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Kansas used the actual Civil War to hype up a college football game with Missouri

Kansas invokes Civil War history in hype video for Missouri game

By · Published September 14, 2026  01:01 UTC · Updated September 14, 2026  10:26 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 13 distinct news outlets with 18 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 16.
  • Primary Driver: Kansas invokes Civil War history in hype video for Missouri game
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A college football hype video released by Kansas has sparked controversy for its use of the Civil War to promote a game against Missouri. The video, which has gone viral, highlights that Missouri was a slave state during the Civil War. The video's content has been widely reported by outlets such as Yahoo Sports and The New York Times. According to coverage from these sources, the video was released ahead of the game between Kansas and Missouri, with the aim of hyping up the rivalry.

However, the video's use of the Civil War has been seen as insensitive and tone-deaf by many. There is some disagreement among outlets about the extent to which the video's content was intended to be provocative. Yahoo Sports suggests that the video's creators may have been trying to stir up controversy, while The New York Times frames the video as a misguided attempt to promote school spirit. The KU Athletics website provides a more neutral account of the game, focusing on the teams' preparations and strategies.

The game itself has been widely reported, with Missouri emerging victorious over Kansas. The outcome of the game has been reported by multiple outlets, including FOX Sports and 247Sports. The implications of the video's release and the game's outcome are still unclear. As the situation continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how the controversy surrounding the video affects the teams and their fans in the long term.

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The obvious questions

What was the content of the Kansas hype video?

The video highlighted that Missouri was a slave state during the Civil War.

How did Missouri's coach respond to the video?

Coach Eli Drinkwitz expressed his embarrassment over the video.

What was the outcome of the game between Kansas and Missouri?

Missouri won the game 38-21.

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