Missouri football QB Austin Simmons statline from win over Kansas

Missouri football secured a 38-21 victory over Kansas in their first Border War game of the season, giving new starting quarterback Austin Simmons a strong showing in his first Power-conference test. The Tigers (2-0) now boast back-to-back wins against their fiercest rival. Here are the key stats from Simmons' impressive performance:

Simmons completed 19 of his 29 passes (65.5%) for a total of 292 yards, threw three touchdowns, and had no interceptions. His touchdown passes went to Cayden Lee (27 yards), Donovan Olugbode (8 yards), and Brett Norfleet (13 yards). Throughout his impressive first half, third-quarter performance, Simmons proved to be a crucial component of Mizzou's offense.

He effectively navigated the Tigers' defense by creating a strike to Olugbode for a 65-yard gain, utilizing the wide portions of the field well. Early in the third quarter, Simmons threw a pass to the right hashmarks intended for Cayden Lee, who was well-covered and the play likely would have resulted in an interception. This was the only notable 'mistake' from Simmons' night.

As for his areas of improvement, the run-blocking and thinning tailback depth continue to be Mizzou's recurring issues on offense. However, Simmons' impressive arm strength, accuracy, and strong connections with the top two receivers have the potential to lead the Tigers to further success.