Missouri offensive lineman Cayden Green participates in fall football practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia, Mo.
LAWRENCE, Kan. 鈥 Don鈥檛 be deceived by the frankness of Cayden Green鈥檚 tone when he tells you the injury he suffered just before Missouri kicked off the 2026 season. It鈥檚 surely more painful than he鈥檚 letting on.
鈥淚 had torn my meniscus,鈥 Green said after the Tigers鈥 38-21 win over Kansas on Friday night. 鈥淪o I had to get it trimmed up.鈥
The No. 23 Mizzou football team takes on Kansas on Friday night. Will this be Austin Simmons' breakout game against a Big 12 opponent?
Photos: No. 23 Mizzou football pulls away for 38-21 win at Kansas in Border War
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) blocks the kick of Missouri Tigers kicker Blake Craig (19) during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) celebrates with wide receiver Shaun Terry II (4) after scoring against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons (13) throws a pass against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Austin Alexander (0) runs for a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of play during the first half of the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) blocks the kick of Missouri Tigers kicker Blake Craig (19) during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons (13) throws a pass against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Austin Alexander (0) celebrates with defensive end Alex Bray (91) after scoring against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) celebrates with quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) after scoring against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons (13) throws a pass against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs the ball as Kansas Jayhawks safety Mason Ellis (23) defends during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) throws a pass as Missouri Tigers linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez (5) defends during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) scores as Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Jalen Todd (1) chases during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz on the sidelines during a time out against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; The Kansas Jayhawks mascot Big Jay performs prior to a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; The Missouri Tigers mascot Truman performs prior to a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of fans prior to a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A military flyover is performed prior to a game between the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Donovan Olugbode (1) can鈥檛 make the catch against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks safety Corey Gordon (3) blocks the field goal attempt of Missouri Tigers kicker Blake Craig (19) during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Jackson Cook (89) warms up against the Missouri Tigers prior to a game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) warms up against the Missouri Tigers prior to a game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Isreal Moses V. (82) warms up against the Missouri Tigers prior to a game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the field prior to a game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons (13) warms up against the Kansas Jayhawks prior to a game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) warms up against the Missouri Tigers prior to a game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Kansas Jayhawks tailgates show their border showdown sign against Missouri Tigers before the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold walks the sidelines during the game against Missouri Tigers inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) blocks a kick by Missouri Tigers kicker Blake Craig (19) during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks safety Taylor Davis (27) is celebrated after a play against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) finds a route through Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz walks the sidelines during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks players run on to the field to take on Missouri Tigers before the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks safety Taylor Davis (27) shows off the ball after a change of possession against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Keaton Kubecka (3) is contested on a pass by Missouri Tigers cornerback Jahlil Florence (21) during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold talks with Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz before the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) runs the ball against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) is celebrated after a touchdown pass against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) throws a pass against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks running back Dylan Edwards (1) reacts after a play against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) throws a pass against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks fans yell out during the game against Missouri Tigers inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Kansas Jayhawks during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) is tackled by Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons throws the ball tight end Brett Norfleet (87) during a game against Kansas on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan.
Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Austin Alexander (0) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Missouri Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons (13) looks for an open pass against Kansas Jayhawks during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Keaton Kubecka (3) makes a catch against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz on the sidelines against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Missouri wide receiver Donovan Olugbode celebrates after scoring in the second half against Kansas on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan.
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Shaun Terry II (4) runs the ball as Kansas Jayhawks safety Corey Gordon (3) defends during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Xai'shaun Edwards (24) scores as Kansas Jayhawks safety Mason Ellis (23) defends during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Tate Nagy (11) catches a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Corbin Glasco (19) can鈥檛 make the catch as Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) defends during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Cayden Lee (19) catches a pass against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Missouri wide receiver Cayden Lee catches a touchdown pass during the second half against Kansas on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan.
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Keaton Kubecka (3) catches a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Damarion Fowlkes (3) runs the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Donovan Olugbode (1) celebrates after scoring against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Xai'shaun Edwards (24) scores as Kansas Jayhawks safety Mason Ellis (23) defends during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons throws a pass as Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) pursues during the second half of a game Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan.
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Cayden Lee (19) runs the ball as Kansas Jayhawks safety Corey Gordon (3) defends during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nate Sims (13) throws a pass against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons (13) warms up on the sidelines against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs the ball as Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) makes the tackle during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; The Kansas Jayhawks cheerleaders perform against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks tight end Jailen Butler (9) scores Missouri Tigers safety Kensley Louidor-Faustin (7) defends during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nate Sims (13) throws a pass against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Keaton Kubecka (3) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers cornerback Chris Graves Jr. (1) and Missouri Tigers safety Santana Banner (15) make the tackle during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks tight end Jailen Butler (9) scores Missouri Tigers safety Kensley Louidor-Faustin (7) defends during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers cornerback Sione Laulea (2) makes the tackle during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz on the sidelines against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nahzae Cox (0) celebrates with wide receiver Nik McMillan (5) against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Donovan Olugbode (1) scores as Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Jalen Todd (1) defends during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers fans show support against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs the ball as Kansas Jayhawks defensive end David Santiago (44) makes the tackle during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz on the sidelines against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Kansas Jayhawks fans empty the stands during the game against Missouri Tigers inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Missouri and Kansas players get into a tussle after the game Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan.
Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers fans react to a play during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs the ball against Kansas Jayhawks during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Keaton Kubecka (3) runs the ball against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) runs the ball against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nahzae Cox (0) celebrates a touchdown against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold walks the sidelines during the game against Missouri Tigers inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Leroy Harris III (33) makes a tackle on Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) runs the ball against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Missouri Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons (13) celebrates their win over Kansas Jayhawks during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Cole Ballard (15) throws the ball against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kansas Jayhawks running back Yasin Willis (6) runs the ball against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
***Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Nahzae Cox (0) makes a catch for a touchdown against Missouri Tigers during the game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
Missouri Tigers players pose in the stands after the game against Kansas Jayhawks inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026.
