Today marks a day like no other for Kansas football fans. Will this afternoon mark the end of a massive swing in the rivalry known as the Sunflower Showdown? With 16 wins in a row going the way of the Wildcats, it is hard to ignore that they have the Jayhawks' number.
Yet this season, Kansas State is only beginning to find its footing after a 1-3 start. The Wildcats have gone 2-1 over their last three and are hoping this will be the catalyst for a strong end-of-season push.
Meanwhile, for the Jayhawks, in a season full of defensive uncertainty, any type of stand against the dangerous Avery Johnson will rid them of any complaints temporarily.
After a 2-0 start, the Jayhawks have stumbled with a 2-3 stretch. Promising flashes have been shown on both sides of the ball at some points, but an overall inconsistency has caused some doubts over the ability of this team to push through tough opposition.
Here is what we know in terms of the injury report, with under an hour to go before kickoff.
Out
DL #70 Jason Strickland
TE #83 Conlee Hovey
WR #84 Jaden Nickens
Game Time Decision
RB #4 Leshon Williams
QB #16 David McComb
OL #75 Calvin Clements
Calvin and Leshon are each going through team warmups right now as well#kufball https://t.co/nhWzN6Pi9I
— Jordan Guskey (@JordanGuskey) October 25, 2025
FInal Odds
Kickoff is slated for 11 AM CT, and the latest BETMGM odds have the Jayhawks as 3.5-point favorites with a -165 moneyline and an over/under of 55.5 points.
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