Photo Gallery: Jayhawks fall apart in 2nd half, lose 38-21 to Tigers

By Staff Sep 11, 2026

Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet (87) gets in the end zone for the Tigers’ final touchdown past Kansas linebacker Malachi Curvey (11) during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas wide receiver Keaton Kubecka (3) is hit by Missouri safety Elijah Dotson (22) after a catch during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Missouri defensive tackle Donta Simpson (8) comes over the top of Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) after throwing him down for a sack during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

A section of Missouri fans celebrate after the Tigers’ final touchdown against Kansas during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Bewildered Kansas students watch late during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) throws against Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb (90) during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Coaches and staff separate Kansas and Missouri players during a skirmish following the Tigers’ 38-21 win over the Jayhawks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas and Missouri players are separated after a skirmish following the Tigers’ 38-21 win over the Jayhawks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet (87) waves to a section of Kansas fans after a touchdown during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Missouri running back Jamal Roberts (20) trudges ahead against the Kansas defense during a run in the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) narrowly escapes Missouri defensive end Daeden Hopkins (10) during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Missouri running back Xai’shaun Edwards (24) lumbers ahead for a touchdown against Kansas safety Mason Ellis (23) during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Missouri linebacker Robert Woodyard Jr. (0) slips away from Kansas wide receiver Nahzae Cox (0) after an interception during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas cornerback Jalen Todd (1) brings down Missouri running back Jamal Roberts (20) on a run during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Missouri running back Jamal Roberts (20) is upended by Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) during the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) celebrates after a touchdown against Missouri during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) celebrates after a touchdown against Missouri during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) pulls in a touchdown in the south end zone before Missouri safety Trajen Greco (4) during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas students get rabid as the Jayhawks prepare to kickoff to Missouri during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas safety Corey Gordon (3) comes over the top of Missouri running back Jamal Roberts (20) for a stop during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Missouri quarterback Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons (13) drops back to pass deep in the Tigers territory during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas basketball newcomer Tyran Stokes gives a thumbs down to a section of Missouri fans as he runs by on the sidelines prior to kickoff on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) gets away from the Missouri defense as he looks to pass during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas running back Dylan Edwards (1) is stopped short of the end zone as he is taken off his feet by Missouri safety Trajen Greco (4) during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas running back Dylan Edwards (1) gets away on a run up field against Missouri during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas safety Mason Ellis (23) can’t bring down Missouri running back Jamal Roberts (20) as he breaks away for a touchdown during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas fans in the south end zone celebrate after Kansas cornerback Austin Alexander (0) returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold and the sideline watch with anticipation after a blocked field goal by the Jayhawks during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) celebrates after stripping the ball from a Missouri player during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) celebrates after stripping the ball from a Missouri player during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas wide receiver Keaton Kubecka (3) catches a pass for a first down before Missouri linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez (5) during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas tight end Quinton Conley (81) celebrates with Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) after Davis blocked a Missouri field goal attempt during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) throws over Missouri defensive tackle Donta Simpson (8) during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Fireworks go off in the north end zone after a return on a blocked field goal by Kansas cornerback Austin Alexander (0) during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) celebrates after stripping the ball from a Missouri player during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas and Missouri face off at the end of the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas students go wild as Kansas great Tony Sands pumps them up prior to kickoff against Missouri on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas great, Tony Sands, pumps up the south student section prior to kickoff against Missouri on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) throws a pass during warmups prior to kickoff against Missouri on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.