Woodyard’s 2 Second-Half Takeaways Swing Border War as No. 23 Missouri Beats Kansas 38-21
Austin Simmons threw three touchdowns and Missouri forced multiple turnovers and two blocked field goals in the comeback win.
- On Friday, No. 23 Missouri rallied to defeat the Kansas Jayhawks 38-21 in the 122nd chapter of the Border War at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.
- Trailing by seven points in the first half, Missouri overcame early special teams errors including a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown by Kansas, with defensive turnovers proving crucial to the comeback.
- Quarterback Austin Simmons completed 19-of-29 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns, while receivers Donovan Olugbode and Cayden Lee each logged six receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown.
- Transfer linebacker Robert Woodyard Jr. forced a fumble and recorded an interception, while cornerback Jahlil Florence added an interception to help the Tigers stifle Kansas' offense in the second half.
- Missouri now holds a 2-0 record in the rivalry revival and will host Troy on Saturday at 6 p.m., a game celebrating the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium and honoring the 1960 national championship team.
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By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) - Austin Simmons passed for three touchdowns and Robert Woodyard Jr. forced a pair of turnovers on consecutive possessions in the second half Friday night, leading No. 23 Missouri to a 38-21 victory over...
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thesportsleader.comAustin Simmons throws for 3 TDs as No. 23 Missouri tops Kansas
Austin Simmons passed for three touchdowns and Robert Woodyard Jr. forced a pair of turnovers on consecutive possessions in the second half Friday night, leading No. 23 Missouri to a 38-21 victory over Kansas in Lawrence, Kan.Donovan Olugbode and Cayde...
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No. 23 Missouri beats Kansas 38-21 in the Border War
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Austin Simmons threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns, Robert Woodyard Jr. produced back-to-back second-half turnovers to help Missouri take control, and the No. 23 Tigers
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