Mizzou Backs Off Border War Against Resurgent KU Football

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"According to McMurphy’s report, the Tigers didn’t want to play the Jayhawks, which means the matchup won’t happen. Kansas, who is bowl eligible for the first time since 2008, was reportedly not opposed to playing Missouri."

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Missouri Won't Play Kansas in a Bowl Game: Report

Kansas and Missouri haven't played in The Border War since 2011, but there was a chance to reignite the rivalry in the Liberty Bowl later this month with both KU and Mizzou sitting at 6-6 and bowl eligible. However, according to Brett McMurphy of Action Sports, that won't be happening.