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The Kansas Jayhawks special teams pulled off a spectacular touchdown highlight during their matchup against the No. 23 Missouri Tigers on Friday night.
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Kansas entered the game with a 1-0 record, torching the Long Island Sharks in a 51-6 blowout. The Jayhawks seek their first winning campaign since 2023, coming off 5-7 records in 2024 and 2025.
Kansas was due for a big matchup against Missouri, one of the best squads in the country. Despite being underdogs, the Jayhawks looked to put up a strong fight against the ranked favorites.
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They managed to create an incredible highlight during the first half. Midway through the second quarter, Missouri attempted a field goal within red zone territory. However, Kansas blocked the attempt as Austin Alexander recovered the ball and returned it for 88 yards into the end zone for the touchdown to open the scoring.
How Kansas played against Missouri
It was a marvelous highlight for the Kansas Jayhawks, exciting fans with the opening touchdown of the game. Despite their valiant efforts in making this matchup entertaining, they ultimately fell by a 38-21 score to the No. 23 Missouri Tigers.
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Kansas was even with Missouri at 14 points apiece once halftime arrived, showing how prepared they were for this game. However, superior talent prevailed as the Tigers outscored the Jayhawks 24-7 throughout the last 30 minutes of regulation.
Isaiah Marshall had some highlights but couldn't bring forth the performance Kansas needed to take down Missouri. He only completed 13 out of 30 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns and two interceptions while committing three fumbles.
The rushing attack couldn't make gashes in Missouri's defense, only totaling up to 81 yards. Nik McMillan was a bright spot in the receiving corps, catching two passes for 52 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Nahzae Cox caught a 10-yard touchdown pass.
The Jayhawks will look to bounce back in their next matchup, remaining at home. They host the Arizona State Sun Devils in Week 3 as kickoff commences on Sept. 19 at 12 p.m. ET.
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