Saturday’s Big 12 Championship between Oklahoma and Missouri might seem like a bit of a mismatch, but it’s still the most important game of the year outside of the Alabama-Florida SEC title tilt. If OU wins, they’ll play for the BCS title, while a Missouri upset would throw the BCS into chaos.

(Good seats still available, OU fans)

Despite all this, it’s not exactly the hottest ticket in Kansas City. Even with an in-state university playing in the game,  there are nearly 8,000 seats unsold as of today. Guess the Tiger fans aren’t too confident of their team’s prospects in this one.

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BEER OKAYED AT ARROWHEAD FOR BREWING BORDER WAR: The #2 Jayhawks and #4 Tigers did their part in setting up next Saturday’s showdown. And as if the Kansas-Missouri matchup wasn’t heated enough, one more addition will further fuel the fire - $8 beers:

The KANSAS CITY STAR chugs down news that suds will be served at Arrowhead Stadium for the colossal collegiate clash. KU, MU and Chiefs officials all got together and gave the OK for beer sales at the game.

(Mangenius trying to get to that creamy nougat center)
Like Mark Mangino, this sold-out contest is huge. Winner claims the Big 12 North title and heads to San Antonio for the conference championship. Win that, and it’s BCS glory in Glendale, AZ.Why, even ESPN’s College GameDay crew will be setting up shop outside of Arrowhead for the Border War.

With tensions between rival fans, available in-game alcohol & the presence of Lee Corso, expect KC-area jails to break new attendance records next weekend.