Kansas State beats Kansas 35-24 in Sunflower Showdown

Kansas State secured its 18th consecutive victory in the Sunflower Showdown, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks 35-24 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Despite falling behind by 10 points in the first quarter, the Wildcats controlled the final three quarters of the game.

The K-State offense recorded 568 total yards, driven by a dominant rushing performance. Quarterback Avery Johnson and running back Joe Jackson combined for 291 rushing yards. Jackson finished with 159 yards on 27 carries and one touchdown, including a 64-yard run. Johnson contributed 132 rushing yards on 11 carries and added 209 passing yards and a touchdown through the air.

Head coach Collin Klein noted the team’s resiliency and ability to communicate through the game’s fluctuations, marking his first Big 12 victory as a head coach.