The Kansas football team will try to end its 16-season losing streak to its in-state rival, Kansas State, on Saturday, October 25. It is the 123rd meeting between the two schools on the gridiron, and despite absolute dominance by K-State over the last 35 years or so, KU still holds a narrow advantage with a 64-53-5 record.
The Jayhawks have played the Wildcats better during their last two meetings. In both games, Kansas had a chance late in the game to secure victory, but a major mistake in each prevented the win.
Last season, while KU was trying to run out the clock, Kansas fumbled the ball in the last two minutes at midfield, allowing KSU to come back in the final seconds to win. In 2023, KU dropped a sure, uncontested pick 6 on defense that would have locked down the win.
Kansas needs to play mistake-free ball to put an end to the lengthy losing streak in the Sunflower Showdown.
Kansas vs. Kansas State: Where and when
This rendition of the Sunflower Showdown takes place in Lawrence at the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium at 11 a.m. CDT. The atmosphere should be electric as Kansas has a great opportunity to win the game and send the Wilcats back to Manhattan with a loss - finally!
Kansas vs. Kansas State: Where to watch
The game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats will be broadcast on TNT, and you can stream it on HBO Max with a subscription at 11:00 a.m. CDT.
Kansas vs. Kansas State: Betting odds and lines
For the first time in 16 years, the Jayhawks will be the favorite in a matchup against K-State, according to BetMGM. KU is a three-point favorite at home. The money lines has Kansas at -150 and K-State at +125, and the over/under sits at 56.5.
Kansas vs Kansas State: What will the weather be like for the Sunflower Showdown?
According to Accuweather, for the 11 a.m. kickoff, it will be partly cloudy, with a slight chance of rain. The temperature should be in the upper 50s, with a humidity level in the 80 percent range. It will warm up as the game progresses, but still be in the low 60s for most of the game. A light breeze is in the forecast, but it shouldn’t be strong enough to affect the game.
All in all, it should be a beautiful day for the Sunflower Showdown rivalry game.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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