Kansas vs. Missouri State: How to watch, odds, injuries, weather, series history

Oct 8, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) runs with the ball during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) runs with the ball during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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Friday’s Kansas vs. Missouri State game may not be on everyone’s radar, but this is a game that Jayhawks fans are excited for after an impressive 2022 season.

Lance Leipold is leading the Jayhawks into a season with expectations for the first time in what feels like decades. Kansas hasn’t expected to make a bowl game in years, but that’s all changed because of the head coach and his intriguing quarterback, Jalon Daniels.

Missouri State is looking for its first win ever over the Jayhawks but it’s not going to be easy to march into Lawrence and beat a budding Kansas football program.

Here’s everything you need to know for Friday’s game in Lawrence.

How to watch Kansas vs. Missouri State: TV channel and live stream

Date: Friday, Sept. 1
Start Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium — Lawrence, Kan.
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo | ESPN+

Latest Kansas vs. Missouri State injury report

Injury news courtesy of covers.com

Kansas

Questionable: QB Jalon Daniels (back)
Out: RB Billy Conaway (undisclosed – out for season)

Missouri State

No injuries on the report as of Aug. 31.

Kansas vs. Missouri State weather report (Updated Aug. 31)

According to ESPN, the weather at kickoff in Lawrence will be nearly perfect at 86 degrees and sunny. There doesn’t look to be any precipitation in the forecast so this should be a nice, clean game on the warmer side.

Kansas vs. Missouri State series history

These two teams have only met twice in their histories with Kansas taking both games in the early 2000s. The Jayhawks beat the Bears 24-10 in 2001 and 44-24 in 2002. This will be their first matchup in over 20 years.

Latest Kansas vs. Missouri State odds

There are no official odds as of Aug. 31.

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