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This year's Border Showdown didn't have the same kind of juice.
Missouri lost its chances at a national title with consecutive losses to Oklahoma State and Texas, and had wrapped up the Big 12 North title by beating Iowa State last week.
Kansas followed a 5-1 start with four losses in five games, leaving the Jayhawks hoping to get into a smaller bowl.
With less at stake, the buildup for this year's game was nowhere near last year.
It wasn't any better on the field, either -- at least early.
Missouri needed 16 1/2 minutes to get a first down and Daniel started 0-for-6, throwing an interception on his third pass. He also fumbled at the end of a 54-yard run and was sacked in the end zone by Jake Laptad for a safety that put the Jayhawks up 12-7.
Kansas settled for Jacob Branstetter's 34-yard field goal after starting its first drive on Missouri's 20, and Reesing threw a bad interception in the end zone to end a 16-play drive that lasted more than 7 minutes.
It all changed in the second half.
[Associated Press;
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