Kansas-Missouri referee appears to pull hamstring trying to keep up with wild blocked field goal return
Jason Autrey left the game on a cart
T he Kansas-Missouri rivalry became so chaotic that even the referee could not escape without getting hurt. Jason Autrey appeared to injure his hamstring while trying to follow one of the most unusual plays of the game.
With 7:16 remaining in the second quarter, Kansas’ Leroy Harris III blocked Blake Craig’s 27-yard field goal attempt. Austin Alexander recovered the ball and raced 88 yards for a touchdown that gave the Jayhawks a 7-0 lead.
Autrey attempted to follow Alexander down the field but suddenly began limping. He reached the Missouri sideline in obvious pain, received treatment and was later taken away on a cart. No official diagnosis was immediately announced.
Missouri survives two blocked field goals
Ron Turner moved into the head referee’s position for the rest of the game . Missouri had already seen another field goal blocked in the first quarter, but the Tigers recovered and entered halftime tied 14-14.
No. 23 Missouri controlled the second half and defeated Kansas 38-21. Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns, while Jamal Roberts added 125 rushing yards and a score. Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall finished with 168 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Missouri improved to 2-0 and earned its fifth consecutive victory over Kansas in the historic Border War. The Tigers will host Troy on September 19, while the 1-1 Jayhawks travel to London to face Arizona State at Wembley Stadium on the same day.
