouri14Kansas
200210/26Missouri36Kansas12Missouri
200110/20Kansas34Missouri38Missouri
200010/13Missouri17Kansas38Kansas
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Missouri700 Overs
Kansas500 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams5 - 70 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams7 - 50 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#56) Kansas Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 4.28 #56
Offense Rating: 20.60 #34
Defense Rating: 16.32 #79
Overall SP+ Rating: 3.0 #49
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #31
Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #74
Talent Rating: 730.00 #67
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #73
Expected Record: 6.3 - 5.7

Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 41%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.68 PPO
Great Run Success 49%
Great Pass Success 48%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position


Kansas Notes
(5/23) KU was 1-5 in 1 score games LY (of 7 L's)
(4/4) QB Daniels back, electric when healthy
(4/4) RB rebuild. Hishaw exp'd, added Williams (Iowa)
(4/4) OL 2/5 back, good LY. 3 portal adds
(4/4) Def bad LY, replaces a lot. 11 portal adds
(3/21) WR total rebuild. 3 portals. Pickett (BG) #1?
(3/21) New OC Zebrowski was Co-OC/QB LY
(3/21) New DC McDonald promoted? Why?
(3/21) Strange '24, 1-5 to 5-7. Underachieved
Kansas     Ratings Matchup     Missouri
Power #56
#26
Off #34
#48
Def #79
#15
Talent #67
#28
SP+ #49
#21
SP+ Off #31
#41
SP+ Def #74
#22

Weather Forecast
Playing in Faurot Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: KU | MIZ
Depth Chart: KU | MIZ
Rosters: KU | MIZ
(#26) Missouri Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 15.32 #26
Offense Rating: 17.13 #48
Defense Rating: 3.99 #15
Overall SP+ Rating: 12.5 #21
Offense SP+ Rating: 30.7 #41
Defense SP+ Rating: 18.3 #22
Talent Rating: 858.00 #28
Blue Chip Ratio: 31 #21
Expected Record: 7.4 - 4.6

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.91 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 41%
Good OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Good in Scoring Position 3.38 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Missouri Notes
(5/23) Mizzu was 6-1 in 1 score games LY (4-0 in '23)
(4/4) OG Cayden Green a top G via PFF
(3/18) QB1 B. Pribula (PSU) talented/mobile
(3/18) RB, Hardy (ULM) 1,300 yds as Fr LY
(3/18) WRs rebuild. Coleman (MSU) great pickup
(3/18) OL 2/5 back. Avg LY, 2 portal adds.
(3/18) Def v good LY and loaded TY. DL could be ?
(3/18) Should improve TY w/ better QB, great Def
(3/18) Drinkwitz underrated HC. Team always tough


  
Kansas's OC Jim Zebrowski
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jalon Daniels17130057%245414128.2
Cole Ballard5683%51108.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jalon Daniels9344764.833
Daniel Hishaw Jr.6537635.832
Cam Pickett (Tr)17170210.034
Cole Ballard54208.416
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Cam Pickett (Tr)49528210.865
Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (Tr)482020.534
Daniel Hishaw Jr.333011.017
Leshon Williams (Tr)42606.511

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Kansas's DC D.K. McDonald
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Joseph Sipp Jr. (Tr)7912712
Trey Lathan (Tr)799230
D.J. Graham423002
Taylor Davis331001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Joseph Sipp Jr. (Tr)7912712
Dean Miller3210543
D.J. Withers214301
Trey Lathan (Tr)799230
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dean Miller3210543
Lyrik Rawls (Tr)230003
Joseph Sipp Jr. (Tr)7912712

Missouri's OC Kirby Moore
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Beau Pribula (Tr)263574%275517.9
Connor Weselman (Tr)010%0000.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ahmad Hardy (Tr)2371352135.780
Beau Pribula (Tr)3824246.449
Jamal Roberts5321634.114
Tavorus Jones135504.214
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Kevin Coleman Jr. (Tr)69844512.280
Marquis Johnson25352114.149
Vince Brown II (Tr)24256310.730
Brett Norfleet2623529.036

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Missouri's DC Corey Batoon
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Josiah Trotter (Tr)934152
Jalen Catalon (Tr)775213
Triston Newson727241
Marvin Burks Jr.662002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Damon Wilson Jr.226340
Nate Johnson (Tr)293311
Zion Young416353
Chris McClellan396332
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Daylan Carnell515006
Nicholas Deloach Jr.231004
Santana Banner (Tr)542014